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Blockchain security firm warns of AI code poisoning risk after OpenAI’s ChatGPT recommends scam API

Blockchain security experts warn that the risk of AI poisoning has emerged, threatening trust in AI technologies.

1 year ago

Crime

South Korea links major crypto heist to North Korea, recovers Bitcoin

South Korea's success in reclaiming stolen crypto marks a breakthrough in combatting North Korean cybercrime.

1 year ago

Legal

FTX co-founder Gary Wang sentenced to ‘time served’ as FTX criminal cases end

Judge grants leniency to Gary Wang after his key role in exposing FTX's misuse of funds.

1 year ago

Crime

Switzerland regulator warns of rising crypto money laundering risks

FINMA implements institution-specific measures to counter rising crypto-related money laundering activities within Switzerland.

1 year ago

Crime

Crypto phishing scam nets $129 million in USDT then funds mysteriously return

Blockchain firm Scam Sniffer sheds light on how subtle address differences can lead to massive crypto losses amid a recent phishing attempt.

1 year ago

Exchanges

Delhi police arrest key suspect in $235 million WazirX crypto breach

Liminal criticized for non-cooperation in charge sheet as WazirX outlines recovery strategy for creditors.

1 year ago

Crime

South Korean police arrest YouTuber, 11 others in $231M crypto fraud case

More than 15,000 investors affected by fraud involving 28 virtual assets in complex scheme led by influential YouTuber.

1 year ago

People

FTX’s former CTO pleads for non-custodial sentence, cites aid in Bankman-Fried’s conviction

Wang emphasized his minor role and collaboration with authorities in bid for non-custodial sentence.

1 year ago

Legal

Judge may call Craig Wright back to the UK so he cannnot ‘hide behind a keyboard from a closet in Thailand’

Wright pushes for courtroom absence from Singapore, but judge cites UK residency and case importance.

1 year ago

Hacks

Radiant Capital exploit accounts for half of October’s six-month low $116M crypto crime

Crypto exploits remain a major pain point for the emerging industry despite increased vigilance among investors.

1 year ago

Regulation

US and Nigeria unite to tackle crypto crime with new liaison group

The Bilateral Liaison Group will help the countries strenghten their capabilities in investigating crypto-related crimes.

1 year ago

Crime

Scammer who stole 4,100 Bitcoin appears in US court charged with wire fraud

Malone Lam and co-conspirator exploited victim's trust through fake support calls, extracting over $274 million in crypto.

1 year ago

Crime News

Blockchain security firm warns of AI code poisoning risk after OpenAI’s ChatGPT recommends scam API

South Korea links major crypto heist to North Korea, recovers Bitcoin

FTX co-founder Gary Wang sentenced to ‘time served’ as FTX criminal cases end

Switzerland regulator warns of rising crypto money laundering risks

Crypto phishing scam nets $129 million in USDT then funds mysteriously return

Delhi police arrest key suspect in $235 million WazirX crypto breach

South Korean police arrest YouTuber, 11 others in $231M crypto fraud case

FTX’s former CTO pleads for non-custodial sentence, cites aid in Bankman-Fried’s conviction

Judge may call Craig Wright back to the UK so he cannnot ‘hide behind a keyboard from a closet in Thailand’

Radiant Capital exploit accounts for half of October’s six-month low $116M crypto crime

US and Nigeria unite to tackle crypto crime with new liaison group

Scammer who stole 4,100 Bitcoin appears in US court charged with wire fraud

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Blockchain security firm warns of AI code poisoning risk after OpenAI’s ChatGPT recommends scam API

South Korea links major crypto heist to North Korea, recovers Bitcoin

FTX co-founder Gary Wang sentenced to ‘time served’ as FTX criminal cases end

Switzerland regulator warns of rising crypto money laundering risks

Crypto phishing scam nets $129 million in USDT then funds mysteriously return

Delhi police arrest key suspect in $235 million WazirX crypto breach

South Korean police arrest YouTuber, 11 others in $231M crypto fraud case

FTX’s former CTO pleads for non-custodial sentence, cites aid in Bankman-Fried’s conviction

Judge may call Craig Wright back to the UK so he cannnot ‘hide behind a keyboard from a closet in Thailand’

Radiant Capital exploit accounts for half of October’s six-month low $116M crypto crime

US and Nigeria unite to tackle crypto crime with new liaison group

Scammer who stole 4,100 Bitcoin appears in US court charged with wire fraud

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