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Super Rich Crypto Investor Allegedly Abducted and Held for Ransom – Here’s What Happened

A Canadian self-proclaimed “crypto king,” who allegedly defrauded investors out of millions, was kidnapped, tortured, and held for a multi-million-dollar ransom.Aiden Pleterski, a 23-year-old accused of running a crypto investment scheme, was allegedly abducted from downtown Toronto and...

, by Ruholamin Haqshanas

US Department of Justice: Bulgarian Woman Faces Charges in Multi-Billion-Dollar “OneCoin” Crypto Scam

A Bulgarian woman has been extradited to the United States for her involvement in the notorious OneCoin crypto scheme.In a recent press release, the US Department of Justice said it had filed charges against Irina Dilkinska, a Bulgarian woman involved in the OneCoin crypto Ponzi...

, by Ruholamin Haqshanas

Today in Crypto: Pro-Russian & Neo-Nazi Militia Groups Promoting Digital Wallets for Crowdfunding on Telegram, Crypto Scams in Hong Kong up 67%, Thailand to Offer Tax Breaks for Investment Tokens Is

Get your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptoasset and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today's crypto news.__________Security news Russia-backed interest groups are crowdfunding expenses to cover weapons, supplies, and other materials by promoting...

, by Sead Fadilpašić

Today in Crypto: ByBit Announces Card, PancakeSwap to Launch V3 on BNB Chain, Egypt Arrests 29 Scammers, Pakistan Banks’ Association to Develop a Blockchain-based KYC Platform

Get your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptoasset and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today's crypto news.__________Exchange news ByBit announced a new debit card that will allow users to make payments and withdraw cash using crypto. The Bybit...

, by Sead Fadilpašić

Sharp Rise in Dating App-based Crypto Mining Scams in South Korea

There has been a rise in scams that use dating apps to lure victims onto bogus crypto mining platforms, a South Korean security provider has claimed.Per EDaily, the claims were made by the regulation technology developer and security provider Uppsala Security. The firm said that scammers are now...

, by Tim Alper

South Korean Police Arrest 30 in $8m ‘Crypto Scam’ Bust

South Korean police have arrested 30 people as part of an investigation into a suspected $ 8 million crypto scam. Masterminds appear to have promised investors “guaranteed gains” of up to 2,000%.Munhwa Ilbo reported that Seoul Metropolitan Police estimate the “gang” managed...

, by Tim Alper

Chinese Prosecutors Close Net on 40 Suspected Crypto Scammers

Up to 40 suspected crypto scammers are facing prosecution in China – with 10 already standing trial.Per Jimu News, 10 of the alleged scammers are being tried at the Enshi (Hubei Province) branch of the People’s Court on fraud charges.The public prosecution agency claims that the...

, by Tim Alper

Cyber Criminals Target Crypto Investors with New Malware – Here’s What You Need to Know

Hackers and cybercriminals have been targeting crypto investors with two new malware threats that scout the internet for unwary investors to steal their funds. According to a recent report by anti-malware software Malwarebytes, two new cybersecurity threats, which include recently discovered...

, by Ruholamin Haqshanas

French Court Jails 50-year-old International Crypto Scammer for Four Years

The 50-year-old mastermind of a “vast” and “international” French crypto scam that duped at least 14 victims out of over $375,000 has been sentenced to four years in prison.Le Parisien reported that the mastermind was a resident of Seine-et-Marne, a department of the...

, by Tim Alper

Bogus Crypto Bank Chief Jailed for 10 Years After Duping Investors out of $181 Million

The CEO of a bogus South Korean crypto bank has been handed a 10-year jail term – after cheating investors out of a total of $181 million.The news outlets Chosun and Newsis reported that the CEO (surnamed Ko) led a firm named QRC Bank. Ko was convicted of fraud and other charges. Two other...

, by Tim Alper

Brazil: $193 Million ‘Crypto Pyramid’ Firm Declared Bankrupt

Indeal, the Brazilian company behind a suspected crypto pyramid scheme worth some $193 million, has declared bankruptcy.The firm was at the heart of a major police operation back in May 2019. The police dubbed their operation Operation Egypt and worked in conjunction with the nation’s tax...

, by Tim Alper

Today in Crypto: Ethereum to Activate Zhejiang Testnet Next Week, Sberbank to Release a DeFi Platform by May, Titan Comics to Launch a Comic Series Based on Nouns NFTs in April

Get your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptoasset and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news.__________Blockchain news The Ethereum network will activate the Zhejiang public testnet on February 7, while preparing for the...

, by Sead Fadilpašić

CertiK Report Reveals a Strange Twist Behind the ‘Monkey Drainer’ Scam

The latest report by the crypto security firm CertiK revealed two individuals behind a several-million-dollar-heavy scam – and there is a twist to the duo’s partnership.The report explained that “a number” of scammers had been using a phishing kit known as ‘Monkey...

, by Sead Fadilpašić

S Korean Police Probe Possible $8m Crypto Scam Targeting Investors Who’d Suffered Losses

South Korean police are probing a possible $8m crypto scam – after a group of 40 alleged victims complained they were tricked into buying a potentially worthless or non-existent crypto-asset.According to Chosun Ilbo, the case was brought to the police’s attention by the group’s...

, by Tim Alper

Canadian Resident Heartbroken After Falling Victim to Crypto Scam, Loses Home and Almost $500K – Here’s What Happened

An Ontario man has allegedly lost his home plus his entire life savings after falling victim to a crypto scam. Stephen Carr of Meaford got involved with the scam after watching a YouTube video that promised he could make large amounts of money trading commodities, foreign currencies, and...

, by Ruholamin Haqshanas

Robinhood’s Verified Twitter Account was Hacked and Started Promoting a Crypto Scam – This is What Happened Next

Attackers hacked into major US online trading platform Robinhood's social media accounts to promote a scam token. Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao soon said that the account linked to the incident had been locked.On Wednesday, the platform's official Twitter account, RobinhoodApp, posted a "reminder" to...

, by Sead Fadilpašić

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