Investigation News

The SEC secretly investigated Dapper Labs in September but closed the case in December 2023

U.S. and U.K. authorities are checking cryptocurrency transactions for potential connections with Russia.

A government agency is Allegedly investigating the Ethereum Foundation, a non-profit organization in the Ethereum ecosystem.

South Korean Web3 game developer Wemade is under investigation by local prosecutors. According to local media, the investigation concerns allegations of unfair profits resulting from potential circumvention of rules that require virtual asset service providers to register with authorities. South…

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

Cryptocurrency detective ZachXBT disclosed on social media that his account, along with a few others, has been subpoenaed by a court demanding a wide array of personal information. Cryptocurrency detective ZachXBT said on social media that his X account and…

The dismembered remains of Fernando Pérez Algaba, a missing millionaire crypto influencer, were found inside a suitcase by children in a stream in Argentina. Fernando Perez Algaba, known affectionately as Lechuga, made his fortune doing luxury vehicle rental and cryptocurrency…

Pamonex.com, a flashy crypto website, raises scam concerns as it lures users with promises of trading and services, posing a risk to their funds. The Pamonex site advertises an array of lucrative crypto services, including trading, a digital asset exchange,…

A lawyer advises BarnBridge protocol to stop all operations due to an ongoing investigation by the US SEC

Asian cryptocurrency exchange Hotbit announced the suspension of all functions on the platform and would resume crypto services when law enforcement authorities unfreeze the company’s funds. Hotbit Suspends Services Indefinitely Hotbit announced the news of the suspension in a blog…

Amid the latest troubles faced by some major cryptocurrency lenders following the crypto market downturn, the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) is looking into multiple U.S. companies offering cryptocurrency interest accounts. California Probing Crypto Lenders in the U.S. …

Last year, a failing iced tea company named Long Island Iced Tea Corp changed their name to Long Blockchain Corp. While the rebranding move pumped its previously failing stock to over $70 million, it has also incurred a U.S. Securities…