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US charges 5 crypto hackers in $11M scheme linked to ‘Scattered Spider’
21.11.2024
The US has laid charges against a group accused of a hacking spree, with one alleged victim being robbed of over $6.3 million worth of crypto
Bengal man arrested in connection with $235M WazirX crypto heist
14.11.2024
Delhi Police have made a breakthrough in the $235 million WazirX hack case, arresting a key suspect in West Bengal
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.
South Korean Police Arrest 215 in Suspected $232M Crypto Investment Scam Investigation: Yonhap
13.11.2024
The scheme promised 20x returns through investing in tokens that in reality had little value
Japanese authorities trace Monero, arrest 18 in $670K laundering case
21.10.2024
The group of scammers has been under investigation by Japan’s newly formed cybercrime unit since August
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...
Pavel Durov and partner reveal miscarriage following arrest
6.10.2024
Telegram founder Pavel Durov's arrest has sparked widespread condemnation of the French government for promoting censorship policies
Vietnam police bust crypto scam ring linked to offshore actors
4.10.2024
Vietnamese police arrest five individuals linked to a crypto scam network, unraveling an offshore-led operation targeting unsuspecting victims
Suspicious arrest of crypto scam reporter, Japan’s pro-crypto PM: Asia Express
4.10.2024
Global outcry as Cambodia arrests crypto scam investigator, Japan’s new Prime Minister supports crypto, and more: Asia Express
Crypto lawyers on Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s ‘crimes’ — Is it legal?
2.10.2024
Was it right to arrest Telegram founder Pavel Durov? Or is it like arresting a telco CEO because criminals discussed crime on a phone call?
Binance transition: Examining the internal overhaul since CZ’s arrest
27.9.2024
Following the indictment of its CEO, Changpeng Zhao, Binance now says compliance is at the top of its agenda
Telegram to Provide More User Data to Governments After CEO’s Arrest
23.9.2024
Messaging app Telegram made significant changes to its terms of service, chief executive officer Pavel Durov said in a post on the app on Monday
Woman Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison After Failed Bitcoin Murder-for-Hire Plot
21.9.2024
A woman has been sentenced to over eight years in prison after her murder-for-hire plot using bitcoin fell apart. Melody Sasser attempted to use the dark web to hire a hitman to kill an Alabama resident. She paid nearly $10,000 in cryptocurrency and tried to make the murder look like an accident....
Police Arrests Two People Related to $243M Crypto Heist Targeting Genesis Creditor
19.9.2024
Two people have been arrested following an investigation into a $243 million heist of a creditor of defunct trading firm Genesis, according to blockchain sleuth ZachXBT
Could Toncoin tank another 30% in September?
9.9.2024
Toncoin has managed to recover part of its losses following Pavel Durov’s arrest, but it faces the risk of a bull trap
Could Toncoin tank another 30% in September?
9.9.2024
Toncoin has managed to recover part of its losses following Pavel Durov’s arrest, but it faces the risk of a bull trap
Istanbul Police Arrest Omegapro Managers Over $4 Billion Crypto Fraud Scheme
8.9.2024
Two managers from the now-defunct crypto fraudulent investment platform Omegapro were arrested in Istanbul, according to Turkish media reports. Dutch executive Robert Velghe was arrested Tuesday, following the July arrest of Swedish co-founder Andreas Szakacs. Omegapro, founded in 2018...
Pavel Durov Speaks Out Following Paris Arrest Over Telegram’s Legal Issues
7.9.2024
Pavel Durov, founder and CEO of Telegram, made his first public statement after his arrest in Paris. He was questioned by French authorities for four days over claims that he could be held responsible for illegal activities of Telegram users. Durov expressed surprise, citing that Telegram has...
Telegram changes FAQ language on illegal content moderation after CEO’s arrest
6.9.2024
Telegram altered the wording of its answer to an FAQ on moderating illicit content saying it's unable to process requests for private chats
Telegram Revamps Rules to Allow Moderation of Private Chats Following CEO Pavel Durov's Arrest
6.9.2024