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.

Hacked Crypto Exchange WazirX Users Will Be Able to Withdraw Their Frozen Funds

Crypto exchange WazirX, which was recently hit by a $230 million cyberattack, has announced that it will allow partial withdrawals in Indian Rupees (INR) starting from August 26.

24.08.2024 15:00 1 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Kraken Must Respond to SEC Charges Within 20 Days

U.S. District Judge William H. Orrick has ordered Kraken, the prominent cryptocurrency exchange, to respond to SEC charges of securities law violations within 20 days.

24.08.2024 14:00 1 min. read Kosta Gushterov

SEC Lawsuit Against Kraken Proceeds After Judge’s Decision

Bloomberg has reported that cryptocurrency exchange Kraken may face legal action from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for not registering as a cryptocurrency exchange.

24.08.2024 8:30 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

New Malware Targets macOS and Steals Cryptocurrency

According to an August 5 report from Moonlock Lab, the “Atomic macOS” (AMOS) malware is experiencing a resurgence, appearing in Google Adsense ads masquerading as legitimate macOS programs like Loom, Figma, and TunnelBlick.

23.08.2024 21:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

China Extradites Mastermind Behind $14 Billion Crypto Scam in Landmark Operation

China has successfully extradited a suspect identified as Zhang from Thailand, who is accused of orchestrating a $14 billion cryptocurrency pyramid scheme.

23.08.2024 13:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Turkish Authorities Arrest Crypto Founder for $4 Billion Pyramid Scheme

Andreas Szakacs, a co-founder of the controversial crypto company OmegaPro, was apprehended in Turkey in July.

23.08.2024 12:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Former Ripple Executive Charged in Illegal Campaign Funding Case

Michelle Bond, a former Ripple executive, faces charges from the U.S. Department of Justice for allegedly participating in illegal campaign contributions.

23.08.2024 10:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov