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FBI Raids Polymarket CEO’s Home, Seizes Devices Amid Trump Bet Controversy
14.11.2024
The FBI reportedly raided the Manhattan apartment of Shayne Coplan, CEO of betting platform Polymarket, early Wednesday. The raid followed Polymarket’s accurate prediction of Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential victory, a result that contrasted with traditional polls. FBI agents seized Coplan’s phone...
FBI raids home of Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan: Report
13.11.2024
The decentralized betting platform CEO was reportedly targeted in an FBI raid, which saw his phone and electronics seized.
Polymarket CEO's Home Is Raided by FBI
13.11.2024
Shayne Coplan's prediction market saw enormous activity leading up to the U.S. presidential election
Breaking: FBI Agents Raid Polymarket CEO After Betting Site Predicts Trump Win
13.11.2024
Federal agents seized the electronics of Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan early Wednesday morning. This comes just a week…
Phishing scam via fake Zoom link costs GIGA investor $6M
12.11.2024
A phishing scam through a fake Zoom link drained $6.09 million from a Gigachad token investor, igniting security concerns
CLS Global Clarifies Position Amid SEC, FBI, DOJ Takedown of Fraudulent Crypto Firms
7.11.2024
In response to recent actions by a U.S. prosecutor and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against…
A Hidden Threat: FBI Warns of Cookie Exploit Bypassing Multifactor Authentication Security
6.11.2024
The FBI’s Atlanta Division has warned that cybercriminals are bypassing multifactor authentication (MFA) by stealing “Remember-Me cookies” from victims’ computers. These cookies, which allow users to stay logged in without re-entering credentials or MFA, are commonly used when users select...
FBI-Created Token Hits Its Mark: Landmark Guilty Plea Shatters Crypto Fraud Ring
2.11.2024
The FBI’s fake cryptocurrency token unraveled a landmark market manipulation case, leading a founder to plead guilty to running automated wash trades across exchanges. In FBI-Created Token’s Trap, Crypto Mogul’s Empire Collapses The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Wednesday that...
NexFundAI: The FBI’s ‘Trap Token’ Explained
19.10.2024
NexFundAI, a trap token by law enforcement, exposes bad actors, but falling for similar schemes led by scammers can lead to major losses
$230M Bitcoin Heist Takes Dark Turn — $100M Still Missing, FBI Probes Kidnapping Link
19.10.2024
Two young men pulled off a $230 million bitcoin heist in one of the largest crypto thefts from a private individual in U.S. history. But after indulging in luxury cars and a $2 million watch, the story took a sinister twist. Now, prosecutors say the crime may be tied to a shocking kidnapping —...
FBI Arrests Alleged SEC Hacker Linked to Fake Tweet Saying Bitcoin ETFs Were Approved
17.10.2024
FBI Arrests Alabama Man in Connection With SEC X Account Hack That Spiked Bitcoin Prices
17.10.2024
A man from Athens, Alabama, was arrested Thursday for his role in the January 2024 hack of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s X account. The hack led to a false announcement regarding bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), temporarily causing bitcoin prices to rise by $1,000. SEC...
FBI arrests hacker behind SEC fake Bitcoin ETF approval
17.10.2024
Eric Council Jr. faces charges of conspiracy to commit aggravated identity theft and access device fraud.
$150M Crypto Scheme Leader Vanishes From US Detention, Active Manhunt Underway
15.10.2024
A German national accused of orchestrating a $150 million cryptocurrency fraud is now a fugitive after allegedly tampering with his ankle monitor while on home detention in New York. Prosecutors say he led a multi-level marketing scheme, promising massive returns, before siphoning off millions...
Stablecoin Liquidity Surges, JPMorgan Predicts Q4 Gains, and More — Week in Review
13.10.2024
In September 2024, stablecoin liquidity hit record highs. Meanwhile, JPMorgan analysts predicted further Bitcoin gains, citing October’s historical “Uptober” trend. The FBI made headlines by charging 18 individuals involved in crypto fraud after setting up a fake crypto...
SEC Hits Market Makers With Fraud Charges for Misleading Crypto Investors
12.10.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged multiple market makers and individuals with manipulating crypto asset markets, alleging they created fake trading activity to mislead retail investors. These schemes, including practices like wash trading, aimed to fabricate the illusion...
FBI token: How the FBI used a fake AI fund coin to nab fraudsters
11.10.2024
The FBI’s 'NexFundAI' coin was used to catch alleged market manipulators, but the crypto community may have confused it with another coin
FBI Warns Investors of Growing Crypto Scams Amid Billion-Dollar Losses
11.10.2024
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a warning to cryptocurrency investors, highlighting a surge in scams, particularly targeting retirees and the elderly. FBI experts explain how scammers trick victims into fake crypto investments and scare them into handing over more funds before...
FBI Seeks Crypto Fraud Victims in Major Market Manipulation Case
11.10.2024
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is urging potential victims of cryptocurrency fraud to come forward as it investigates market manipulation involving several cryptocurrency companies. Accusations include “wash-trading” and artificially inflating trading volumes to deceive...
FBI accused of violating MIT License in smart contract code usage
10.10.2024
The FBI has faced claims over the improper use of OpenZeppelin’s libraries in its smart contracts, sparking legal concerns