Explore the darker side of the crypto industry. Everything from fraudulent initial public offerings and lawsuits to hacks, dark market deals, thefts and kidnappings.
Scammers recently attempted to deceive investors by launching a fake meme coin linked to Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Concerns over LIBRA’s legitimacy have intensified after blockchain analysts linked the token to other controversial crypto projects, including the MELANIA meme coin.
A man is under arrest after staging a dramatic publicity stunt atop the famous Hollywood sign, where he waved a flag promoting Vigilante Token (VIGI).
Indian authorities have taken action against one of the largest cryptocurrency fraud cases, confiscating nearly $190 million in digital assets linked to Bitconnect.
Dan Morehead, founder and managing partner of Pantera Capital, is under investigation for possible violations of U.S. tax laws after relocating to Puerto Rico, a territory known for its tax advantages.
The FBI is ramping up efforts to combat a rising cryptocurrency scam known as “pig butchering,” where fraudsters build trust with victims before tricking them into fake investments.
A chilling kidnapping case has emerged in Chicago, where six men allegedly took a family and their nanny hostage, demanding a staggering $15 million in cryptocurrency as ransom.