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.

Worldcoin Fined Over $200,000 for Regulatory Violations

Worldcoin, the biometric ID and universal basic income project, has been hit with over $200,000 in fines by authorities in Buenos Aires.

29.07.2024 22:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Solana-Based Protocol Announces a Major Security Breach

Sanctum Protocol, a key player in the Solana ecosystem, has announced a significant security breach.

30.07.2024 15:30 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

WazirX Seeks Top Crypto Exchange’s Help After $230M Hack Backlash

WazirX, an Indian cryptocurrency exchange, recently experienced a $230 million loss due to a security breach.

30.07.2024 13:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Gemini Alerts Users of Potential Data Breach Involving Banking Partner

Gemini has notified users to watch for suspicious activity after discovering a breach linked to one of its banking partners.

29.07.2024 23:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Four Arrested in Kyiv for Bitcoin-Related Murder

Kyiv authorities have arrested four individuals in connection with the abduction and murder of a 29-year-old foreign national.

29.07.2024 19:52 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

BlackRock Warns of Crypto Scams Targeting ETF Investors 4o mini

BlackRock has issued a warning about a surge in crypto scams targeting investors in its iShares Bitcoin and Ether ETFs.

29.07.2024 18:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Russian-Speaking Hackers Dominate Ransomware Market, Report Shows

A new report from TRM Labs reveals that Russian-speaking hackers dominate the ransomware sector, capturing almost 70% of illicit cryptocurrency earnings in 2023.

28.07.2024 12:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov