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South Korea: North Korea Stole Millions From Crypto Exchanges Last Year

The South Korean National Intelligence Service claimed North Korea stole "billions of won" in cryptocurrencies last year.

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Bee Token ICO Stung by $1 Million Phishing Scam

Due to a phishing scam, investors in the Bee Token ICO have actually sent nearly $1 million to malicious actors instead.

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CFTC Sues Obscure Crypto Scheme 'My Big Coin' for Fraud

The Commodity Future Exchange Commission (CFTC) has charged two individuals and a Las Vegas-based business in connection with a cryptocurrency scam.

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Hacks, Scams and Attacks: Blockchain's 2017 Disasters

Hackers and scammers netted nearly $490 million in 2017. In this recap, CoinDesk takes a look at the most important incidents and their impact.

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ICO Scammers Steal $500k in Phony Enigma Project Pre-Sale Launch

As much as $500,000 in ether has been stolen from supporters of the Enigma blockchain project following a security compromise.

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Indian Police Prepare Charges Against OneCoin Founder Ruja Ignatova

Authorities in India have prepared charges against Ruja Ignatova, founder of the suspected fraudulent investment scheme, OneCoin.

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More German Prosecutors Join OneCoin Investigations

Regional prosecutors in Germany are investigating a payment processor connected to OneCoin.

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Police Are Holding OneCoin Promoters in Custody in India

Indian police are continuing their efforts to recoup funds from promoters of OneCoin.

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German Regulators Order OneCoin to 'Dismantle Trading System'

Germany is stepping up its ongoing crackdown on OneCoin, a digital currency investment scheme widely believed to be fraudulent.

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Matchpool: The ICO 'Scandal' That Wasn't

It's been a bumpy ride from the heights of a successful ICO to allegations of an 'exit scam'. What's been going on at Matchpool?

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