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The Hooked Protocol, a Binance IEO project, has recently come under scrutiny from the community for potential insider trading activities. 

The funds seized by Tether were linked to a “pig butchering” scam that cost U.S. citizens $3.3 billion in 2022, according to the FBI. 

A Malaysian man, aged 42, has become the latest victim of a cryptocurrency scam, losing nearly RM1 million (approximately $212,000) of his savings. According to Johor Baru South Police assistant commissioner Raub Selama, the victim, who has not been named,…

With the growing use of crypto in Ukraine, there is a 'pressing need' for effective investigations, OSCE officials say.

Three individuals have been arrested for defrauding New York-area banks of over $10 million by exploiting security vulnerabilities and converting the stolen funds into crypto.

During the House Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Inclusion hearing held on Nov. 15, Alison Jimenez, an economist and president of Dynamic Securities Analytics, Inc., provided insights into the context of crypto crime, breaking down illicit activities in the realm of digital assets.

On Nov. 15, the U.S. House Financial Services Committee will scrutinize cryptocurrency’s role in illicit activities, focusing on money laundering and terrorism funding. The U.S. House of Representatives Financial Services Committee (FSC) is holding a big meeting on Nov. 15…

Crypto exchange Kraken teamed up with SEROCU in “Operation Hyphen” to successfully retrieve and return over $2 million in cryptocurrency stolen in a major scam. The South East Regional Organised Crime Unit (SEROCU), with the help of the cryptocurrency exchange…

U.S. prosecutors claim SafeMoon CEO Braden John poses “serious risks of flight.” SafeMoon (SFM) CEO Braden John will not get a quick resolution of his case as prosecutors have secured a hold on his bail release, citing flight risk concerns.…

The Taipei District Prosecutors Office has detained two individuals connected to the crypto exchange JPEX in relation to an investigation into potential fraud. According to local reports, Chang Tung-Ying, the lead partner at the Taiwan branch of the embattled crypto…

A disturbing pattern of home invasions against cryptocurrency holders in Sweden highlights the dangers of the country's public access laws.

The UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) is forming a special team to investigate crypto crimes to prevent virtual asset fraud. According to a vacancy posted by the NCA, the agency is looking for six people to create a new team…

The crypto losses in October amounted to $51.6 million, an 85% decrease compared to September 2023. The crypto market in October 2023 suffered over 23 security incidents, such as hacker attacks, phishing scams, and rug pulls, resulting in a total…

Oyster Protocol founder Amir Bruno Elmaani admitted he had secretly minted and sold the project’s PRL tokens for his gain. Elmaani will spend four years in prison for causing $5.5 million in tax losses. In a press release on Oct.…

In 2023, the majority of CFTC’s whistleblower awards involved crypto fraud schemes, said Christy Goldsmith Romero, a commissioner of the regulator. As the crypto market remains the top spot for malicious actors and hackers, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission…

According to blockchain analysis firm CertiK, over $32.2 million was lost to crypto scams and security incidents in October, with vulnerabilities, exit scams, and flash loan manipulations among the leading causes. In October alone, more than $32.2 million in user…