PEPE Scam Alert: Telegram, Twitter Accounts Hacked

Representatives of Pepe (PEPE), third-largest meme coin by market capitalization, say that two popular PEPE-associated accounts are hacked дальше »

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Bitcoin Pool Operator Hit with $2.5 Million Fine for Trading Scam

The CFTC has fined Jacob Orvidas for setting up and running a fraudulent bitcoin pool. The post Bitcoin Pool Operator Hit with $2.5 Million Fine for Trading Scam appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Mirror Trading CEO to Pay Record $1.7 Billion Restitution for Crypto Scam

Mirror Trading International has been ordered to pay $1.7 billion in restitution and penalties by a US District court judge. The post Mirror Trading CEO to Pay Record $1.7 Billion Restitution for Crypto Scam appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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US court finds South African firm guilty in major crypto scam

Mirror Trading International (MTI) is convicted by a U.S. court for deceiving victims in a Bitcoin scam, facing a restitution order of $1.7 billion. The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) revealed that Mirror Trading International Proprietary Limited (MTI) has… дальше »

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Did Binance Accidentally Fuel Scam? $240,000 Sent to Suspected Phishing Address

Enormous transfer from Binance's address to phishing address should not be cause for worry дальше »

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Turkish crypto exchange Thodex CEO gets 11,000-year sentence for $2B scam: Report

The Thodex founder fled the country in 2021 only to be detained in Albania in August 2022 and extradited to Turkey in April 2023. дальше »

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Tencent’s AI leviathan, $83M scam busted, China’s influencer ban: Asia Express

Tencent builds the largest AI LLM model ever, South Korean authorities bust $83M crypto scam.

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Mirror Trading International to pay $1.7B in restitution to victims of Bitcoin investment scam

The U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced on Sept. 7 the outcome of a case against a South African company involved in crypto fraud. The CFTC said that a judge has entered a consent order against Mirror Trading International Proprietary Limited (MTI), finding the company liable for several types of fraud. дальше »

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Crypto whale losses over $24m in phishing scam

Crypto whale has lost over $24 in rETH and stETH in a phishing attack дальше »

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Криптопользователь лишился $24,23 млн из-за фишинга

Неизвестный пользователь потерял $24,23 млн в stETH и rETH в результате фишинга. Он подтвердил несколько транзакций, предоставив злоумышленнику доступ к своим средствам.   По данным команды проекта Scam Sniffer, это произошло в ночь на 7 сентября 2023 года. дальше »

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Crypto Whale Suffers $24 Million Loss In Phishing Attack

The crypto space still presents risks like scams, hacks, rug pulls, etc. In another troubling event, a crypto whale lost over $24 million worth of assets in a massive phishing scam.  In this case, the victim address is regarded as a major liquidity provider on the Uniswap Decentralized Exchange (DEX), supplying over $1.6 million worth […] дальше »

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$24 Million Worth of Crypto Wiped out Overnight in Massive Phishing Attack

Eye-popping $24.23 million in stETH and rETH tokens stolen in a phishing attack just hours ago, as reported by cybersecurity watchdog Scam Sniffer дальше »

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Crypto Phishing Victim Loses $24 Million in Wallet Approval Scam  

A cryptocurrency investor lost $24.23 million in a phishing scam, losing stETH and rETH tokens. The scammer had previously been flagged and was linked to several crypto phishing websites. The post Crypto Phishing Victim Loses $24 Million in Wallet Approval Scam   appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Israeli Cyber Crime Unit Breaks Up Massive Crypto Investment Scam

The Israel Police Cyber Crime Unit has stopped a crypto scam that used harmful software to trick investors, including European ones, into losing millions. Suspected involvement of notorious crime families is being investigated. дальше »

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Four Arrested in $1.5 Million Tether Scam in Taiwan

Four people have been arrested on suspicion of taking part in a far-reaching scam involving Tether. The post Four Arrested in $1.5 Million Tether Scam in Taiwan appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Crypto Scam Accounts Still Plague X Despite Elon Musk’s Promises

Scam accounts and spam bots are on the rise on Musk's X.

The post Crypto Scam Accounts Still Plague X Despite Elon Musk’s Promises appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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SEC Charges Hawaiian Resident for Bizarre Crypto Scam

The SEC has charged Hawaiian resident Jeremy Koski with securities fraud for allegedly manipulating equity investment funds on the Nasdaq and making false promises about cryptocurrency conversion. дальше »

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Grayscale defeats SEC, ETF drama takes spotlight, Ronaldinho embroiled in crypto scam | Weekly Recap

This week, Grayscale triumphs, while developments emerged regarding spot-based BTC ETF applications and allegations against Ronaldinho. дальше »

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Ronaldinho denies part in alleged $61M crypto scam at congressional hearing

The former pro soccer player said in a congressional hearing that his likeness was improperly used to market an allegedly fraudulent crypto scheme. дальше »

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Ronaldinho Refutes Involvement in Alleged Crypto Pyramid Scheme

Football legend Ronaldinho has denied involvement in a $61m crypto pyramid scheme, claiming he was a victim of the scam. He refuted any association with the company 18K Ronaldinho. The post Ronaldinho Refutes Involvement in Alleged Crypto Pyramid Scheme appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Karnataka Police Launch Internal Probe Over Handling of Evidence in Bitcoin Scam

Police in the state of Karnataka, India, look into how local officers handled evidence in the case of a crypto criminal. The post Karnataka Police Launch Internal Probe Over Handling of Evidence in Bitcoin Scam appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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SHIB Scam Alert: Malefactors Managed to Launch X Advertising Campaign

Attackers managed to circumvent X (formerly Twitter) security algorithms at least twice in order to start promoting fake SHIB, BONE airdrops дальше »

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U.S. Court Calls ETH a Commodity While Tossing Investor Suit Against Uniswap

A New York judge declined to "stretch the federal securities laws to cover the conduct alleged" in a proposed class action complaint seeking to hold Uniswap accountable for "scam tokens" issued on the protocol. дальше »

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Elon Musk to Add Audio & Video Calls to X (Twitter): Will Scam Bots Take Over?

Elon Musk's announcement of adding audio and video calls to X aims to revolutionize social media, but experts warn of potential vulnerabilities, including scams and AI bot exploitation. The post Elon Musk to Add Audio & Video Calls to X (Twitter): Will Scam Bots Take Over? appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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US Judge Throws Out Lawsuit Against Uniswap Over Scam Token Woes

A US judge dismissed a lawsuit by investors against Uniswap, stating that current crypto regulations don't provide a basis for their claim that Uniswap is responsible for their losses from scam tokens. дальше »

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Uniswap Labs, VC backers cleared of liability in scam token case as judge dismisses complaint

A judge for the United States District Court of Southern New York dismissed a class action suit against Uniswap in a filing dated Aug. 30. The lawsuit, which targeted Uniswap Labs as well as venture capital defendants Paradigm, Andreessen Horowitz, and USV, claimed that the plaintiffs suffered financial losses due to investing in scam tokens […] The post Uniswap Labs, VC backers cleared of liability in scam token case as judge dismisses complaint appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Judge rules in favour of Uniswap in class action lawsuit

A US court has dismissed the class action lawsuit against crypto platform Uniswap. The suit alleged Uniswap users lost money in scam tokens on the platform,but the judge ruled you cannot sue software of provider of the software for crimes committed by third parties. дальше »

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Bigger Than The XRP Win? Uniswap Triumphs Over “Scam Tokens” Accusations

Another significant crypto entity scored a victory in the US legal system as Ethereum-based crypto exchange Uniswap won a class action. The legal battle was fundamental for the platform as it could have set a dangerous precedent for the nascent industry. дальше »

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Australian regulator ASIC to ramp up focus on digital scam

ASIC, Australia’s financial watchdog, has announced a new four-year plan prioritizing consumer protection against digital scams, including cryptocurrency-related frauds. ASIC, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, has unveiled a new four-year strategy aimed at shielding consumers and businesses from digital… дальше »

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Football star Ronaldinho could go to jail over crypto scam

The Brazilian football star Ronaldinho failed to testify at a hearing about his alleged crypto scam participation in Brazil. The famous football player could be arrested by the Brazilian authorities and forced to testify over a pyramid scheme. According to… дальше »

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Ronaldinho Allegedly Tied to 2% Daily Return Crypto Scam, No-Show in Court

Former football star Ronaldinho is accused of operating a cryptocurrency pyramid scheme through his company, 18K Ronaldinho, but avoided a court hearing due to bad weather. The post Ronaldinho Allegedly Tied to 2% Daily Return Crypto Scam, No-Show in Court appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Ronaldinho fails to testify in crypto scam probe, faces possible arrest in Brazil

The investigation centers around the Brazilian soccer star’s company “18kRonaldinho,” which promised clients daily profits of over 2% through crypto investments. дальше »

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DEA Duped by Common Crypto Scam, Sends $55K to Wrong Address

The DEA fell prey to an address poisoning scam, leading them to transfer $55,000 to scammers. дальше »

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Magnate Finance’s $6.4M TVL Appears to Be Pulled

Magnate Finance is suspected of an exit scam of over $6 million, with ties hinting at connections to a prior incident involving Solfire. дальше »

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Magnet Finance rug pulls $6.4m on Base L2

Coinbase’s Base L2 network faces a new setback as Magnate Finance orchestrates a $6.5 million exit scam using price oracle manipulation. On Aug. 25, ZachXBT, an on-chain analyst and crypto expert, sent out a community alert through X (previously known… дальше »

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US drug regulator mistakenly sent $55k to scammer

US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) mistakenly transferred $55,000 to a crypto scammer, exposing vulnerabilities even amidst high-security operations. The scam was uncovered when the US Marshals Service detected the incident. дальше »

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New $5M exit scam fears as DeFi grows on Base with 1inch Network launch

1inch Network has announced its expansion to Base, a Layer-2 Ethereum scaling solution incubated by renowned crypto exchange Coinbase. This strategic move aims to offer 1inch users access to deeper liquidity, lower transaction costs, and higher speeds, further enriching their trading experience. дальше »

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Magnate Finance Pulls $6.5M Exit Scam on Base L2 Weeks After BALD Token Debacle

Magnate Finance has reportedly exit scammed with $6. 5 million from Coinbase's Base layer-2 network, using price oracle manipulation of DAI and wETH. This follows a $23 million rug-pull involving BALD tokens. дальше »

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DEA gets duped: Agency loses $55K in address poisoning scam

The DEA, the country's lead drug enforcement agency, is yet to find those responsible for the attack but has enlisted the help of the FBI. дальше »

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US SEC charges former police lieutenant over a crypto scam

The SEC is charging John A. DeSalvo for his alleged involvement in a crypto scam targeting police officers дальше »

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DEA’s Mishandling of Seized Crypto Results in Scammer Getting $50,000

DEA loses $50K in an address poisoning scam.

The post DEA’s Mishandling of Seized Crypto Results in Scammer Getting $50,000 appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Israeli police links local businessman to $290 million crypto scam

Israeli police are accusing Moshe Hogeg of fraud and allege that he was involved in a $290 million crypto scam. They now want state prosecutors to charge him дальше »

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Crypto Fraud: Former Corrections Officer Charged In Blazar Token Scam

A crypto fraud scheme has come to light, implicating John A. DeSalvo, a former lieutenant at the New Jersey Department of Corrections, in a complex web of deceit that specifically targeted police officers and first responders. дальше »

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Cybercriminals launch new crypto scam using Google Ads

Cybercriminals deploy new crypto scams using Google ads to redirect users to phishing sites deceptively. A new type of crypto scam has surfaced recently, where scammers are buying ads for genuine crypto websites on Google, and then using URL injection… дальше »

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Crypto scam targets law personnel; SEC charges accused

The officer faced charges of allegedly orchestrating fraudulent crypto schemes and misleading investors. The accused allegedly incurred substantial losses and misappropriated a significant portThe post Crypto scam targets law personnel; SEC charges accused appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Israel police goes after business magnate for $290 mln crypto scam

Hogeg raised these funds across the world during 2017-18 under the guise of funding four crypto ventures. Police charged him with fraud, money laundering, tax violations, and sexual offences. дальше »

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Crypto Heayweight Accused Of $290 Million Scam Among Other Charges

Crypto Israeli investor and prominent businessman Moshe Hogeg is set to face charges for his alleged involvement in a $290 million scam, according to a report by Bloomberg on Wednesday. Over the last two years, Hogeg has been investigated by the Israeli Police for allegedly duping thousands of investors through several proposed crypto businesses.  Related […] дальше »

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Israeli Crypto Entrepreneur Accused of Running $290 Million Scam

Israeli Moshe Hogeg faces charges related to a $290 million crypto scam.

The post Israeli Crypto Entrepreneur Accused of Running $290 Million Scam appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Shibarium Optimized and Almost Ready for Reopening, XRP Lawyer Says SEC Caused Inestimable Damage, New Shiba Inu Scam Appeared: Crypto News Digest by U.Today

Make sure you are up to date with the latest events in the crypto industry with U.Today's news digest! дальше »

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Phishing Attacks Continue to Rise as Scammers Steal $675,000 Through USDT Approval Scam

Scammers stole $675K and seven NFTs in two phishing attacks. PeckShield, a blockchain security firm, advises users to revoke unlimited USDT spending permission. The post Phishing Attacks Continue to Rise as Scammers Steal $675,000 Through USDT Approval Scam appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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