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.

Hackers Target US Government Wallet, Seize $20M in Stolen Bitfinex Assets

Crypto security incidents remain a persistent challenge, with September alone seeing $120 million in losses from various hacks.

25.10.2024 15:00 2 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Hacker Shifts $52 Million in Stolen Crypto to Ethereum After DeFi Breach

The hacker responsible for the recent breach at the decentralized finance platform Radiant Capital has shifted nearly all stolen funds from layer-2 networks to Ethereum, likely to hide their trail.

25.10.2024 12:00 1 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Crypto Fraudsters Exposed After Living a Lavish Lifestyle of Private Jets and Prostitutes

Five people have received prison sentences for their involvement in a cryptocurrency scam that defrauded investors of $21.6 million.

24.10.2024 21:00 1 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Mashinsky Faces Court as Motion to Dismiss Charges Is Considered

Alex Mashinsky, the former CEO of Celsius, will appear in a New York court on November 13.

24.10.2024 19:00 1 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Blockchain.com Faces Legal Action Over Delayed Financial Filings

Blockchain.com is facing legal action for failing to file its financial accounts on time.

24.10.2024 12:30 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

China-based Trader Allegedly Launders Millions for North Korean Hackers

A China-based trader, Yicong Wang, is accused of laundering tens of millions of dollars in stolen cryptocurrency for the notorious North Korean hacking group, Lazarus.

24.10.2024 11:00 1 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Influencer Faces 10 Years for Alleged $22 Million Crypto Scam in Russia

A Russian influencer, is facing a possible 10-year prison term for an alleged $22 million cryptocurrency fraud scheme.

23.10.2024 21:00 2 min. read Kosta Gushterov