Crime
Charges Filed Against Canadian Hacker for $65 Million Crypto Thefts
A Canadian man has been indicted for allegedly stealing $65 million in two cryptocurrency hacks, highlighting ongoing issues in decentralized finance security.
Crypto
Investigation Launched Against Binance for Fraud in France
French authorities are examining Binance over allegations of financial misconduct.
Legal
Do Kwon’s Criminal Proceedings Delayed Until 2026 Due to Evidence Challenges
Do Kwon's upcoming criminal trial faces potential delays as prosecutors tackle a significant amount of evidence. The trial is currently set for January 2026.
Finance
Do Kwon's Not Guilty Plea in Fraud Case After US Extradition
Do Kwon, once at the helm of the ill-fated Terra Luna project, has entered a not guilty plea to fraud charges following his extradition to the United States.
Crypto
Do Kwon's Not Guilty Plea Marks a Major Legal Turning Point
Do Kwon, the founder of Terraform Labs and the architect behind the failed Luna cryptocurrency system, has pleaded not guilty to fraud charges after being extradited to the United States.
Crypto
Majority of New Crypto Tokens in 2024 Labeled Malicious: Insights from Blockaid
As much as $1.4 billion was reported lost to crypto scams in 2024, according to Blockaid's findings.
Finance
Charges Laid Against Four Crypto Market Makers for Fraud and Manipulation
Federal prosecutors accuse Gotbit, CLS Global, MyTrade, and ZM Quant of offering illicit market manipulation services to falsely inflate trading volumes.
Crime
Indiana Resident Admits Guilt in $38 Million Cryptocurrency Heist
Evan Light pleads guilty for his involvement in a significant cyber intrusion that led to the theft of cryptocurrency from numerous victims.
Crypto
Libra Scandal Wallets Withdraw $4 Million, Shift Funds to Solana
Wallets connected to the Libra memecoin controversy have withdrawn nearly $4 million and invested heavily in Solana despite ongoing fraud investigations.
Investigation
Investigation Links 100,000 BTC Hyperliquid Whale to Ex-BitForex CEO
A probe has established a connection between a significant whale managing over 100,000 BTC on Hyperliquid and Garrett Jin, the former CEO of BitForex, which collapsed under fraud allegations.
Crypto News
Warning on Valentine's Day Crypto Scams from US Authorities
US prosecutors are alerting citizens about increasing romance scams involving cryptocurrencies, particularly around Valentine's Day.
Cryptocurrency News
CEO of Crypto Firm Sentenced to 20 Years for $200 Million Scheme
Ramil Palafox, founder of Praetorian Group International, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for defrauding investors through a Bitcoin Ponzi scheme.
Crypto
Concerns Raised by New York Officials About GENIUS Act's Impact on Stablecoin Regulation
New York prosecutors express worries that the GENIUS Act may inadvertently allow fraud in the stablecoin market.
Crypto News
Are Crypto Scams Becoming Institutionalized? Insights from Cyvers on Future Threats
Cyvers highlights a troubling trend where scams in the crypto sector are evolving, with more sophisticated operations emerging.
Crypto News
Binance Takes Action Against Fraudulent Listing Agents and Promises $5 Million Bounty
Binance has issued a warning to projects about fake listing agents while offering a lucrative bounty for information to combat fraud.
Bitcoin
SEC Raises Concerns Over Bitcoin Mining Hosting Services and Securities Regulations
The SEC has issued a lawsuit regarding Bitcoin mining hosting services, asserting that these could be categorized as securities, a claim contested by industry leaders.
Crypto
Proposed SAFE Crypto Act Aims to Combat Cryptocurrency Scams
New legislation could enhance collaboration among US agencies to tackle crypto fraud.
News
Binance Targets Fraudulent Listing Agents with Up to $5M Whistleblower Reward
Binance warns users against fraudulent token listing agents, announcing a reward of up to $5 million for whistleblowers who report these scams.
Crypto
US Government May Boost Bitcoin Reserves by $14 Billion Following Forfeiture
The US government is seeking to forfeit Bitcoin linked to a major fraud case involving a Cambodian company, potentially increasing national reserves.
Finance
UK Mulls Over Distributing Current Value of Seized Bitcoin to Fraud Victims
UK officials are contemplating whether to retain significant gains from Bitcoin seized in connection with a 2018 fraud case rather than fully compensating the victims.
