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.
Hacker Group Loses $5 Million in Frozen Stablecoins
The notorious hacking group known for its crypto thefts has lost access to nearly $5 million in stablecoins, following actions taken by stablecoin issuers to freeze the funds.
Binance Issues Major Alert on New Crypto Threat
Binance has issued a warning about a malware attack targeting its users, which alters cryptocurrency withdrawal addresses.
Bithumb’s Ex-CEO Faces New Charges Over Crypto Listings
Prosecutors have introduced new internal documents from Bithumb in their ongoing case against Lee Sang-joon, the exchange’s former CEO.
Sam Bankman-Fried Appeals Fraud Conviction, Claims Unfair Trial
Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO and co-founder of FTX currently serving a prison sentence, has filed an appeal seeking to overturn his fraud conviction, according to court documents submitted on Friday.
Caroline Ellison Aims to Avoid Jail by Highlighting Cooperation with FTX Investigation
Caroline Ellison, former CEO of Alameda Research, is seeking to avoid a prison sentence as her court date approaches.
Crypto Exchange Loses $22 Million in Hack, Temporarily Shuts Down Services
Indonesian crypto exchange Indodax has experienced a significant security breach, resulting in a loss of about $22 million in various cryptocurrencies.
North Korean Hackers May Target U.S. Bitcoin ETFs, Experts Warns
North Korean hackers could potentially shift their focus to U.S.-based Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), according to security experts.
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Cybercriminals Exploit GitHub to Distribute Crypto Malware
26.02.2025 20:00 2 min. read -
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Gotbit Founder Extradited to U.S. Over Alleged Crypto Market Manipulation Scheme
27.02.2025 14:00 2 min. read -
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Bybit’s Biggest Hack: What Investigators Have Found
04.03.2025 22:00 1 min. read -
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India Intensifies Bitconnect Investigation, Seizing $190M in Crypto
16.02.2025 17:00 2 min. read -
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Hackers Exploit 1inch Smart Contract, Stealing Over $5 Million
07.03.2025 16:00 1 min. read
