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.

SEC Charges Company Over $1B Crypto Fraud

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has initiated legal action against Rari Capital, a decentralized finance platform, and its founders.

19.09.2024 11:30 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky Seeks Witnesses for Upcoming Trial

Alex Mashinsky, the former CEO of Celsius serving a 100-year prison sentence, is seeking the testimony of six ex-employees as part of his criminal case.

17.09.2024 16:30 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Early Bitcoin Miner’s Historic $1.47 Billion Theft That Shocked the Crypto World

Since Bitcoin’s inception in 2009, it initially struggled to gain recognition as a groundbreaking technology, often being dismissed as a scam or fraud.

17.09.2024 11:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Release Date for Binance Ex-CEO Changpeng Zhao Officially Confirmed

Former Binance CEO Changpen Zhao is nearing the end of his four-month prison sentence, with his release scheduled for September 29, according to the US Federal Bureau of Prisons.

17.09.2024 8:00 1 min. read Kosta Gushterov

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.

16.09.2024 10:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

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.

15.09.2024 16:00 1 min. read Kosta Gushterov

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.

14.09.2024 18:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov