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.
FTX Former Exec Seeks Prison Delay for Medical Treatment
Ryan Salame, the former co-CEO of FTX Digital Markets, has requested a 45-day extension on his prison reporting date due to needing medical treatment following a severe dog bite.
Another Blockchain Network Hacked – Staking Activities Paused
This month has seen an increase in crypto hacks, with the latest involving the Casper Network on July 27.
Ross Ulbricht Might Get Pardoned if Donald Trump Gets Elected
At the Bitcoin Conference 2024 in Nashville, former President Donald Trump made a significant announcement, pledging to commute Ross Ulbricht’s sentence if he wins a second term.
WazirX Introduces Recovery Plan After $230 Million Loss
Following a cyberattack that led to the theft of around $230 million, Indian cryptocurrency exchange WazirX has introduced a transparent and fair strategy to recover users’ funds.
Four Former Huobi Employees Sentenced for Major Crypto Theft
Chinese authorities have revealed that four former employees of the prominent cryptocurrency exchange Huobi were involved in a major theft of crypto assets.
Coinbase Fined $4.5 million by the UK’s FCA
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined CB Payments Limited (CBPL), a subsidiary of Coinbase Group, $4.5 million for breaches of anti-money laundering rules.
Report Reveals Crypto’s Growing Role in Funding Election Disinformation
A recent report by blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis highlights the growing role of cryptocurrency in funding online disinformation campaigns targeting elections.
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Pantera Capital Founder Investigated Over Crypto Investment Tax Reporting
15.02.2025 21:00 1 min. read -
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Mask Founder Loses $4 Million in Crypto Attack on His Birthday
28.02.2025 22:00 1 min. read -
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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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India Intensifies Bitconnect Investigation, Seizing $190M in Crypto
16.02.2025 17:00 2 min. read
