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Hacker starts returning $40M in stolen funds from GMX exploit
At the time of writing, the total amount returned to GMX stood at approximately $20 million. GMX acknowledged the technical sophistication of the exploit and issued a $5 million bounty for the return of funds. дальше »
2025-7-11 15:15
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Gotbit founder extradited to the US to face market manipulation charges
Gotbit founder and CEO Aleksei Andriunin was extradited to the US on Feb. 25, the US Attorney’s Office, District of Massachusetts said. The 26-year old Russian national was arrested in October 2024 over allegations of market manipulation and fraud. дальше »
2025-2-27 23:10
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Safemoon CTO pleads guilty in $200m crypto fraud case
Safemoon CTO Thomas Smith has pleaded guilty to charges in a $200 million crypto fraud case. US authories arrested the Safemoon exec, alongside CEO Braden John Karony, in 2023. Thomas Smith, the chief technology officer of SafeMoon LLC, has pleaded guilty to two charges of securities fraud conspiracy and wire fraud conspiracy. дальше »
2025-2-22 14:06
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Crypto pig butchering scams wiped out $3.6 billion in 2024: report
Crypto scams around pig butchering saw crypto users lose over $3. 6 billion in 2024. This reflects a 40% surge in the past year. Pig butchering scams hit highest in 2024 to crypto users,according to a report issued by Cyvers. дальше »
2024-12-27 18:01
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Notorious crypto wallets draining group Pink Drainer loses 10 ETH to address poisoning scam
Pink Drainer lost 10 ETH ($30,000) to an address poisoning scam, exploiting address similarities. Attackers mimicked Pink Drainer’s wallet address to deceive them into sending funds. The attack comes days after Pink Drainer announced ceasing operations. дальше »
2024-7-9 14:00
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Layerswap hack: $100k lost, users to be fully refunded
Layerswap’s domain, layerswap. io, was hijacked, leading to a phishing scam and $100,000 loss. Despite delays, Layerswap regained control, pledged full refunds, and offered a 10% bonus. Crypto scams remain prevalent, with $46. дальше »
2024-3-22 17:06
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New Report Reveals Over Half Of Illegal Crypto Transactions Are Linked To Terrorist Groups And Sanctioned Entities
So far, concerns have escalated over the use of cryptocurrency by sanctioned groups and terrorist organizations, as revealed in the latest “2024 Crypto Crime Report” by leading blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis. дальше »
2024-3-1 08:30
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Binance Global Law Enforcement Training Program is official after year of activities
The cryptocurrency exchange has been holding workshops for law enforcement worldwide since hiring a prominent IRS cybercrime investigator to head its anticrime unit. дальше »
2022-9-28 00:30
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US Treasury sanctions USDC and ETH addresses connected to Tornado Cash
The protocol was at the center of some recent hacks and exploits in decentralized finance, including the alleged theft of $455 million by the North Korea-affiliated Lazarus Group. дальше »
2022-8-8 18:12
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Hackers might be responsible for removing $4.8M from crypto exchange ZB.com: PeckShield
The suspected hack followed ZB.com announcing the suspension of deposits and withdrawals on Tuesday in response to the “sudden failure of some core applications.” дальше »
2022-8-4 23:11
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42% of failed crypto exchanges completely vanished, leaving users in the lurch
Key Takeaways Crypto exchange failures had increased 252% in 2019 and 17% in 2020… The post 42% of failed crypto exchanges completely vanished, leaving users in the lurch appeared first on CoinJournal. дальше »
2022-7-20 17:34
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AUSTRAC Issues 2 New Guides To Help In Fight Versus Cybercriminals
The Australian Financial Compliance Enforcement Agency (AUSTRAC) has announced two new guidelines to make it simpler to identify when crypto is being used for dubious purposes or when a person is being obliged to pay crypto to ransomware perpetrators. дальше »
2022-4-22 14:18
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Aussie advisory committee lists key factors for easing crypto adoption
The federal advisory suggests exploring four key areas to support a safer adoption for crypto in Australia and dampen cybersecurity threats. дальше »
2022-3-2 13:17
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LCX loses $6.8M in a hot wallet compromise over Ethereum blockchain
The hot wallet compromise was followed by an unauthorized transfer of eight types of ERC-20 tokens including ETH, USDC, LINK and MKR. дальше »
2022-1-10 08:39
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US Senator Warren introduces bill to study crypto’s role in ransomware
The Ransom Disclosure Act aims to help the Department of Homeland Security gather critical data on ransom payments in cryptocurrency and fiat. дальше »
2021-10-7 12:05
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US government delves deeper into crypto accountability with $10M bounty
The Biden administration reportedly intends to ramp up efforts to trace cryptocurrency payments.
дальше »2021-7-15 19:06
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Bitcoin-Targeted Cyber Attacks Surge by Nearly 200% in 2021
A recent analysis by Barracuda Networks shows the rise of bitcoin-centered cyber attacks. In the space of six months attacks targeting victims’ bitcoin surged by 192%. The post Bitcoin-Targeted Cyber Attacks Surge by Nearly 200% in 2021 appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2021-6-29 12:15
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New analysis sheds light on DOJ Bitcoin seizure, as JBS pays massive $11M ransom
The FBI may have access to a lot more BTC in hacking group's addresses.
дальше »2021-6-10 05:45
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US officials recover $2.3M in crypto from Colonial Pipeline ransom
Government officials did not specify the exact method used to seize the funds from the ransomware group.
дальше »2021-6-8 23:56
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Komainu to store crypto confiscated by UK law enforcement
The Assistant Commissioner of the City of London Police said the partnership with Komainu would help in “denying criminality the proceeds of crime." дальше »
2021-1-22 05:19
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Japanese police are investigating 30 people allegedly involved in the 2018 Coincheck hack
Investigators reportedly identified the individuals by tracing the crypto exchange accounts used to launder the funds.
дальше »2021-1-22 00:00
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Notorious crypto figures arrested in 2020
Despite the crypto industry experiencing a major rise in mainstream interest in 2020, the year also saw many prominent crypto personnel apprehended by regulators. дальше »
2020-12-24 12:01
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Architect of DoJ's crypto framework will no longer be leading their policy-making
Major figure in Justice Department's cyber work is out from the policy office, but no word on where she's heading next.
дальше »2020-12-12 20:57
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Bitcoin's reputation still a deterrent for institutions, Draper fund analyst says
Institutions still fear Bitcoin’s criminal persona, its volatility, and other factors.
дальше »2020-12-9 00:30
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Cyberattackers Demand $11M in Bitcoin From Japanese Gaming Giant Capcom
Japanese gaming giant Capcom’s networks have reportedly come under attack, with criminals demanding a bitcoin ransom in exchange for not leaking confidential company information to the public. дальше »
2020-11-11 04:30
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Much of Russia’s Blockchain Voter Data Is Now for Sale on the Dark Web
Many Russian citizens now face exploitation on the dark web after their Blockchain voting data was accidentally leaked in early July. дальше »
2020-8-7 19:40
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Hacker Stole 336 BTC from Crypto Exchange Cashaa
Cryptocurrency exchange Cashaa said hackers took 336 bitcoin from one of its wallets. The company has stopped all crypto-related transactions. дальше »
2020-7-12 22:46
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New ransomware lures victims by pretending to be a Canadian Government COVID-19 tracing app
The fraudulent websites encrypt data from victim’s android devices, ESET revealed New ransomware called... The post New ransomware lures victims by pretending to be a Canadian Government COVID-19 tracing app appeared first on Coin Journal. дальше »
2020-6-27 15:42
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Cybercriminals Use the Blockchain to Relay Secret Messages
SophosLabs published a study that revealed hackers use the blockchain network to share secret messages.
дальше »2020-6-26 22:46
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15 defendants plead guilty to fraud and money laundering techniques that used Bitcoin
Two Romanian individuals pled guilty to the charges, says US Department of Justice The... The post 15 defendants plead guilty to fraud and money laundering techniques that used Bitcoin appeared first on Coin Journal. дальше »
2020-6-13 15:11
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South Korean Police Trace 40 People Behind Crypto Payments In Child Porn Ring
40 people involved in crypto payments on the “Nth Room” case were identified by the South Korean authorities
дальше »2020-4-28 22:52
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Binance Hackers Move $8 Million Worth of Bitcoin
Binance hackers are moving stolen funds from the recent Binance hack. Two transactions coming from one of the hacker’s wallet were tracked on July 8, 2019. The transactions had a combined value of over $8 million – nearly 10 percent of the digital loot. дальше »
2019-7-10 23:00
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Consumer-Targeted Cryptojacking Is ‘Essentially Extinct’: Research
After in-browser mining service Coinhive was shut down in early March, cryptojacking against consumers has sharply decreased, according to a new report
дальше »2019-4-27 17:21
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