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Address Poisoning Scam: One Copy-Paste Mistake Cost a Crypto Trader $50 Million

A victim lost nearly $50 million in USDT after copying a fraudulent wallet address that mimicked their intended destination, as cryptocurrency losses from hacks and scams approach $90 billion since the industry's inception.

, by Anas Hassan

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SAFE Crypto Act Targets Crypto Scams After $9.3B Losses — New Federal Task Force Looms

U.S. senators have introduced the bipartisan SAFE Crypto Act to detect, disrupt, and prevent crypto-related fraud after a surge in scams cost Americans $9.3 billion in 2024.

, by Hassan Shittu

Bitcoin Adviser Reveals How Client Lost Retirement Funds to Romance Scam

A Bitcoin investor lost his retirement savings after ignoring warnings and sending funds to a romance scammer.

Base Co-Founder Draws Fire After Backing Soulja Boy’s Token Despite Repeated Scam Claims

Base co-founder Jesse Pollak is facing mounting criticism after publicly engaging with and backing activity linked to a meme token associated with rapper Soulja Boy. The case revives long-running concerns about celebrity-driven crypto promotions and the responsibility of senior ecosystem...

, by Hassan Shittu

DOJ Seizes Burma Crypto Scam Domain After Victims Lost Millions in Fake Trading Scheme

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has taken down a web domain linked to a major crypto investment scam operating out of Burma, targeting people in the United States. The site, tickmilleas(dot)com, was allegedly run by operators inside the Tai Chang scam compound, also known as Casino Kosai,...

, by Hassan Shittu

Oklahoma Man Lands 5 Years Behind Bars For Nearly $10 Million Crypto Scheme

An Oklahoma resident landed five years behind bars for playing a leading role in a $9.4 million crypto investment scheme, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on November 14. Oklahoma Man Gets Prison Time for Crypto Scheme Travis Ford, the co-founder and CEO of Wolf Capital Crypto...

, by Julia Smith

‘Pig-Butchering’ Scams Explode Into a National Security Threat, Chainalysis Warn

The multibillion-dollar “pig-butchering” scam industry, once treated as a consumer-fraud issue, is now being described as a growing national security concern, according to a new discussion featuring Chainalysis and anti-fraud investigators. On a recent podcast, Andrew Fierman, head of national...

, by Hassan Shittu

AI vs AI: How New Technologies Are Combating Sophisticated Crypto Scams

Scams make up the majority of illicit activity in the cryptocurrency sector. Findings from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) show that U.S. citizens lost $9.3 billion to crypto scams last year. The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has only made this worse. According to blockchain...

, by Rachel Wolfson

AI-Powered Crypto Scams: What They Are, How They Work And How to Protect Yourself

The cryptocurrency sector is well-known for being prone to hacks, yet the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has increased the potential for fraud and crypto scams. What once were considered relatively unsophisticated crypto scams are now becoming far more convincing, scalable, and dangerous...

, by Rachel Wolfson

U.S. Moves to Seize Record $12B in Bitcoin from Global ‘Pig Butchering’ Scam After Joint Crackdown

The United States has announced the largest-ever cryptocurrency seizure tied to international online scams, in a sweeping crackdown that exposes a vast global fraud and human trafficking network. Federal prosecutors and financial regulators revealed coordinated actions between the Department of...

, by Hassan Shittu

Monad Co-Founder’s Urgent Warning: Scammers Infiltrate Official Telegram With Fake Airdrop Ads

Monad co-founder Keone Hon has issued a public warning after scammers infiltrated the project’s official Telegram channel with fake advertisements mimicking the network’s upcoming airdrop claim portal. The incident occurred just a few hours before the highly anticipated launch of the MON...

, by Hassan Shittu

X Exposes Massive Bribe Scandal to Restore Suspended Crypto Accounts

X’s Global Government Affairs team announced on September 19, 2025, that it had uncovered a bribery network attempting to reinstate accounts suspended for crypto scams and platform manipulation. According to the company, middlemen were used to approach employees with bribe offers on behalf of...

, by Hassan Shittu

California Man Gets 51 Months for Laundering $37M in Cambodia-Based Crypto Scam

California resident Shengsheng He received a 51-month federal prison sentence for laundering $36.9 million from victims in an international crypto investment scam operated from Cambodia-based centers. The court ordered $26.8 million in restitution for victims of the elaborate scheme. He,...

, by Anas Hassan

BTS Star Jungkook Targeted as Hackers Steal $28.1M from South Korea’s Elite

South Korean police have dismantled an international hacking ring accused of stealing nearly 39 billion won ($28.1 million) from some of the country’s wealthiest and most high-profile figures, including BTS member Jungkook. The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency’s Cyber Investigation Unit...

, by Hassan Shittu

Judge Backs Logan Paul’s Bid to Dismiss CryptoZoo Class-Action Lawsuit

A Texas magistrate judge has recommended dismissing most of a proposed class-action lawsuit against YouTuber Logan Paul over CryptoZoo.

Crypto Influencer Sentenced to 1 Year in Prison for $3.5 Million Cloud Mining Scam

A crypto influencer has been sentenced to one year and one day in prison for orchestrating a cryptojacking scheme.

Czech Police Arrest Convicted Trafficker Linked to Multi-Million-Dollar Bitcoin Scandal

Czech authorities have arrested convicted drug trafficker Tomas Jirikovsky in a deepening probe into a $45 million Bitcoin donation.

FBI Alert: Scammers Pose as Lawyers to Target Past Crypto Fraud Victims with Fraudulent Recovery Schemes

The FBI has issued an updated alert warning of fictitious law firms targeting crypto fraud victims with fraudulent recovery schemes, exploiting vulnerable populations, including the elderly, by impersonating legitimate lawyers and government entities. The sophisticated scams combine multiple...

, by Anas Hassan

CrediX Finance Team Vanishes After $4.5M Hack, Exit Scam Suspected

The team behind decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol CrediX Finance appears to have vanished following a $4.5 million exploit that drained funds from the platform, sparking widespread suspicions of an exit scam. In an August 8 alert, blockchain security firm CertiK reported that CrediX...

, by Anas Hassan

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