Crypto
Tricks that were once enough to protect your crypto can now be trashed
Criminals have turned crypto private key thefts into a new industry.
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Investigation shows major crypto exchanges struggle to stop illicit flows
Hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of crypto assets continued to flow through major exchanges even after they paid penalties and were under the supervision of court-appointed monitors, an international investigation has revealed.
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Crypto investor loses $6M in a possible fat-finger mishap
Crypto investors and speculators are no strangers to various technical mishaps that can cost them fortunes of all sizes. This time, one mistake cost a crypto user a hefty $6 million.
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Cybercrime reporting tool hijacked by crypto scammers
Cybercriminals are now exploiting the very tools designed to fight cybercrime, tricking victims and draining their crypto wallets.
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China accuses US of stealing billions in BTC as UK jails Chinese crypto queen
China, bitcoin (BTC), and crime are the three main ingredients in two major stories this week. The Chinese cybersecurity watchdog has accused the United States of a multibillion-dollar theft, while the United Kingdom has sentenced a Chinese national responsible for a massive BTC fraud scheme.
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This “smart precaution” for dummies can protect your bitcoin from quantum attacks
While bitcoin (BTC) developers are working on solutions that would make the network and its cryptocurrency resilient to possible quantum attacks, you can already take small steps to make your long-term BTC holdings more secure until a more permanent solution is implemented.
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Crypto influencer arrested in €260M Ponzi case
Spanish law enforcement, in cooperation with international agencies, has arrested a suspect in another crypto-related multimillion-euro Ponzi scheme.
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Privacy tech on trial: Samourai Wallet founder hit with max prison term
Three months after the developer of a popular crypto mixer was found guilty, the co-founder of the privacy-focused bitcoin (BTC) wallet, Samourai, was sentenced to five years in prison.
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Police arrest nine suspects for running money laundering operation
Law enforcement authorities from several European Member States have arrested nine suspects on suspicion of running a money laundering network.
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Researchers warn freelancers and recruiters about rising North Korea IT worker scams
While North Korean so-called IT workers are becoming increasingly sophisticated at infiltrating crypto organizations to steal funds, they're not unstoppable. The recommendations below might help you and your company avoid falling into these traps.
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Washington targets North Korea’s crypto laundering network in latest sanctions push
As countries and crypto businesses struggle with attacks by North Korea’s state-sponsored hackers and "IT workers," the US has sanctioned bankers and institutions that helped launder stolen funds.
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$120M+ Balancer hack exposes old DeFi weaknesses
The well-established decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Balancer lost more than $120 million in an exploit yesterday, sending shockwaves throughout the industry and reminding participants of the long-standing vulnerabilities in the sector.
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“I know nothing about the guy,” says Trump after pardoning Binance founder
President Donald Trump has said he does not know who crypto tycoon Changpeng Zhao is, despite pardoning him last month.
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Global law enforcement plays catch-up with crypto criminals as gaps remain
While crypto criminals create increasingly sophisticated challenges for the crypto industry itself, global law enforcement and regulatory agencies have also identified gaps that need to be closed if they want to catch up with scammers, fraudsters, and hackers.
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BTC bridge flagged for laundering money got hacked
Just days after boasting about reaching a multibillion-dollar milestone, Garden, a protocol for swapping bitcoin (BTC) across different blockchains, was hacked, resulting in millions of dollars lost.
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SpaceX’s $31 million bitcoin move – what it means for Musk’s crypto empire
Elon Musk’s SpaceX transferred 281 BTC ($31.28 million), its third major move in 10 days, keeping the company among the world’s largest corporate bitcoin holders and sparking speculation over Musk’s crypto strategy.
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Crypto scammers deepfaked Nvidia's CEO during livestream
Criminals have once again proven their aptitude for using deepfakes to scam people out of their crypto assets. This time, they targeted the CEO of the world's most valuable company, Nvidia.
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“Crypto pardon season” as wife of Bitfinex hacker released from prison
With the Silk Road founder released from prison in January this year and Binance's co-founder pardoned this October, the wife of the Bitfinex hacker has now been set free this month after serving around half of her time.
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Multibillion-dollar bitcoin bridge called out for helping North Koreans launder stolen funds
A protocol that allows users to swap bitcoin (BTC) across different blockchains has once again found itself in hot water for allegedly helping North Korean hackers launder stolen funds. The team keeps bragging about its results even after prominent blockchain analysts call it out.
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Trump pardons convicted Binance founder "CZ" Zhao
US President Donald Trump has pardoned Changpeng Zhao, the convicted founder of the Binance cryptocurrency exchange, the White House said Thursday, in the latest move by Trump to boost the crypto industry and expunge its past misdeeds.
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