Wintermute suspected as a market maker for Pump.fun’s PUMP token

Wintermute may be one of the market makers behind Pump.fun’s PUMP token, with on-chain data showing test transfers ahead of its expected launch on open markets. Wintermute, one of the most active market makers in the crypto space, appears to… дальше »

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Arkham: Satoshi Nakamoto address receives $20k from mystery wallet

Arkham’s on-chain monitoring detected a suspected transfer of $20,000 in BTC to Satoshi Nakamoto’s address. This is the latest transfer made to Satoshi in the past four months. According to on-chain data from Arkham Intelligence, an unknown address sent 0.185… дальше »

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Lazarus Group Suspected in $3.2M Solana-to-Ethereum Crypto Theft

The Lazarus Group has been reported to be involved in a $3.2M crypto theft, laundering funds via Tornado Cash after bridging assets from Solana to Ethereum. дальше »

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Crypto ATM crime in Australia surges, AUSTRAC flags A$430,000 scam loss

Australia’s financial intelligence agency has spotlighted crypto ATMs as a growing vector for fraud and exploitation, identifying 90 people involved in suspicious activity, including scam victims and suspected offenders. дальше »

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Iranian Crypto Exchange Nobitex Hacked for Over $48M by Suspected Israeli Group

The anti-Iran group targeted state-owned Bank Sepah a day prior, and now threatens to leak Nobitex’s source code, calling the platform a "terror-financing tool" used to bypass sanctions. дальше »

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Did Paraguay just make Bitcoin legal tender? Suspected hack of president’s X account sparks confusion

The incident highlights the vulnerability of digital platforms in disseminating misinformation, potentially impacting national and global markets. The post Did Paraguay just make Bitcoin legal tender? Suspected hack of president’s X account sparks confusion appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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“Mysterious” $31 Million Bitcoin Donation to Silk Road Founder Ross Ulbricht Suspected to Originate from AlphaBay

Key Takeaways: Massive Donation: Ross Ulbricht, founder of the dark web marketplace Silk Road, received a Bitcoin donation worth approximately $31 million (equivalent to 300 BTC). Suspicious Origins: On-chain analysis The post “Mysterious” $31 Million Bitcoin Donation to Silk Road Founder Ross Ulbricht Suspected to Originate from AlphaBay appeared first on CryptoNinjas. дальше »

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Silk Road founder receives 300 BTC donation from ‘questionable source’

Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht’s crypto wallet recently received a mysterious donation in the form of 300 BTC. Many traders suspected it was a self-transfer, but crypto sleuth ZachXBT found the source to be ‘questionable.’ According to data from on-chain… дальше »

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NYC officers temporarily removed from active duty over suspected role in SoHo crypto torture case

The incident highlights potential vulnerabilities in law enforcement integrity, raising concerns about trust and accountability within the NYPD. The post NYC officers temporarily removed from active duty over suspected role in SoHo crypto torture case appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Solana co-founder’s personal info leaked on Migos’ Instagram in suspected data breach

This incident highlights the growing threat of cyber extortion and the need for robust security measures in digital platforms and personal data protection. The post Solana co-founder’s personal info leaked on Migos’ Instagram in suspected data breach appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Sui DEX Cetus suspected of being hacked, over $220M drained from liquidity pools

The suspected hack on Cetus DEX highlights vulnerabilities in decentralized finance, potentially undermining trust in blockchain security. The post Sui DEX Cetus suspected of being hacked, over $220M drained from liquidity pools appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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OKX restarts DEX aggregator paused over Lazarus Group-related activity

OKX will restart its decentralized exchange aggregator after nearly two months of downtime over suspected misuse by North Korea’s Lazarus Group. According to a May 5 X post from founder and CEO Star Xu, the relaunch of OKX Web3, the… дальше »

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Kuwait launches crackdown on crypto miners over power grid concerns

Kuwait has launched a crackdown on illegal crypto mining. The coordinated effort targeted residential properties suspected of being used as illegal crypto mining hubs. Some suspects have been released on bail of 500 Kuwaiti dinars. дальше »

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Manta Network co-founder targeted by Lazarus in Zoom phishing attack

Manta Network co-founder Kenny Li narrowly escaped a Zoom phishing attack, suspected to be orchestrated by Lazarus. In his April 17 X post, Kenny Li said that he had been targeted by Lazarus in a Zoom meeting. It started with… дальше »

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$46m in Coinbase user scams reported this month: ZachXBT

Blockchain analyst ZachXBT has reported that over $46 million in suspected scams targeting Coinbase users occurred in March. These scams and losses include a single $34.9 million Bitcoin theft. The analyst shared details on Telegram, identifying multiple transactions linked to… дальше »

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Ethereum Foundation Suspected of Secretly Transferring 30,098 ETH, Community Members Dispute Claim

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Suspicious outflows detected from wallet linked to Mask Network founder

According to Cyvers Alerts, Mask Network founder Suji Yan’s account is suspected of being hacked as a suspicious address received almost $4 million worth of cryptocurrency. дальше »

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Twitter Founder Jack Dorsey Linked to Satoshi Nakamoto in New Bitcoin Creator Theory

Jack Dorsey is suspected to be Satoshi Nakamoto due to striking parallels between his personal history and Bitcoin’s early development. However, the speculation remains controversial and unproven. дальше »

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Crypto crime figure Alexander Vinnik exchanged for detained U.S. teacher

The United States has agreed to release Russian national Alexander Vinnik, a suspected cybercrime figure, as part of a prisoner exchange that secured the freedom of American teacher Marc Fogel.  Vinnik, 44, operated BTC-e, once one of the world’s largest… дальше »

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Phuket police arrest four Russian nationals accused of running crypto-ransomware attacks

Law enforcement in Phuket has arrested four hackers suspected of orchestrating ransomware attacks on Swiss firms and stealing millions in cryptocurrency. The accused, all Russian nationals, reportedly deployed ransomware on the networks of 17 Swiss companies between April 2023 and… дальше »

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South Korea’s crypto seizure crackdown: will it stop tax evasion?

South Korea is taking a more aggressive stance against tax evasion by targeting high-income residents suspected of hiding wealth in cryptocurrencies. South Korean media outlet Energy Kyungjae reports Gwacheon, a city in Gyeonggi Province, has introduced an electronic virtual asset seizure system designed to identify and confiscate crypto holdings linked to tax delinquents. The initiative […] дальше »

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Canadian man says kidnappers wanted to torture him for his Bitcoin: Report

An unnamed Canadian man says he’s been forced to move from one Airbnb to another to evade his suspected kidnappers.

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Suspected insider wallets net $20M on Solana’s Focai memecoin launch

At least 15 suspected insider wallets have acquired over 60.5% of the FOCAI token supply before making an over 136,000-fold return on investment. дальше »

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$3 Billion Crypto Exchange XT Allegedly Hacked, According to PeckShield

XT Exchange, top cryptocurrency platform with $3 billion in daily trading, faces scrutiny after suspected $1.7 million hack uncovered by blockchain analysts дальше »

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Sui Network blockchain down for more than two hours

The Sui Network is suspected to be down for more than two hours. The protocol has not produced any new transaction blocks since Nov. 21 UTC 9:15. Based on the latest data from Sui Network’s explorer site Sui Vision, the… дальше »

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Upbit license renewal on hold after authorities uncover 500k suspected KYC violations

South Korea’s Financial Intelligence Unit reportedly found 500,000 to 600,000 potential KYC violations on Upbit, the largest crypto exchange in the nation. KYC violations of this scale could lead to fines and possible license renewal issues. According to a report… дальше »

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South Korean Police Arrest 215 in Suspected $232M Crypto Investment Scam Investigation: Yonhap

The scheme promised 20x returns through investing in tokens that in reality had little value. дальше »

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India mulls new crypto ban to support CBDC, Lazarus Group strikes again: Asia Express

India considers new ban on crypto to support the digital rupee, and North Korean hackers are suspected to be behind two recent attacks. дальше »

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Japanese authorities dismantle Monero-linked scam in landmark investigation

Japan’s National Police Agency announced that an investigation into Monero (XMR) transactions led to the arrest of 18 individuals involved in a scam, including the suspected ringleader, Yuta Kobayashi. дальше »

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North Korea links suspected in $5 million breach of Tapioca DAO

Tapioca DAO, a decentralized money market protocol on LayerZero, suffered a security breach on Oct. 18, causing its native TAP token to lose more than 90% of its value. Blockchain security firm Cyvers revealed that the protocol’s deployer address was compromised, resulting in unauthorized changes to the vesting contract’s ownership. дальше »

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Hong Kong Police Bust Group Running $46M Crypto Investment Scam Using Deepfakes

A total of 27 people between the ages of 21 and 34 were taken into custody suspected of conspiracy to defraud following a raid on a Hong Kong office. дальше »

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OpenAI’s press account hacked to promote phishing scam with OPENAI token

Crypto scammers took over OpenAI’s press account to post phishing links that targeted OpenAI users. While the posts have now been deleted, crypto scammers managed to hijack OpenAI’s official press account on X on Sept. 23 to promote a suspected… дальше »

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Crypto exchange BingX suffers hacker attack, losses surpass $40m

BingX has temporarily suspended withdrawals following a suspected hacker attack on its hot wallet, with blockchain analysts estimating losses exceeding $40 million. Singapore-headquartered crypto exchange BingX has paused withdrawals after detecting a suspected hacker attack on its hot wallet, with… дальше »

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Indian police probe INR 10m crypto investment scam with suspected link to Hong Kong

Indian police are investigating the “Datameer” crypto trading app, which allegedly duped at least 700 locals out of inr 10 million. According to a local report, the scheme promised returns of up to 50% to unsuspecting investors who were told… дальше »

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WazirX hacker launders over $64m, insider involvement suspected

The WazirX exploiter has laundered over $64 million via Tornado Cash, as allegations of insider involvement have surfaced. According to PeckShieldAlert, on Sep. 13 the WazirX hacker moved 5,000 ETH, roughly $11. дальше »

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Indonesian Crypto Exchange Indodax Suspected Of Hack, $18.2 Million Stolen In Suspicious Transactions

Indodax, one of Indonesia’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, has reportedly been targeted by a cyberattack, with over 150 suspicious transactions flagged. According to Cyvers Alerts, the total loss from the attack is estimated at $18. дальше »

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Crypto Hack: Indonesia’s Indodax Goes Offline After Suspected $22M Breach

Indonesian cryptocurrency exchange Indodax is the latest to fall victim to a hack, resulting in the theft of approximately $22 million in digital assets. Indodax Pauses Platform Operations Due To Security Breach According to a post by blockchain security firm SlowMist on X, the hackers stole digital assets such as Bitcoin (BTC), multiple ERC-20 tokens […] дальше »

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Lawmakers to probe SEC over suspected political favoritism in staffing

Lawmakers have launched a joint investigation into the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), raising concerns that the agency may have engaged in politically motivated hiring practices, according to a Sept. дальше »

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Indodax hacked for $22 million, Lazarus Group suspected

Indodax suffers a $22 million cryptocurrency heist, with North Korea’s Lazarus Group suspected of orchestrating the attack. дальше »

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Indodax hit by $20.5M exploit, North Korea link suspected

Indonesian crypto exchange Indodax has reportedly suffered a $20. 5 million exploit, according to blockchain security firm Cyvers. The losses were spread across multiple chains, including a $1. 4 million loss in Bitcoin and a $5 million theft on the TRON and Polygon networks. дальше »

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Indonesian crypto exchange Indodax goes offline after suspected $22M hack

The breach compromised hot wallets on the exchange, resulting in the loss of Bitcoin, Ether, TRX, MATIC and other cryptocurrencies. Indodax has temporarily suspended operations. дальше »

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Singapore probes illegal trading of Worldcoin accounts and tokens

Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong announced that authorities are investigating seven individuals suspected of illegally buying and selling Worldcoin accounts and tokens, as per a statement on Sept. дальше »

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Durov announces disabling personal geolocation on Telegram

Telegram’s “People Nearby” feature has been suspected of being a way for state authorities to locate and track dissidents.

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СМИ сообщили о преследовании в Китае аналога CoinGecko

Китайская полиция ведет расследование в отношении агрегатора данных крипторынка Feixiaohao, аналогичного платформе CoinGecko. Об этом стало известно Колину Ву. Feixiaohao, the largest simplified Chinese cryptocurrency market data website similar to coingecko, was suspected of being arrested by the Chinese police. дальше »

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Suspected DMM Bitcoin hackers move 500 BTC to new addresses

A crypto address linked to the $305 million DMM Bitcoin hack in May has reportedly moved 500 Bitcoin, which have an estimated value of $30.4 million. According to PeckShield Alert, the suspected address first moved the Bitcoin (BTC) to two… дальше »

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Malaysian police pursuing four suspects after $1.2m crypto kidnapping ransom

Four suspects remain at large in a Malaysian kidnapping case where $1.2 million in cryptocurrency was paid as ransom, with police already arresting 14 others. Police in Malaysia are on the hunt for four people suspected to have taken part… дальше »

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$365 Million Crypto Scam: South Korean CEO Indicted For Alleged Fraud

South Korean authorities have arrested and indicted the CEO of a tech firm and his accomplice for fraud. The two men are suspected of orchestrating a crypto scheme of over 500 billion won that took advantage of elderly people with false promises of massive returns. дальше »

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White Hat Hacker Secures $500K Bounty for Returning Ronin’s $10M

Ronin Network suffered a $10M Ether hack, suspected to be the work of a white hat hacker. Funds have been returned with a $500K bounty awarded. The post White Hat Hacker Secures $500K Bounty for Returning Ronin’s $10M appeared first on NFT News Today. дальше »

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North Korea’s digital infiltration: Threat of fake job applications in crypto

Suspected North Korean operatives are allegedly using fake job applications to infiltrate web3 projects, siphoning off millions and raising security concerns. In the last few years, blockchain and web3 have been at the forefront of technological innovation. However, to paraphrase… дальше »

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В Mystiko отвергли обвинения в инсайдерской торговле

Сообщество Mystiko Network заподозрило команду Web3-проекта «в крупной инсайдерской торговле» в ходе второго аирдропа. Об этом сообщил журналист Колин Ву. According to community, Mystiko Network is suspected of a large amount of insider trading in the 2nd Airdrop. дальше »

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