Crypto Crime News

Explore the darker side of the crypto industry. Everything from fraudulent initial public offerings and lawsuits to hacks, dark market deals, thefts and kidnappings.

Malta Court Charges Former Crypto.com Officer with Extortion

A former compliance officer at Crypto.com, registered in Malta as Foris Dax MT Limited, faces serious charges of extortion and money laundering.

10.07.2024 10:30 1min. read Alexander Stefanov

Crypto Marketplace Co-Founder Faces Prison for Failing to Implement AML Protocols

Artur Schaback, co-founder and former CTO of Paxful, faces up to five years in prison after admitting to failing to implement essential Anti-Money Laundering (AML) protocols at the cryptocurrency exchange.

09.07.2024 12:30 1min. read Alexander Stefanov

Crypto Scammers Pose as Coinbase, Swipe $1.7 Million from Users

Several Coinbase users recently fell victim to scams involving impersonators posing as Coinbase representatives, resulting in significant losses.

08.07.2024 13:30 1min. read Alexander Stefanov

Samourai Wallet Co-Founder Granted Bail Amid Money Laundering Charges

William Lonergan Hill, co-founder of Samourai Wallet, has been granted bail after being arrested in April for money laundering and operating an unlicensed money transmitting business. The specific terms of his bail are still under negotiation.

08.07.2024 7:30 1min. read Alexander Stefanov

Ethereum Ecosystem Loses $400 Million in 2024 Exploits

Cybersecurity firm SlowMist reports that the Ethereum ecosystem has lost $400 million to exploits so far this year, amid a 50% rise in crypto hacking incidents.

07.07.2024 8:00 1min. read Alexander Stefanov

Northern Data Faces Legal Battle Over Financial Misrepresentation Allegations

Northern Data, a company with stakes in both cryptocurrency and AI infrastructure, is currently facing a lawsuit filed in California by former executives Joshua Porter and Gulsen Kama.

06.07.2024 9:30 2min. read Alexander Stefanov

Founder of FTX Exchange Faces Allegations in $100 Million Political Funding Scandal

Sam “SBF” Bankman-Fried, founder of the defunct FTX crypto exchange, is embroiled in a financial scandal involving over $100 million in misused company assets for political contributions.

06.07.2024 8:00 1min. read Alexander Stefanov