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CFTC Cannot Locate Man Responsible for Over $140 Million Crypto Ponzi
7.1.2020
The regulators are unable to find the man responsible for a $140 million Bitcoin pyramid scheme
Most Significant Hacks of 2019 — New Record of Twelve in One Year
5.1.2020
In 2019, more cryptocurrency exchanges were hacked than in any previous year. The year saw 12 major cryptocurrency exchange hacks that resulted in the theft of over $292 million and over 500,000 pieces of customer data
US Citizen Indicted for Narcotics Distribution in Exchange for Bitcoin
3.1.2020
U.S. citizen Joanna De Alba allegedly promoted and sold narcotics for Bitcoin
Ledger Wallet User Allegedly Lost $16K to Malicious Browser Extension
2.1.2020
Ledger hardware wallet confirms phishing alert for “Ledger Secure” Chrome browser extension
Privacy Coins in 2019: True Financial Freedom or a Criminal's Delight?
2.1.2020
Privacy coins have earned a certain stigma due to the anonymity they provide, but what were these cryptocurrencies truly used for in 2019?
Vexed Tech Entrepreneur Turns Bitcoin Hacker, Steals €1M+ from Ex-Colleagues
31.12.2019
A French tech entrepreneur allegedly stole over 1 million euros in Bitcoin from his former colleagues in a reported “act of revenge”
Chinese Authorities Confiscate Nearly 7,000 Crypto Mining Machines
23.12.2019
Chinese police has seized roughly 7,000 crypto mining units, which illegally used electric power
Hackers Grab Nearly $480K From Blockchain Platform Nuls
23.12.2019
Hackers have stolen almost $480,000 worth of NULS tokens, over $131,000 of which are now untraceable
New York Court Proceeds Against Man Allegedly Linked to OneCoin
21.12.2019
A New York court continues the proceedings against man accused of laundering about $400 million of OneCoin Ponzi proceedings
Monero Malware Botnet Lurks Behind Taylor Swift JPEGs
19.12.2019
The MyKings botnet is aggressively propagating Monero mining malware concealed behind online content that includes Taylor Swift photos, researcher say
19-Year Old Suspect Charged With $1 Million Crypto Heist via SIM-Swaps
19.12.2019
A 19-year old Brooklyn resident faces a nine-count indictment for an alleged $1+ million crypto heist targeting at least 75 victims
Erisx Launches Regulated Bitcoin Futures Market
18.12.2019
Crypto trading platform Erisx has launched a bitcoin futures market regulated by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Its physically settled bitcoin futures contracts trade alongside its spot market which supports four cryptocurrencies. Erisx has obtained a license from the U.S....
Former Kraken Employee Sues Exchange for ‘Unethical and Illegal Business Tactics
18.12.2019
An ex-employee of Kraken has sued the exchange for sanctions violation and discrimination, among other issues
US Fed Official Says 50% of Bitcoin Transactions Associated With Illegal Activity
18.12.2019
A Federal Reserve official supported a study claiming that 25% of Bitcoin users and 50% of transactions are in some way illegal
Two Russians Charged With Illicitly Mining Crypto on State Hardware
17.12.2019
Two unnamed individuals reportedly infected hardware at Russian state organizations with a program that mines cryptocurrency via a web browser
Alleged Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme Assets Frozen as US Judge Grants Injunction
13.12.2019
A federal judge has granted a CFTC preliminary injunction against an alleged $11 million Bitcoin Ponzi scheme
Pennsylvania Man Charged With SIM Swap Conspiracy to Steal Crypto
13.12.2019
Authorities have arrested a 23-year old man over an alleged SIM swapping scheme targeting crypto execs and investors
Russia: Darknet Marketplace Plans $149M ICO for Global Expansion
13.12.2019
The largest darknet marketplace in Russia planning a $146 million token sale to fund its global aspirations
Ugandan Police Hold Director of Alleged $2.7M Crypto Ponzi Scheme
10.12.2019
Ugandan police have reportedly seized Samson Lwanga, a director of Dunamiscoins crypto scam which managed to get $2.7 million from the victims
US SEC Seeks to Reopen Case Against Bitcoin Fraudster, Seeks Penalties
9.12.2019
The U.S. SEC is seeking to reopen a case against a Bitcoin fraudster in order to extract monetary penalties