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29.01 / 04:47

BLOCK Coinone Trade social South Korean Crypto Exchanges Blocked $82m Worth of Romance Scam Transactions in 2023

South Korean crypto exchanges say they blocked over $82 million worth of transactions linked to romance scams last year.

26.01 / 14:15

Citi FIVE Action Porsche OneCoin OneCoin Scam Lawyer Faces Decade Behind Bars for $400 Million Laundering

Mark Scott, a former partner at U.S. law firm Locke Lord, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for his involvement in Ruja Ignatova’s OneCoin crypto scam worth nearly $400 million.

23.01 / 13:15

Target security Software Exodus Bitcoin Kaspersky Labs Uncovers MacOS Malware Targeting Bitcoin and Exodus Wallets

Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Labs has uncovered a new strain of malware specifically designed to target macOS users and their Bitcoin and Exodus wallets.

22.01 / 11:07

Blockchain Ethereum ETH security Research Scammers Use Meme Coin Mania to Defraud 42,000 Victims and Amass $32 Million: Blockfence

A group of fraudsters has managed to deceive over 42,000 victims, accumulating a staggering $32 million in a series of crypto scams that began in April 2023.

21.01 / 20:19

Manufacturing security Cybercrime information reports phishing attack Trezor Security Breach Exposes 66K Users: Phishing Risks Heightened

Trezor has reported a security breach that has exposed the contact information of nearly 66,000 of its users.

21.01 / 10:13

markets SEC coinbase security Church Videos Denver Pastor Claims $300K Home Renovation Funded by Crypto Scam Was ‘God’s Plan’

Denver pastor Eli Regalado, who is currently facing a lawsuit filed by Colorado’s securities commission for allegedly defrauding investors through the sale of the valueless INDXcoin cryptocurrency, has released a video responding to the allegations.

20.01 / 18:21

pig butchering ‘Pig Butchering’ Crypto Scheme Uncovered: Debiex Charged by CFTC for Defrauding Investors

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has charged digital asset platform Debiex for engaging in a deceptive scheme known as “pig butchering,” which resulted in the loss of $2.3 million from investors.

19.01 / 02:59

UPS Citizens show social Crypto Scam Based on TV Show The Boy’s Word Sweeping Russia, Warns Central Bank

Russia’s Central Bank has warned citizens about a crypto “scam” project based on the hit drama series The Boy’s Word: Blood on the Asphalt.

19.01 / 02:59

Crypto Crime Over $24 Billion in Cryptocurrency Received by Illicit Addresses in 2023, Down 40% from 2022: Chainalysis

Crypto research firm Chainalysis revealed that at least $24.2 billion worth of cryptocurrency was sent to illicit wallet addresses in 2023, encompassing addresses associated with sanctions, terrorist financing, and scams. The figure is considered a conservative estimate, and Chainalysis expects it to rise as more illicit addresses are identified.

18.01 / 20:20

Cybersecurity Uniswap Uniswap Prioritizes Security, Unveils Permit2 to Stop Hackers Draining User Funds

Decentralized exchange Uniswap has unveiled a new security tool called Permit2 today to give users more control over their digital assets and prevent hackers from exploiting vulnerabilities.

17.01 / 21:31

ETH Platform Reddit social shock Reddit User Loses $250,000 in ETH to Crypto Airdrop Scam — How Can Investors Stay Safe?

A Reddit user recently fell victim to an elaborate cryptocurrency phishing scam, losing the equivalent of $250,000 in ether (ETH) after responding to a fake airdrop.

11.01 / 15:01

Blockchain Aware CEO Actor Investigations NOT British Actor Who Posed as HyperVerse CEO Apologises, Says He Was Not Aware of the Scam

Stephen Harrison, a British actor based in Thailand, has publicly apologized for his involvement in the HyperVerse cryptocurrency scandal .

05.01 / 14:06

Certik Official X Account of Blockchain Security Firm CertiK Compromised – What’s Going On?

The X account (formerly Twitter) of blockchain security company CertiK has been compromised with bad actors posting a phishing link to a wallet drainer.

03.01 / 10:44

coindcx CoinDCX Clarifies Fraud Complaints Against Scam Crypto App Sharing its Name

The Delhi Police have initiated a cheating case against crypto app CoinDCX, following complaints from users about alleged bank fraud. However, India’s largest crypto exchange CoinDCX clarified that the fraud did not occur on their platform but rather on a fake app impersonating their name.

03.01 / 09:11

Another Man Arrested in India’s Multi-Billion GainBitcoin Ponzi Scam as Investigation Intensifies

India’s probe agency, the Directorate of Enforcement (ED), has arrested Nitin Gaur, the brother-in-law of Ajay Bhardwaj, in connection with the multi-billion-dollar GainBitcoin Ponzi scam.

03.01 / 00:59

Airdrops Crypto Scammers Swipe $123K in stETH from Nest Wallet Founder in Fake Airdrop

In a sobering reminder of the prevalence of cryptocurrency scams, Nest Wallet co-founder Bill Lou revealed on Tuesday he fell victim to an elaborate fake airdrop scheme resulting in the theft of over $123,000 worth of staked Ethereum (stETH).

01.01 / 09:44

Blockchain Binance Citizens scam show reports Attorney Says They Are “Receiving 5-6 Emails a Day” From Victims of Pig Butchering Scams

Pig butchering scams, a rapidly growing criminal activity involving online romance, fake crypto investments, and human trafficking, have been plaguing US citizens, resulting in significant financial losses.

26.12 / 15:48

google ads Crypto Websites Fake Crypto Websites on Google Ads Drain $3 Million in Christmas Phishing Scam

A new report reveals that scammers stole over $3 million in cryptocurrency from victims this holiday season using fake crypto websites promoted through Google Ads.

19.12 / 12:10

Indian Law Enforcement Arrest Key Player in GainBitcoin Scam Year After Mastermind’s Death

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has arrested Simpy Bhardwaj aka Simpy Gaur, wife of Ajay Bhardwaj in the ongoing money laundering investigation in the country’s largest crypto ponzi scam GainBitcoin.

15.12 / 15:11

interview Rug Pull Crypto Crime Public-Private Partnerships Necessary in Investigating Crypto Crimes: Former IRS Agent and Lead Investigator at Merkle Science

In an exclusive interview with CryptoNews, former IRS agent Richard Reinhardt, now serving as the lead investigator at Merkle Science, talked about growing challenges in investigating crypto-related crimes and the need for public-private partnerships.

06.12 / 10:53

SFC Hong Kong SFC Flags Potential Crypto Frauds Involving HongKongDAO and BitCuped

Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has issued a warning to the public about potential virtual asset-related frauds involving “HongKongDAO” and “BitCuped.”

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