Crypto Crime

FBI Arrests 2 People Allegedly Behind $230M Bitcoin Heist: Laundered Proceeds Were Spent On Globetrotting, High-End Wheels, And Designer Handbags
Cybercriminals Busted For $243M Crypto Heist: They Spent Hundreds Of Thousands In Night Clubs And On Luxury Gifts
Crypto Heists Surge 84% In 2024 With Over $1.58B Stolen, Says Report
Cybercriminals Busted For $243M Crypto Heist: They Spent Hundreds Of Thousands In Night Clubs And On Luxury Gifts
Crypto Heists Surge 84% In 2024 With Over $1.58B Stolen, Says Report
Massive $650M Crypto Fraud Scheme Uncovered, SEC Files Charges (UPDATED)
FBI Issues Alert On Crypto Exchange Impersonation Scams

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WazirX Declares $230M Hack A Force Majeure Event, Pledges Full Investigation
WazirX VP describes cyber attack on multisignature wallet as 'force majeure' event resulting in $230 million loss. Attempts to recover funds underway.
WazirX Suffers $230M Hack, Suspends Withdrawals Amid Security Breach
Indian cryptocurrency exchange WazirX has reportedly been hacked, resulting in losses exceeding $230 million.
Crypto Markets Entangled With $100B In Illicit Funds Since 2019: Report
Fresh data by on-chain analytics firm Chainalysis found that nine figures worth of illicit funds have found their way into the digital asset space.
U.S. Offers $5M Reward For Information On Crypto Fraudster Ruja Ignatova
U.S. offers $5 million bounty for arrest of Ruja Ignatova, co-founder of OneCoin Ltd, accused of running a massive cryptocurrency fraud scheme.
How Gangs Use Home Invasions To Target Crypto Holders
A Florida man was convicted of violently robbing crypto holders by breaking into homes, kidnapping victims, and forcing them to transfer their holdings.
Suspects Arrested Over Alleged $1.2B Illegal Crypto Business By United Kingdom's FCA
Significant crackdown on illegal cryptocurrency activities as FCA and Metropolitan Police arrest two suspects running unregistered exchange worth £1B.
Mexican Cartels Exploit Bitcoin, Ethereum, Tether To Fund Fentanyl Production
Criminal networks in Mexico are leveraging popular cryptocurrencies to finance the procurement of raw materials for fentanyl production, according to the U.S.
Potential Email Vendor Breach Puts Crypto Companies On Alert
Tether CEO warns of potential supply chain attack in crypto industry via compromised email vendor. CoinGecko co-founder confirms multiple firms impacted, urges caution with crypto newsletters.
The Death Cross: Utah Women 'Ordered' A Murder Using Bitcoin, Due To be Sentenced In July
In a shocking development, a Utah woman confessed to paying Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) to carry out a murder for hire. 
Was 'Crypto Queen' Ruja Ignatova Murdered By A Bulgarian Crime Head?
Founder of OneCoin scam, Ruja Ignatova, had ties to organized crime and was allegedly murdered by a drug lord. Her disappearance highlights risks in crypto.
Japanese Crypto Exchange DMM Bitcoin Reports $300M BTC Theft
DMM Bitcoin, a Japanese cryptocurrency exchange, announced on Friday that over $300 million worth of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) had been stolen in an “unau
This Chinese Teen Built A Bitcoin Exchange And Lost Out On $6B When It Got Hacked
Bitcoin Magazine editor Pete Rizzo took to his X account to share the story of Zhao Tong, who created the first-ever crypto margin exchange, Bitcoinica, and ultimately lost 99,000 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC)
Solana Meme Coin Platform Pump.Fun Exploited For $1.9M, Vows To Repay Users
Popular Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) based meme coin platform Pump.Fun faced a scare on Thursday after a former employee exploited a vulnerability to manipulate the
Elon Musk Deepfake Scam Used To Promote Fraudulent Crypto Trading Platform, Hong Kong's Financial Regulator Warns
Warning issued about fraudulent cryptocurrency platform using deepfakes of Elon Musk to scam victims, highlighting growing use of AI fraud in Asia.
Ontario's 'Crypto King' Aiden Pleterski Arrested For Alleged Investment Fraud
25-year-old Aiden Pleterski, the Crypto King, has been arrested for fraud and money laundering after a 16-month investigation. Another individual, Colin Murphy, has also been charged.
Dutch Court Sentences Tornado Cash Developer To 64 Months For Money Laundering
Tornado Cash developer Alexey Pertsev convicted of money laundering and sentenced to 64 months in prison. Other Tornado Cash developers may face similar charges.
This Cartier Descendant Allegedly Used Crypto To Launder Drug Money
Maximilien de Hoop Cartier, claimed descendant of the esteemed Cartier jewelry lineage, has been formally charged with multiple counts of money laundering, bank fraud and running an unlicensed money transmitting bu
Google Sues Alleged Crypto Scammers, Seeks Damages Over $75,000
Google files lawsuit against Chinese nationals for running crypto scam on Google Play store. Allegedly defrauded 100,000 users since 2019.
Ronin Network Alerts Of Pixels Founder's X Account Hack: Watch Out For Fake Airdrops, Scams
The founder of Pixels (CRYPTO:PIXELS), Luke Barwikowski, has reportedly had his account compromised.
Why Sam Bankman-Fried Is 'Odd,' Caroline Ellison 'Looks Nasty': The Full Interview With SBF's Fellow Inmate
A week after the first photo of former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried behind bars emerged, cryptocurrency influencer Tiffany Fong published an interview&
AI-Generated Fake IDs Bypass Crypto Exchange KYC Checks, OKX Says Industry-Wide Issue
A new online service, OnlyFake, reportedly utilizing advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, was successful creating counterfeit driver's licenses and passports.
Germany Seizes Over $2 Billion In Bitcoin From Piracy Proceeds
An investigation into copyright violations by the German state of Saxony led to the uncovering of 50,000 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) acquired usi
Crypto Lender Nexo Sues Bulgaria For $3B Over 'Politically Motivated' Investigation, Office Raid
Crypto lender Nexo AG on Wednesday said it filed a lawsuit against the Republic of Bulgaria for more than $3 billion for "wrongful and politically motivated actions" against its e