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$9 Million Bitcoin Scam Defrauded More Than 250 Victims
Jon Montroll, the man behind BitFunder and WeExchange, was charged with fraud last February. He pleaded guilty last July, and will be sentenced in April. Montroll reportedly hid the theft of over 6,000 BTC from his platform in 2013, and went to great lengths to hide the hack – even lying to investigators. дальше »
2019-3-29 19:40 | |
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Illegal cryptocurrency mining nets over $50 million in a decade, according to analysts
The cryptocurrency ecosystem has been a major target for cybercrime and illegal activities such as online theft and hacking. Cryptocurrency mining is essential for all coins, including Bitcoin [BTC] and Bitcoin Cash [BCH] and over the years, criminals have started to spot loopholes in the system to cash out digital currencies. дальше »
2019-3-27 21:30 | |
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Binance Partners With IdentityMind for Enhanced Compliance and Security
Binance has partnered with Medici Ventures’ portfolio company IdentityMind, a risk management and regulatory-technology compliance platform, in a bid to enhance its fraud protection and compliance protocols. дальше »
2019-3-28 18:08 | |
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From Fraud to Fintech: QuadrigaCX Twists Continue as it Emerges Co-Founder Is Convicted Fraudster
Michael Patryn, the co-founder of the controversial QuadrigaCX, has already been convicted and spent 18 months in a U. S. Federal prison for identity theft linked to credit card and bank fraud. He “underwent a remarkable transformation,” and changed his identity before entering the world of cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-3-21 16:00 | |
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New Zealand Crypto Exchange Cryptopia Resumes Trading with 15% Bitcoin Haircut
Cryptocurrency exchange Cryptopia resumed trading on 40 trade pairs three months after it endured a multi-million dollars theft. The New Zealand firm took to its Twitter profile to update that it was beginning to list pairs that it “quantified as secure. дальше »
2019-3-20 12:38 | |
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Quadrigacx Co-Founder Michael Patryn Is Actually Convicted Fraudster Omar Dhanani
Quadrigacx co-founder Michael Patryn is actually a convicted criminal who went by the name Omar Dhanani, a Bloomberg report alleges. Dhanani has been previously convicted of identity theft linked to bank and credit card fraud and sentenced to 18 months in a U. дальше »
2019-3-20 00:40 | |
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Quadrigacx Co-Founder a Convicted Fraudster
Quadrigacx co-founder Michael Patryn is actually a convicted criminal who went by the name Omar Dhanani, a Bloomberg report alleges. Dhanani has been previously convicted of identity theft linked to bank and credit card fraud and sentenced to 18 months in a U. дальше »
2019-3-20 00:40 | |
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$200k Bitcoin Fraud: Four Suspects Sought by Calgary Police
Canadian police are on the hunt for four individuals, suspected of a defrauding a local bitcoin company via “double spend” attacks on Bitcoin ATMs. CBC News reported March 12, 2019, that law enforcement officials are asking for useful information from the public leading to the arrest of the suspects. дальше »
2019-3-14 02:00 | |
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Dark Wallet: Private Bitcoin Web Wallet with Coin Mixing and Stealth Addresses
Bitcoin as a digital entity has grown in leap and bounds both in terms of the store of value as well as a medium of exchange. However, along with its popularity, the theft and crime associated with these digital assets are also at an all-time high. дальше »
2019-3-13 13:43 | |
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UN Security Council Panel Fingers North Korea in $600+ Million Virtual and Foreign Currency Theft
North Korea, an Asian country known for its military nuclear weapons program, is using cyber attacks and the nascent blockchain technology to dodge economic sanctions, acquire much-needed foreign currency, and cover its tracks, reported the Nikkei Asian Review on March 8. дальше »
2019-3-11 16:29 | |
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14-Year-Old WinRAR Exploit Allegedly Threatens Crypto Wallets
According to a user on the Bitcoin subreddit, there is an exploit on a common version of WinRAR that enables the potential theft of coins. The bug, which allowed executable code to be inserted on a system after opening a RAR file, has apparently existed for 14 years but is only recently coming to light. дальше »
2019-3-10 22:30 | |
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US Mt Gox Victims Notch Legal Win Against CEO of Infamous Bitcoin Exchange
Mark Karpeles, the former CEO of the notorious Mt Gox, has lost the motion to strike a lawsuit against him on the grounds that plaintiffs – specifically the defunct bitcoin exchange’s US victims – are likely to be reimbursed eventually. дальше »
2019-3-2 19:32 | |
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Cryptopia Calculates That 9.4 Percent of Assets Stolen in January Hack
The New Zealand-based crypto asset exchange Cryptopia has made their assessment of a January hack, claiming that up to 9. 4 percent of all their assets were stolen. дальше »
2019-2-28 20:50 | |
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Citing Executive Embezzlement, Korean Crypto Exchange Declares Bankruptcy
Coinbin, a South Korean crypto exchange, declared bankruptcy on February 22, 2019, citing foul play from inside the company. Business Korea reported on Coinbin’s recent failure, claiming that the company had lost $26 million as a result of theft and the subsequent bankruptcy declaration. дальше »
2019-2-27 23:13 | |
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Bitcoin Investor ‘Hollywood Madam’ Files Lawsuit Against Former Friend for Crypto Access Theft
Heidi Fleiss is suing her former friend for allegedly stealing millions in bitcoins. Fleiss planned on using the funds to save a species of parrots. According to court documents, Fleiss inherited funds from her father’s estate and thereafter, she converted the money to bitcoin. дальше »
2019-2-25 17:25 | |
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Bitgo Obtains $100M Insurance Policy to Cover Crypto Assets
Cryptocurrency wallet service provider Bitgo has secured a $100 million policy through Lloyd’s insurance to cover crypto assets that are completely under the company’s control, such as those held in its business wallet and custody offerings. дальше »
2019-2-20 18:30 | |
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Coinbase Snaps Up Blockchain Intelligence Startup Neutrino
U. S. -based digital asset platform Coinbase has acquired blockchain intelligence startup Neutrino. The company made the news known earlier today, February 19, 2019, but the cost of the acquisition was not disclosed. дальше »
2019-2-20 23:12 | |
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Coinmama: 450,000 User Records Compromised in Data Breach
Coinmama, a Bitcoin and Ethereum broker based in Israel, has become the target of a major security breach that has resulted in the theft of thousands of user records. According to a notice posted by the broker, 450,000 Coinmama users were affected by the attack, and their email addresses and encrypted passwords were stolen. дальше »
2019-2-18 21:02 | |
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U.S: Two SIM Swappers Indicted for Stealing Cryptocurrencies
The United States Department of Justice has detailed the indictment of Ahmad Wagaafe Hared and Matthew Gene Ditman on the grounds of identity theft and conspiring to commit computer fraud and abuse, according to public documents published on February 4, 2019. дальше »
2019-2-7 22:00 | |
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Hacker Gets 10 Years in First SIM-Swapping Sentencing in the U.S.
According to a recent report, Joel Ortiz, the 20-year-old student from Boston who was indicted by prosecutors in Santa Clara, California, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison in what is believed to be the very first SIM swapping conviction in the United States. дальше »
2019-2-6 01:17 | |
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Australian bitcoin exchange Independent Reserve adds insurance protection
CryptoNinjas Independent Reserve, an Australian bitcoin and cryptocurrency exchange, announced today it has become the first cryptocurrency exchange in Australia to offer insurance coverage to its clients. дальше »
2019-2-5 02:26 | |
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Chainalysis Report: Two Groups Responsible for Most Publicly Reported Hacks
Two “prominent professional hacking groups” are responsible for the majority of publicly reported hacks of cryptocurrency exchanges and other cryptocurrency organizations, concludes a report published by blockchain data analytics firm Chainalysis this week. дальше »
2019-2-2 01:45 | |
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$1.7B Stolen in 2018 – Cryptocurrency Theft Skyrockets as Prices Dropped
According to the Q4 Cryptocurrency Anti-Money Laundering report by CipherTrace blockchain intelligence agency, criminals stole a massive $1. 7 billion of cryptocurrency last year. Despite the savage bear market conditions and freefalling prices, cryptocurrency theft is on the rise. дальше »
2019-1-31 14:00 | |
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Fidelity’s Bitcoin Custody Service Could Launch This March
Fidelity Investments, one of the world’s largest asset managers, is breaking into bitcoin custody. According to a recent report from Bloomberg, three people “with knowledge on the matter” from firms in contact with Fidelity have said that the company is tentatively planning to launch a custody service for bitcoin in March. дальше »
2019-1-31 23:39 | |
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[Attention Bitcoin Users] Razy Trojan Malware is Out to Steal Cryptocurrencies via Wallets and QR Codes
Since cryptocurrency was first introduced about a decade ago, cyber theft and malware became another branch of the financial system. Things have become so bad to the extent that as long as there is cryptocurrency lying somewhere, there will always be someone seated in a dark room thinking of clever ways to steal it from […] дальше »
2019-1-30 20:05 | |
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Phishing Scam Hits LocalBitcoins, Clients Lose Funds
On January 26, 2019, clients of peer-to-peer bitcoin trading service LocalBitcoins were the targets of a phishing scam which resulted in the theft of a handful of bitcoins. дальше »
2019-1-31 18:40 | |
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Europol Arrests Suspect behind $10 Million IOTA Theft
In a joint operation with police forces from the U. K. and Germany, Europol arrested an individual they believe was responsible for the creation of a fake IOTA wallet seed generator which stole around $11 million worth of IOTA in 2017, Europol announced in a press release on January 23, 2019. дальше »
2019-1-28 10:00 | |
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Iceland’s “Bitcoin Bandits” Sentenced in Big Crypto Mining Theft Case Worth Nearly $800,000 USD
It has been reported that the primary suspects in the “Big Bitcoin Heist” of 2018 have been sentenced to prison terms following the much-reported heist that saw them steal over $750,000 worth of crypto mining equipment. дальше »
2019-1-22 18:57 | |
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A Rolex, McLaren and Luxury Condos- the World of a Crypto Con-man
A high-profile cryptocurrency theft case and a series of lawsuits associated with it have brought SIM swap hacks to the limelight once again. Nicolas Truglia, the primary suspect of a $24 million-dollar cryptocurrency theft case where BitAngels founder Michael Terpin’s crypto holdings were robbed, was known to live in $6,000 per month rented apartment. дальше »
2019-1-21 21:19 | |
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BitAngles Founder Files a New Lawsuit Over a $24 Million Cryptocurrency Theft Case
In a new development to a year-old crypto theft case, Michael Terpin, the founder of BitAngels investment group has filed a lawsuit seeking $81 million in damages. Terpin has filed a civil suit and Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations claim against a man from New York and other people, who allegedly stole $24 million worth of […] BitAngles Founder Files a New Lawsuit Over a $24 Million Cryptocurrency Theft Case was originally found on Cryptocurrency News | Blockchain News | Bitcoin News | blokt.com. дальше »
2019-1-21 18:59 | |
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Infamous Crypto SIM Swapping Con-Man Sued by One of Victims, Following Arrest of the Bitcoin Bandit
Nicolas Truglia has earned his place in the news lately for his theft of $1 million in digital assets, leading to an arrest. Newly released court documents show that one of his victims, Michael Terpin, is coming to get what is rightfully his, suing Truglia for $81 million. Terpin was one of the earliest investors […] дальше »
2019-1-18 19:11 | |
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Bitcoin theft victim sues AT&T for $224M after SIM-swap bungle
Nicolas Truglia, the infamous cryptocurrency con-man already arrested for stealing $1 million in digital assets, is now being sued for a further $81 million by another one of his victims. Court documents allege Truglia worked with a crew of 25 unnamed individuals to steal $24 million in cryptocurrency from Michael Terpin, an early Bitcoin investor, reports the Register. дальше »
2019-1-17 16:45 | |
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Why Some Crypto Companies Consider KYC and AML Compliance Unnecessary
When it comes to cryptocurrency regulation, there is a lack of consensus on how to protect investors. Criminal activity such as fraud, hacks and theft is prevalent, not only in the crypto realm, but in the traditional financial world too. дальше »
2019-1-14 19:50 | |
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Lack of Crypto Insurance Hinders Mainstream Adoption
A new report from Reuters published December 19, 2018, determined that the inability for Asian cryptocurrency exchanges and traders to insure themselves against cybercrimes like theft and hacking is also presenting fund managers with deep pockets to invest into the market. дальше »
2018-12-22 03:00 | |
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Plunging Bitcoin Prices Create New Woes for Tainted Crypto Exchange Coincheck
Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck is facing hurdles as it looks to recover from the colossal $550 million cryptocurrency theft in January 2018. This time, the culprit is the lack of liquidity and positive sentiment in the digital asset market, reported Nikkei Asia Review on December 12, 2018. дальше »
2018-12-15 02:00 | |
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University of Oxford Suggests Legal Recourse Could Change Outcome of Crypto Transactions
A blog post published by the University of Oxford Faculty of Law has suggested that victims of a cryptocurrency theft and fraud could potentially recover their funds through legal proceedings in the future. дальше »
2018-12-14 12:00 | |
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This Year's G20 Put an Emphasis on Cryptocurrency Regulation
Global leaders walked away from the latest G20 Summit with a rough game plan for crypto regulation. This year’s G20 Summit took place in Buenos Aires, Argentina, from November 30 to December 1. дальше »
2018-12-4 23:44 | |
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In Cautionary Speech, Chairman Clayton Parrots SEC’s Bitcoin ETF Concerns
Speaking at the ongoing CoinDesk's Consensus Invest conference in New York, U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Jay Clayton spoke on why his agency hasn’t yet approved a bitcoin exchange traded fund (ETF). дальше »
2018-11-29 21:56 | |
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Bulgarian Authorities Arrest Three Men over Bitcoin Theft, Recover $3 Million
The Bulgarian police force has arrested three men for orchestrating a cryptocurrency theft worth $5 million and local authorities have only succeeded in recovering $3 million from them, plus a car worth about $34,800, reported Finance Magnates on November 26, 2018. дальше »
2018-11-28 02:00 | |
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Bulgarian Authorities Arrest Three Suspects over Alleged Crypto Theft Worth $5 Million
Three individuals from Bulgaria were arrested over the suspected theft of nearly $5 million in crypto like Bitcoin and Ethereum. Three Bulgarians Arrested over Crypto Theft Authorities in Bulgaria arrested and charged three suspects with the alleged theft of $5 million in cryptocurrencies, according to the prosecution, and the ministry of interior – a branch. дальше »
2018-11-27 03:00 | |
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Crypto News Weekly 23.11.18: North Korea Announces Blockchain Week as SEC and Bitcoin Cash Wars Take Their Toll on the Market
SEC and Bitcoin Cash Wars take their toll on the market, North Korea to host blockchain conference week, New York sim swapper arrested for $ 1 million crypto theft and Tron $1 million giveaway for developers. дальше »
2018-11-23 13:20 | |
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Busted: Manhattan 21-Year old Arrested For $1 Million Cryptocurrency Theft
Nicholas Truglia, a 21-year old con man, residing in Manhattan, New York, was arrested by the local police at his apartment for hacking into others mobile phones to steal cryptocurrencies, reports New York Times on November 20, 2018. дальше »
2018-11-22 10:00 | |
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Bitcoin beatdown ‘victim’ jailed for $1M cryptocurrency theft
Remember that kid that got tortured by his friends in an attempt to steal his Bitcoin about a month ago? Well, turns out he may have actually made his cryptocurrency fortune by stealing it from a Silicon Valley exec, after pulling an elaborate SIM-swapping scheme. дальше »
2018-11-21 14:28 | |
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Bitmain Sues Anonymous Hacker Over $5.5 Million Theft
Chinese mining giant Bitmain is suing an anonymous hacker that allegedly stole $5. 5 million in cryptocurrency last April from the company’s account on the digital exchange Binance. дальше »
2018-11-14 23:31 | |
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Jaravijit Siblings to Plead “Not Guilty” in Bitcoin Money-Laundering Case Involving $24 Million Theft
“Not Guilty” Plea in Money-Laundering Case Involving a $24 Million Bitcoin Theft According to the Bangkok Post, the three Jaravijit siblings that are accused of money laundering chargers – Prinya, Supitcha, and Jiratpisit – have decided to plead “not guilty. дальше »
2018-11-8 06:41 | |
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Charlie Shrem Rebukes Claims of 5,000 Bitcoin Theft, Claiming the True Owner was “Mr. X”
The battle between Charlie Shrem and the Winklevoss brothers continues. In this lawsuit, the Winklevosses accused Shrem of “stealing” 5,000 bitcoins in 2012, after yielding unsatisfactory returns. At the time, they had not pursued action, but the recent large purchases that Shrem publicized led them to believe that he had held on to their Bitcoin. […] дальше »
2018-11-8 00:37 | |
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