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Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried seeks insurance coverage for legal expenses
Sam Bankman-Fried is seeking the court’s assistance in giving priority to the reimbursement of his legal fees. The post Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried seeks insurance coverage for legal expenses appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2023-3-16 05:00
Crypto Scam in Egypt Defrauds Thousands of Investors of $620K: Report
Authorities have arrested 29 people, including 13 foreign citizens in connection with the fraudulent network known as "HoggPool." дальше »
2023-3-7 19:07
Crypto Con Artists Leave Trail of ‘Rip Deal’ Victims From Amsterdam to Rome
They invite you to a restaurant to ink an investment in your project, and then they vanish – with the contents of your crypto wallet. Scams have popped up over the last few years targeting crypto companies, and European authorities are investigating. дальше »
2023-2-28 01:09
Alleged Israeli crime syndicates target Australian crypto investors
Reports suggest that Australian individuals are among the prime targets of a sophisticated cryptocurrency call-center scam network believed to be managed by crime lords based in Israel. дальше »
2023-2-25 16:31
FBI seizes $260k of assets including ETH, Bored Ape following ZachXBT tip
The FBI has seized more than $260,000 of assets, including NFTs and cryptocurrency, according to a forfeiture document published by the agency on February 4. The post FBI seizes $260k of assets including ETH, Bored Ape following ZachXBT tip appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2023-2-5 00:56
Is the crypto bottom in? On-chain says yes, macro says pain occurs after the fed pause
The post Is the crypto bottom in? On-chain says yes, macro says pain occurs after the fed pause appeared first on CryptoSlate.
дальше »2023-2-5 20:00
Hackers steal record $3.8B during 2022 – Chainalysis
Hackers stole roughly $3. 8 billion in 2022, making it a record year for stolen digital assets, according to the latest report from blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis. The post Hackers steal record $3. дальше »
2023-2-3 17:30
U.S. Department Of Justice Shuts Down Crypto Exchange Bitzlato, CEO Arrested
The DOJ has charged the exchange with facilitating more than $700 million in illicit transactions tied to Russia, money laundering and criminal activity. дальше »
2023-1-19 21:46
NEXO offices in Bulgaria raided by authorities, money laundering claims
Nexo offices in Bulgaria were raided by authorities early this morning. There are claims one of the users was financing terrorism. Nexo has confirmed the incident and said it is cooperating with authorities. дальше »
2023-1-12 16:08
Chinese criminal steals $4.1M in crypto from victim’s car
An attacker used a crypto investor’s facial ID to unlock his wallet by force and transferred $4. 1 million to his own address in China on January1, as reported by local news outlets. The post Chinese criminal steals $4. дальше »
2023-1-7 16:15
U.S. officials invite SBF victims to send an email
United States authorities are seeking out victims of FTX founder and former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, according to a web page published on January 6. The post U.S. officials invite SBF victims to send an email appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2023-1-7 13:55
SEC files charges against CFO who embezzled money to invest in crypto
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission has filed fraud charges against a CFO who embezzled funds to invest in crypto, according to a January 3 press release. The post SEC files charges against CFO who embezzled money to invest in crypto appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2023-1-4 11:00
SDNY launches FTX Task Force to recover funds
The Southern District of New York has created a task force intending to recoup lost FTX assets, according to a report published by CNBC on January 3. The post SDNY launches FTX Task Force to recover funds appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2023-1-4 01:15
CNBC: SBF to plead not guilty to buy time for his legal team
Gary Wang, former CTO of FTX and Caroline Ellison, former chief executive of Alameda, are cooperating with investigators Bankman-Fried is charged with illegally using FTX customer funds to buy real estate properties and supporting Alameda Research He was released on a $250 million bond after being extradited to the US from the Bahamas Sam Bankman-Fried […] The post CNBC: SBF to plead not guilty to buy time for his legal team appeared first on CoinJournal. дальше »
2023-1-4 17:44
Caroline Ellison admits to concealing billions of dollars of FTX loans
FTX associate Caroline Ellison admitted during her plea deal that she concealed billions of dollars worth of loans, according to a Reuters report on December 23. The post Caroline Ellison admits to concealing billions of dollars of FTX loans appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2022-12-24 04:33
FTX associates Caroline Ellison, Gary Wang plead guilty to criminal charges
Two individuals associated with FTX have pled guilty to criminal charges, according to a statement from the Southern District of New York on December 21. The post FTX associates Caroline Ellison, Gary Wang plead guilty to criminal charges appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2022-12-22 12:22
Losses due to hacks in crypto stand at $3 billion year-to-date, says Peckshield
More than $760 million were stolen from 53 DeFi protocols last month, bringing the total amount lost to hacks to $3 billion so far this year. Security firm Peckshield has revealed that losses from hacks in the cryptocurrency space have reached $3 billion since the start of the year. дальше »
2022-11-2 12:01
Turkish police confiscates $40M worth of crypto
Turkish prosecutors confiscated $40 million worth of crypto and arrested 35 people scattered in eight cities on October 20 for running an illegal crypto betting platform, as reported by local news outlets. дальше »
2022-10-21 22:26
US DOJ charges man for using BTC to launder $5.4M in drug trafficking money
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has indicted California-based John Khuu for allegedly laundering $5. 4 million in proceeds from drug trafficking by using Bitcoin. The post US DOJ charges man for using BTC to launder $5. дальше »
2022-10-8 21:27
Mastercard launches new product to help banks combat crypto-related crime
Mastercard announced it would debut a software product that helps banks detect and block fraudulent transactions from going through crypto exchanges, according to a report on October 4, 2022. The post Mastercard launches new product to help banks combat crypto-related crime appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2022-10-5 04:30
Interpol issues red notice for Terraform Labs’ co-founder, Do Kwon
Terraform Lab’s co-founder Do Kwon is now on Interpol’s list as the talks regarding… The post Interpol issues red notice for Terraform Labs’ co-founder, Do Kwon appeared first on CoinJournal. дальше »
2022-9-26 13:36
IS could be using NFTs to spread propaganda and raise funds: Experts
NFT praising Islamic militants raises concerns about the usage of blockchain to spread terror… The post IS could be using NFTs to spread propaganda and raise funds: Experts appeared first on CoinJournal. дальше »
2022-9-6 20:31
Thodex founder arrested in Albania, 40,564 years jail term imminent
Turkish authorities in a statement issued today have said that the founder of Thodex,… The post Thodex founder arrested in Albania, 40,564 years jail term imminent appeared first on CoinJournal. дальше »
2022-8-31 18:10
Crypto scams are down while hacks and stolen funds are up: Chainalysis midyear report
Chainalysis’s mid-year report indicates that cryptocurrency scams have decreased while hacks and stolen funds… The post Crypto scams are down while hacks and stolen funds are up: Chainalysis midyear report appeared first on CoinJournal. дальше »
2022-8-18 10:35
Curve Finance resolves a hack suffered a few hours ago
Curve Finance successfully resolved a hack after experiencing an exploit a few hours ago.… The post Curve Finance resolves a hack suffered a few hours ago appeared first on CoinJournal. дальше »
2022-8-10 14:17
FBI releases advisory on fraudulent crypto apps
With crypto-based cyber fraud victims having lost more than $42.7 million so far, the…
The post FBI releases advisory on fraudulent crypto apps appeared first on CoinJournal.
дальше »2022-7-19 14:53
We will give little guys the power to sue Celsius, says DoNotPay CEO
Celsius has become the latest cryptocurrency company to file for bankruptcy as the bear… The post We will give little guys the power to sue Celsius, says DoNotPay CEO appeared first on CoinJournal. дальше »
2022-7-14 14:29
US offers $15M for info on Conti ransomware
The United StatesDepartment of State set two separate bounties for information on the Conti ransomware organized crime group totaling $15 million. The post US offers $15M for info on Conti ransomware appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2022-5-8 03:45
Manchester police returned over $25 million in stolen cryptocurrency to scam victims
In the last 18 months the police in Manchester, the home of the two of the most famous football teams in the world, have returned over $25 million to victims of a global crypto scam. The post Manchester police returned over $25 million in stolen cryptocurrency to scam victims appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2022-3-27 03:00
The Crypto Crime Series: Illicit activity represents only 0.15% of the market
According to the latest report from Chainalysis, total transaction volume grew to $15. 8 trillion last year, up 567% from 2020’s total. The post The Crypto Crime Series: Illicit activity represents only 0. дальше »
2022-2-23 08:00
Report: Crypto ransomware payments in 2021 was over $600 million
Cybercriminals are receiving a high percentage of their payments in Bitcoin and Monero, according to a Chainalysis report. The Crypto Crime Report examines the prevalence of illegal activities in the crypto space last year. дальше »
2022-2-11 16:05
Report: North Korea funded missile program using stolen crypto
A report submitted to the U.N.
The post Report: North Korea funded missile program using stolen crypto appeared first on CryptoSlate.
дальше »2022-2-8 22:30
US agency FBI gives tips on dealing with the rise in crypto ATM fraud
U.S law enforcement agency the FBI has posted a warning about a new type of crypto scam that’s gaining popularity. The post US agency FBI gives tips on dealing with the rise in crypto ATM fraud appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2021-11-9 20:00
Crypto fraud in U.K. leads to $200 million losses in 2021, authorities say
This year has been one of the best years in the crypto world with the level of growth and adoption the industry has been able to achieve. The post Crypto fraud in U.K. leads to $200 million losses in 2021, authorities say appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2021-10-19 20:00
The FBI issues warning to cryptocurrency users over growing threat of cybercrime
Several mainstream outlets are pushing the narrative that cryptocurrency is facing a new wave of cybercrime. The post The FBI issues warning to cryptocurrency users over growing threat of cybercrime appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2021-7-16 23:00
Tech entrepreneur John McAfee found dead in his cell
Reports from Spanish news outlets have confirmed that renowned software developer John McAfee is… The post Tech entrepreneur John McAfee found dead in his cell appeared first on Coin Journal. дальше »
2021-6-25 18:37
Australian pleads guilty to $90 million crypto fund scam in the U.S.
The Australian man admitted to cheating investors out of $90 million taken from two crypto funds in the U.S.
дальше »2021-2-5 05:49
Criminals transacted nearly $35 million through DeFi in 2020
According to blockchain analytic firm Chainalysis, there was a dip in DeFi and crypto-related… The post Criminals transacted nearly $35 million through DeFi in 2020 appeared first on Coin Journal. дальше »
2021-1-25 14:12
Origin Dollar loses $7M in latest hack
Stablecoin project Origin Dollar revealed that it has suffered a flash loan attack and…
The post Origin Dollar loses $7M in latest hack appeared first on Coin Journal.
дальше »2020-11-18 12:20
Colombian drug trafficker arrested for crypto money laundering
Spanish police apprehended the unidentified drug trafficker who is said to have been a... The post Colombian drug trafficker arrested for crypto money laundering appeared first on Coin Journal. дальше »
2020-11-12 16:08
Harvest Finance sets $1M bounty for recovery of stolen funds
Harvest Finance suffered a huge loss of $34 million at the beginning of this...
The post Harvest Finance sets $1M bounty for recovery of stolen funds appeared first on Coin Journal.
дальше »2020-10-31 18:15
Hackers attack Trump’s campaign website in a crypto scam
The current US President’s site was hacked yesterday before his team managed to regain... The post Hackers attack Trump’s campaign website in a crypto scam appeared first on Coin Journal. дальше »
2020-10-29 17:09
More than $24M stolen from Harvest Finance by hacker
The DeFi sector has once again suffered a major blow in an attack targeted...
The post More than $24M stolen from Harvest Finance by hacker appeared first on Coin Journal.
дальше »2020-10-26 14:41
Hacker nabs $15m from an unreleased Yearn Finance project
Another incident involving theft of funds in the decentralised finance space leads to a... The post Hacker nabs $15m from an unreleased Yearn Finance project appeared first on Coin Journal. дальше »
2020-9-29 14:10
Crypto exchanges susceptible to breaches due to design | Bybit CEO
Bybit’s executive Ben Zhou asserted that he was no longer stunned by the attacks... The post Crypto exchanges susceptible to breaches due to design | Bybit CEO appeared first on Coin Journal. дальше »
2020-9-29 14:30
Craig Wright’s crypto lawsuit far from finished
The crypto lawsuit involving Bitcoin SV’s Craig Wright takes another turn as the case...
The post Craig Wright’s crypto lawsuit far from finished appeared first on Coin Journal.
дальше »2020-9-22 18:20
The US DoJ intensifies legal actions against crypto scams
Following the rise of crypto-related crimes, the US is ramping up its enforcement action... The post The US DoJ intensifies legal actions against crypto scams appeared first on Coin Journal. дальше »
2020-9-18 17:49
Privacy coins are not a major laundering risk | Perkins Coie
According to a white paper by the law firm, most money laundering is committed...
The post Privacy coins are not a major laundering risk | Perkins Coie appeared first on Coin Journal.
дальше »2020-9-17 12:59
Indian Prime Minister’s Twitter hacked for crypto-related scam
Narendra Modi’s Twitter was hacked to promote a crypto scam agenda Narendra Modi, Prime... The post Indian Prime Minister’s Twitter hacked for crypto-related scam appeared first on Coin Journal. дальше »
2020-9-3 15:34
Columbian president’s name used for Bitcoin scam
The president of Colombia became an impersonation victim of yet another crypto-related scam If... The post Columbian president’s name used for Bitcoin scam appeared first on Coin Journal. дальше »