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Rising crypto scams in France trigger crackdown by authorities

Franch authorities are intensifying efforts to curb burgeoning crypto scams and fraudulent schemes exploiting consumer trust.

1 year ago

Crime

SEC charges Jump Crypto subsidiary $123 million for manipulating Terra Luna UST peg

Tai Mo Shan accused of masking true support behind Terra USD stability.

1 year ago

Crypto

US government recovers $3.5 million in Bitcoin to reimburse cyber fraud victims

The authorities said Bitcoin recent price increase would aid their efforts to reimburse the fraud victims.

1 year ago

Crime

LastPass-linked crypto theft climbs to over $250 million after latest $5.4 million hit

Crypto holders urged to act as attackers leverage 2-years old LastPass breach to drain millions despite strong encryption claims.

1 year ago

DeFi

Stanford Blockchain Club slams DOJ’s use of archaic laws in Tornado Cash case

Stanford Blockchain Club challenges the DOJ's prosecution of Tornado Cash, arguing for legislative clarity.

1 year ago

Crime

SEC charges three people for impersonating securities brokers in $2.9 million Bitcoin-related scam

Using voice-modification software and AI, the defendants crafted elaborate façades to deceive investors into fraudulent Bitcoin purchases.

1 year ago

Crime

Crypto user loses $7.8 million in SolvBTC as phishing scams surge on social media

Sophisticated social engineering and malware tactics hike crypto phishing scams on social media.

1 year ago

Crime

Cardano founder renews call for ‘verified tweets’ after social media hack

Hoskinson advocates for biometric authentication and public-key cryptography to enhance social media security.

1 year ago

Regulation

Australia intensifies crypto ATM oversight to curb money laundering risks

AUSTRAC task force targets non-compliant crypto ATMs to combat criminal exploitation.

1 year ago

Hacks

North Korean hackers impersonate tech professionals to steal billions in crypto

North Korean IT operatives use sophisticated AI and malware tactics to fund state nuclear arsenal and evade sanctions.

1 year ago

Crime

Crypto losses hit second-lowest level of $71 million in November 2024

DeFi dominates November as centralized platforms remain top targets for 2024 crypto losses

1 year ago

Crime

XT Exchange assures users after $1.7 million asset theft disrupts services

Technical team conducts urgent investigation while XT assures user assets remain secure amid asset transfer incident.

1 year ago

Crime News

Rising crypto scams in France trigger crackdown by authorities

SEC charges Jump Crypto subsidiary $123 million for manipulating Terra Luna UST peg

US government recovers $3.5 million in Bitcoin to reimburse cyber fraud victims

LastPass-linked crypto theft climbs to over $250 million after latest $5.4 million hit

Stanford Blockchain Club slams DOJ’s use of archaic laws in Tornado Cash case

SEC charges three people for impersonating securities brokers in $2.9 million Bitcoin-related scam

Crypto user loses $7.8 million in SolvBTC as phishing scams surge on social media

Cardano founder renews call for ‘verified tweets’ after social media hack

Australia intensifies crypto ATM oversight to curb money laundering risks

North Korean hackers impersonate tech professionals to steal billions in crypto

Crypto losses hit second-lowest level of $71 million in November 2024

XT Exchange assures users after $1.7 million asset theft disrupts services

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Rising crypto scams in France trigger crackdown by authorities

SEC charges Jump Crypto subsidiary $123 million for manipulating Terra Luna UST peg

US government recovers $3.5 million in Bitcoin to reimburse cyber fraud victims

LastPass-linked crypto theft climbs to over $250 million after latest $5.4 million hit

Stanford Blockchain Club slams DOJ’s use of archaic laws in Tornado Cash case

SEC charges three people for impersonating securities brokers in $2.9 million Bitcoin-related scam

Crypto user loses $7.8 million in SolvBTC as phishing scams surge on social media

Cardano founder renews call for ‘verified tweets’ after social media hack

Australia intensifies crypto ATM oversight to curb money laundering risks

North Korean hackers impersonate tech professionals to steal billions in crypto

Crypto losses hit second-lowest level of $71 million in November 2024

XT Exchange assures users after $1.7 million asset theft disrupts services

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