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.

Crypto Theft Surges Past $1.2 Billion Since the Beginning of the Year

In 2024, cryptocurrency thefts have soared to over $1.2 billion, following a spate of recent security breaches.

30.08.2024 11:30 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

India Orders Shutdown of 38 Fraudulent Crypto Sites

The Delhi High Court has directed the Indian Ministry of Communications to swiftly address the issue of 38 fraudulent websites masquerading as the cryptocurrency exchange Mudrex.

30.08.2024 8:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Crypto Scam Wave Surges as Market Boom Draws Increased Fraud Activity

Amid a bullish trend in the cryptocurrency market, the prevalence of fraudulent decentralized applications (DApps) using the notorious Inferno Drainer tool has surged dramatically.

29.08.2024 19:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Hacked Account Drives Altcoin Surge, Resulting in Huge Gains and Losses

Kylian Mbappe’s X account was recently hacked, and the attacker used it to promote an altcoin called MBAPPE.

29.08.2024 17:30 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Crypto CEO Stabbed in Courtroom During Fraud Trial

Hugo Hyungsoo Lee, CEO of Haru Invest, was attacked in a Seoul courtroom while his company faces serious fraud allegations.

29.08.2024 11:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Crypto Scams Hit Australians Hard, New Report Shows

In the past year, Australians have lost AU$180 million (US$122 million) to cryptocurrency scams, with most victims being under 50 years old, according to a recent report from the Australian Federal Police (AFP).

28.08.2024 17:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

SEC Targets Crypto Fraudsters Behind $61.5 Million Scheme

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has intensified its crackdown on crypto fraud, focusing on Triten Financial Group and GCZ Global, led by Jonathan and Tanner Adam.

27.08.2024 17:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov