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.

Coinbase Customers’ Personal Data Exposed in Bank Breach

Earlier this month, a security lapse at a bank used by Coinbase compromised the personal details of over 150 customers.

21.07.2024 9:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Scammers Target Hamster Kombat Players Amid Popularity

Players of the popular Telegram-based game Hamster Kombat are being targeted by phishing attacks, with scammers seeking to exploit the game’s viral popularity. Hamster Kombat has become one of the fastest-growing mobile games, attracting millions of new users daily.

20.07.2024 11:00 1 min. read Kosta Gushterov

$7.6 Million Stolen in Recent Crypto Exploit

Cryptocurrency hacks and scams are on the rise again with tens of millions of dollars being stolen.

20.07.2024 10:30 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Bitzlato Founder Released After Time Served for Crypto Crimes

The founder of the shut down crypto exchange Bitzlato has been released after serving 18 months in jail.

19.07.2024 21:45 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Here is Who Could be Behind the Recent WazirX Hack

Indian cryptocurrency exchange WazirX has reported a significant security breach and announced that it is currently investigating the incident, which has led to a temporary suspension of both Indian rupee (INR) and cryptocurrency withdrawals.

19.07.2024 11:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Chainalysis Launches Anti-Phishing Initiative in Crypto Sector

Chainalysis has unveiled the results of Operation Spincaster, an extensive initiative aimed at combating “approval phishing” scams, a type of fraud that has caused significant financial losses in the cryptocurrency sector since May 2021.

18.07.2024 22:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Robinhood Faces Court Order Over Referral Program Violations

A federal judge has ruled that Robinhood must pay $9 million to settle a lawsuit over its referral program, which was found to breach consumer protection laws by sending unsolicited messages.

18.07.2024 18:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov