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.
Canadian Hacker Faces Charges for $48.8 Million Crypto Heist
A 22-year-old Canadian hacker, Andean Medjedovic, is currently on the run after allegedly exploiting a flaw in KyberSwap, a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol, to steal $48.8 million in cryptocurrency, according to a recent indictment.
Meme Coin Scam Drains $10M in Minutes, Shocking Investors
Meme coins continue to attract speculators, but their explosive popularity has also fueled a wave of scams.
Crypto Scams Are Evolving – Here’s How to Protect Yourself
Fraudsters often initiate contact with casual messages, hoping to lure unsuspecting victims into financial traps involving digital assets.
Hackers Hijack UFC’s Instagram to Promote Fake Cryptocurrency
The UFC’s official Instagram was hijacked last night, with cybercriminals using the account to advertise a fraudulent memecoin.
Google Exposes Cybercriminal Efforts to Manipulate AI Chatbot Gemini
As artificial intelligence becomes more sophisticated, cybercriminals are looking for ways to manipulate it for their own purposes.
Pump.fun Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Securities Violations
Pump.fun, a Solana-based memecoin platform, is facing a class-action lawsuit accusing it of issuing unregistered securities and generating nearly $500 million in fees.
Crypto Hacks Drop 44%, but CeFi Remains the Biggest Target
Crypto theft totaled $73 million in January 2025, a 44% drop compared to $133 million in January 2024, according to Immunefi.
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Binance Warns Crypto Users of Rising Scam Threats
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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
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India Intensifies Bitconnect Investigation, Seizing $190M in Crypto
16.02.2025 17:00 2 min. read
