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Crypto Fraud Hits $15.8B in 2025, Far Outpacing Losses from Hacks and Exploits
17.1.2026
In 2025, Web3 fraud surged to $15.87 billion, far surpassing the $2.5 billion plus lost to traditional hacks. Unlike isolated breaches, losses were spread across millions of transactions, reflecting the rise of “industrialized” crime networks that use address clusters and cross‑platform flows....
Southern Utah man sentenced to 3 years in prison for crypto-linked wire fraud scheme
16.1.2026
Federal prosecutors said Brian Garry Sewell defrauded investors of nearly $3 million and ran an unlicensed cash-to-crypto business that moved more than $5 million
Crypto analytics firm Chainalysis says impersonation, AI crypto scams stole $17 billion last year
14.1.2026
Scams and fraud against individuals are increasing and if the trend continues, they could soon surpass crypto stolen via cyberattacks, Chainalysis said
‘Concerning trend’: Impersonation scams swell 1400% in 2025
14.1.2026
Crypto security experts said a good way to counter scams that rely on deceiving victims is to be skeptical of every unsolicited message and interaction
Roblox Player Performs Speedrunning Forensics To Uncover Fraud And Win Back World Record
6.1.2026
One does not simply hack the Ultimate Easy Obby leaderboard
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SEC Says No Trading Occurred as 3 Platforms and 4 Clubs Allegedly Locked Retail Withdrawals
24.12.2025
The SEC moved swiftly against alleged crypto fraud, accusing multiple trading platforms and investment clubs of orchestrating a multimillion-dollar scheme that lured retail investors through social media, messaging apps and fake AI-driven trading promises. SEC Alleges Social Media Crypto Scam...
SEC Sounds Alarm as Crypto Scammers Flood Group Chats With AI-Powered Cons
24.12.2025
Crypto scams are rapidly migrating into private group chats, where fraudsters pose as trusted experts, use AI-powered deception, and funnel retail investors toward fake trading platforms, prompting a fresh SEC warning about rising losses and evolving tactics. SEC Warns Crypto Group Chats...
Crypto Trader Loses $50M in USDT to Address Poisoning Scam
21.12.2025
A trader lost nearly $50 million in USDT after falling victim to an “address poisoning” scam. The attacker spoofed a wallet address that looked identical to the victim’s, tricking him into copying it from his transaction history. The Mechanics of Address Poisoning A cryptocurrency trader lost...
Coinbase Security Impersonation Scheme Exposed as Authorities Claim Nearly $16M Was Siphoned
20.12.2025
Authorities allege a sweeping crypto phishing operation that drained nearly $16 million from Coinbase users nationwide, underscoring how social engineering scams exploit trust, move funds across blockchains, and trigger aggressive enforcement by New York prosecutors. Brooklyn Prosecutors Move...
Federal Court Advances Crypto Recovery as Forfeiture Clears Path for Victim Restitution
20.12.2025
Federal prosecutors moved to return seized cryptocurrency after a court ordered forfeiture tied to an elderly-targeted scam, clearing the way for restitution as authorities traced bitcoin and USDT used in a multistate fraud scheme. Forfeiture Order Finalizes Recovery of Bitcoin and Tether From...
12 Top Investor Threats: State Regulator Warns FOMO Is Fueling Year-End Fraud Pressure
18.12.2025
A state securities regulator issued 12 investor warnings ahead of year-end, cautioning that fraud activity is accelerating as scammers exploit FOMO, new technologies, and holiday urgency to lure investors into costly schemes. 12 Top Investor Threats Mount as State Regulator Warns FOMO...
Major Web3 Investor Shima Capital Shuts Down Following SEC Fraud Claims
17.12.2025
Shima Capital is shutting down after the Securities and Exchange Commission accused founder Yida Gao of inflating his track record to defraud investors. Founder Departure and Fund Resignation Shima Capital, once one of the most prolific early-stage investors in the Web3 space, has begun a formal...
Crypto Long & Short: What the DOJ’s Massive Crypto Seizures Mean for the Industry
17.12.2025
In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Jared Lenow’s insights on the DOJ’s increased focus on crypto seizures and what it means for the broader industry – the good, the bad and the ugly. Then, we dive into a year end vibe check with two observations, two predictions and reader favorite...
Brazil to test blockchain in state real estate auction to reduce fraud, disputes
16.12.2025
The São Paulo auction will record every document involved in the process on blockchain, making it a public, traceable, tamper-evident record
India Raids Alleged Crypto MLM Empire as $275M Money Laundering Probe Expands Across States
16.12.2025
India’s financial crime agency has intensified a sweeping crackdown on an alleged cryptocurrency Ponzi empire, targeting a sprawling fake crypto MLM network accused of draining billions of rupees from investors across multiple northern states. India’s Enforcement Directorate Targets Alleged Crypto...
Solicitor for Fugitive Ruja ‘Cryptoqueen’ Ignatova Accused of Issuing Improper Legal Threats
12.12.2025
A UK lawyer faces disciplinary action for allegedly threatening a Onecoin victim as regulators probe her role. Allegations of Improper Litigation Threat According to Bloomberg, a lawyer who once represented Ruja Ignatova, the fugitive founder of the Onecoin, a multibillion‑dollar crypto scam, faces...
Terraform's Do Kwon Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Fraud
11.12.2025
The Terraform Labs co-founder pleaded guilty to conspiracy and wire fraud in August
Paxful Pleads Guilty to Aiding Crime, Ignoring AML Laws
10.12.2025
The DOJ said the firm knowingly facilitated illicit trades tied to sex work, sanctions evasion, and fraud, earning millions in fees while ignoring U.S. law
Binance Suspends Employee for Insider Trading Linked to Social Media Post
8.12.2025
Binance suspended an employee after an internal investigation found he misused insider information to post misleading content about a token launch on the company’s official futures account. Details of the Misconduct Binance announced on Dec. 8 that it had suspended an employee accused of using...
Ripple Warns of Crypto Fraud Spike as XRP Users Face Holiday Traps
7.12.2025
Ripple is escalating its defenses against a surge of XRP fraud as deepfake-driven scams intensify, spotlighting rising holiday-season risks and the company’s expanding threat-mitigation network that is sharply reducing successful crypto impersonation attacks. Ripple Ramps Crypto Fraud Shields...