Crypto Heist Foiled: $243M Theft Thwarted as Suspects Arrested
Two people arrested in $243M crypto heist targeting Genesis creditor. Over $9M frozen, $500K returned as investigation continues.
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SEC Cracks Down on Crypto 'Pig Butchering' Scams in Historic Action
The SEC has taken its first-ever action against crypto 'pig butchering' scams, charging two allegedly fake crypto exchanges with defrauding investors of millions.
Drama at Singapore's Token 2049: Controversial Crypto KOL Awards and Roni Cohen-Pavon's Surprise Appearance
Singapore's crypto conference, Token 2049, saw controversies over questionable crypto influencer awards and the surprise attendance of former Celsius executive Roni Cohen-Pavon, who faces legal troubles.
Crypto Scams Surge 45% in 2023, Costing $5.6B: FBI Warns
Crypto fraud skyrockets, FBI reports $5.6B in losses. Can crypto's growth overshadow rising scams?
Caroline Ellison Seeks to Seal Supporters' Info Ahead of Sentencing
Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison requests to redact personal information of supporters ahead of her Sept. 24 sentencing hearing in the FTX collapse case.
Tether and Tron Launch Financial Crime Unit to Secure USDT Transactions
Tether and Tron have joined forces with TRM Labs to create the T3 Financial Crime Unit, aimed at identifying and freezing illicit USDT transactions on the Tron blockchain.
Chinese Crypto Cults Scam Elderly, WazirX Faces Fraud Probe
Chinese elderly scammed by crypto mining cults, WazirX under fraud investigation, Do Kwon flight home delayed - Asia's crypto news highlights.
UK Crypto Crackdown: 90% of Firms Fail to Meet Anti-Fraud Standards
Nearly 90% of crypto firms in the UK failed to register due to weak anti-fraud and anti-money laundering controls, according to the FCA.
Crypto ATM Scams Skyrocket by 1,000% Since 2020: FTC Warns Consumers
The FTC reports a 10-fold surge in Bitcoin ATM scams, with older adults being the primary targets, highlighting the need for caution and preventive measures against crypto fraud.
Behind bars: 6 crypto execs who did time and one who got away
The cryptocurrency industry attracts a large amount of money, and with it, a fair share of fraudsters, scammers and ne'er-do-wells. Here are seven notable figures in crypto who swapped dinner suits for jumpsuits... and one who got away.
FTC Warns of Surging Bitcoin ATM Scams Targeting Older Adults
Crypto scams involving Bitcoin ATMs have exploded by 1,000% since 2020, with the FTC reporting over $110M in losses in 2023 - a growing threat, especially for senior citizens.