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U.K. and China Battle for Control of $7B in Bitcoin: Dump Incoming?
After one of the world's largest ever crypto seizures, a high-stakes court battle will decide who should control Bitcoin worth billions.
, by Connor Sephton
Bitcoin News
Indian Enforcement Directorate Raids Several Cities in $29M Crypto Fraud Ring

Indian ED is conducting search operations at 11 premises in connection with a $29 million worth crypto fraud.

, by Sujha Sundararajan
Blockchain News
Crypto Scammer’s Sentence Jumps from 18 Months to 12 Years in $20M Fraud Case

Judge Hellerstein’s increase of Nicholas Truglia’s sentence shows that crypto’s cloak of anonymity cannot shield fraudsters’ splendor from the law’s demand for justice and restitution.

, by Hassan Shittu
Why the U.S. is Clamping Down on Bitcoin ATMs
When a family was scammed out of $25,000 at a Bitcoin ATM in Texas, law enforcement agents didn't mess around. Detectives used power tools to break into the machine and recover the physical cash inside — with a grand total of $31,900 seized. Although helping a fraud victim is certainly to be...
, by Connor Sephton
FinCEN Issues Action to “Sever” Cambodia-Based Huione Group Over Crypto Laundering Ties
The U.S. Treasury’s financial crimes arm has proposed removing the Huione Group, a Cambodia-based financial conglomerate, from the US financial system for its alleged involvement in Lazarus-linked crypto laundering. The FinCEN announced on Thursday that the Group serves as a “critical node for...
, by Sujha Sundararajan
US Authorities to Return $8.2M in Seized Crypto to Victims of Investment Scam
U.S. authorities are taking steps to return $8.2 million in cryptocurrency seized from three scam-linked addresses to victims of a scheme.
, by Ruholamin Haqshanas
Crypto Hackers Pose as Recruiters to Spread Malware and Steal Wallets
Crypto hackers have adopted a new scam to infiltrate victims’ devices and steal funds, posing as recruiters from reputed crypto firms.
, by Ruholamin Haqshanas
Crypto Exchange XT.com Halts Withdrawals Amid $1.7 Million Hack Allegations
XT.com, a Seychelles-based cryptocurrency exchange, has paused withdrawals following reports of a suspected $1.7 million hack.
, by Ruholamin Haqshanas
Chinese Citizen Pleads Guilty in $73M Cryptocurrency ‘Pig Butchering’ Scheme
Daren Li pleaded guilty on Tuesday to conspiracy to commit money laundering in connection with a $73 million cryptocurrency scam.
, by Ruholamin Haqshanas
Colorado Resident Loses $6,000 in Bitcoin to Scam Involving Fake Law Enforcement
A Keystone, Colorado, resident lost over $6,000 in Bitcoin to a sophisticated scam last week after fraudsters posed as law enforcement officers.
, by Ruholamin Haqshanas
U.S. Appeals Court Rejects Homeowner’s $170,000 Crypto Scam Insurance Claim
The US appeals court has ruled against a homeowner's plea to hold his insurer accountable for a loss resulting from a cryptocurrency scam.
, by Ruholamin Haqshanas
Malware Infects Over 28,000 Users, Nets Only $6,000 in Crypto
A recent wave of malware infections has impacted over 28,000 users, primarily targeting their devices to mine and steal cryptocurrency.
, by Ruholamin Haqshanas
86-Year-Old Ex-Attorney Hit with $14M Restitution, Five Years Probation in Crypto Ponzi Case
David Kagel has been sentenced to five years of probation and ordered to pay nearly $14 million for his role in a crypto Ponzi scheme.
, by Ruholamin Haqshanas
DHS Investigators Prevent Hundreds of Ransomware Attacks, Seize Billions Since 2021
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has disrupted hundreds of crypto scam incidents, reclaiming billions in extorted cryptocurrency since 2021.
, by Ruholamin Haqshanas
Hackers Exploit Automated Email Replies to Deploy Stealthy Crypto Mining Malware
Cybersecurity researchers are using automated email replies to compromise systems and deliver stealthy crypto mining malware.
, by Ruholamin Haqshanas
Scottish Prosecutors Seize 23.5 Bitcoin from 2020 Robbery Case
Scottish prosecutors have seized and converted 23.5 Bitcoin, valued at approximately $144,017, from a 2020 robbery near Glasgow.
, by Ruholamin Haqshanas
Crypto Projects Lost $310M to Scams in August, Second-Highest in 2024: CertiK
August saw a surge in crypto-related scams, with a staggering $310 million lost to various exploits, making it the second-highest monthly total this year.
, by Ruholamin Haqshanas
Crypto Pyramid Scheme Mastermind Extradited to China from Thailand
Crypto pyramid scheme mastermind Zhang Moumou has been extradited from Thailand to China after an international manhunt.
, by Ruholamin Haqshanas
Windows Users Beware: Styx Stealer Malware Can Clip Your Crypto Transactions
Cybersecurity researchers at Check Point Research have uncovered a new threat targeting cryptocurrency users, dubbed the Styx Stealer malware.
, by Ruholamin Haqshanas
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