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Bitfinex, Tether Launch Bitcoin, USDT Donation Funds for Victims of El Salvador Gang Crime
12.4.2022
The crypto exchange Bitfinex and the USDT issuer Tether have set up a crypto relief fund to aid the families of the people affected by the gang-related violence in El Salvador – although the government’s controversial crackdown on gang crime continues to intensify in the country....
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Crypto-Powered Ukrainian Charity Launches Debit Card for War Victims
8.4.2022
The crypto community-backed charitable venture that earlier received a USD 2.5m fund boost from the Ethereum (ETH) co-founder Vitalik Buterin has announced it has launched a charity crypto debit card that will allow Ukrainian users to access funds and humanitarian aid....
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Sky Mavis Raises $150M Round Led by Binance to Reimburse Ronin Attack Victims
6.4.2022
The round along with Sky Mavis and Axie Infinity funds will be used to refund users
Elden Ring Players Are Killing Online Victims With Invisible Projectiles
25.3.2022
Elden Ring, like most Souls games, often rewards you for finding the most effective way to defeat its difficult bosses, whether through overpowered builds or cheap, cheesy strategies. But when those same tactics get turned on other players, things can get ugly fast.Read more
IoTeX Holders Donate More Than 100K to Ukraine War Victims in 5 Days
17.3.2022
In just five days, IoTeX token holders have donated over $100,000 worth of IOTX via the Unchain Fund 3. IoTeX has matched the donations as part of its partnership with Unchain. The funds only help victims of war in Ukraine, ravaged by relentless Russian bombing and shelling. “Unchain...
Chinese Authorities Arrest Alleged Masterminds Behind an Online Virtual Currency Pyramid Scheme
16.3.2022
Authorities in China recently announced the arrest of ten suspects they say are behind an online pyramid platform that is thought to have stolen millions of dollars from unsuspecting users. The suspects are accused of using the promise of high returns and a regular income to lure more victims....
UK Police Return $5.4 Million to Cryptocurrency Fraud Victims
22.2.2022
The U.K. police have returned over $5.4 million to victims of an international cryptocurrency scam. The police say that almost $10 million more will be returned to victims. So far, 127 more people have filed a claim to recoup their investments. Police Return Funds to Crypto Scam Victims...
Pakistanis Lose Millions to Crypto Scam, Pakistan Issues Notice to Binance
8.1.2022
Investors from Pakistan have become victims of a massive fraud using cryptocurrency. The country’s main law enforcement agency has issued a notice to crypto exchange Binance in relation to the scam which resulted in the loss of $100 million dollars for Pakistanis, media reports revealed....
Blockchain gaming community raises $1.4M to help typhoon victims
4.1.2022
Gamers united to help with the relief and rebuilding efforts for victims of typhoon Rai, also known as typhoon Odette, in the Philippines
‘Scam’ Crypto Exchange Victims Demand Execs Face ‘Maximum’ Punishment
4.1.2022
Victims of the alleged V Global crypto exchange scam have demanded “maximum sentences” for executives of the trading platform ahead of their trials.
Fourteen executives, including the V Global CEO, are set to stand trial at a branch of the Suwon District Court next month, although...
Ex-Head of Crypto Exchange Wex Released in Poland
1.1.2022
Former chief executive of the Russian cryptocurrency exchange Wex, Dmitry Vasiliev, has been released from arrest in Warsaw earlier this month. The ex-head of the now-defunct coin trading platform has since returned to Russia while court proceedings against him in Poland are still ongoing. Polish...
3 embroidery artists weave NFT charity drop to help victims of human trafficking
23.12.2021
Hope For The Future offers support and the opportunity of a new start to people affected by human trafficking or sexual exploitation
Bitmart pledges to reimburse hack victims as crypto community voices support
11.12.2021
With cases of crypto-related exploits on the rise again, it appears that more can be done by platforms to bolster investor confidence
Crypto lending firm Celsius reportedly affected in BadgerDAO exploit
3.12.2021
The BadgerDAO attack has reportedly impacted Celsius Network for more than $50 million, sources suggest
Jailed Onecoin Mastermind Accused of Using Contraband Mobile Phone to Move $20 Million
25.11.2021
Karl Sebastian Greenwood, one of the masterminds behind the Onecoin pyramid scheme, recently used a contraband mobile phone to move at least $20 million while holed up in a prison in the United States, an attorney for one of the scheme’s victims has said. Onecoin Mastermind Taking Advantage...
Onecoin Victims Petition Bulgaria for Seizure of Assets and Compensation
19.11.2021
A lawyer representing investors defrauded by the notorious crypto scam Onecoin has urged authorities in Bulgaria to act on the case, claiming that the “world’s largest pyramid scheme” is still operating from the country. In a petition with the Bulgarian Constitutional...
US Justice Dept is selling $56M in crypto to compensate victims of BitConnect’s fraud
16.11.2021
“This liquidation is the largest single recovery of a cryptocurrency fraud by the United States to date,” said the Justice Department
Russia Fails to Act on Request to Help Freeze Millions in Crypto Withdrawn From Wex Wallet
14.11.2021
The Russian Ministry of Interior has rejected a request filed by clients of Wex to do its part in the blocking of crypto funds removed from a wallet controlled by the now-defunct crypto exchange. Over 10,000 ETH have been recently withdrawn from the wallet and transferred to other platforms....
FBI Public Service Announcement Warns of ‘Increased’ Crypto ATM, QR Code Fraud
5.11.2021
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), America’s domestic intelligence and security service, has published a public service announcement concerning fraudulent schemes associated with cryptocurrency ATMs and QR codes. The FBI’s warning, published on November 4, highlights...
Investors Lost $10,000 on Average to Russian Crypto Pyramid Finiko, Poll Reveals
13.10.2021
Investors defrauded by the Russia-based cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme Finiko have sent the crypto pyramid an average exceeding 720,000 rubles, or more than $10,000 at current exchange rates. The assessment comes from a survey of victims conducted by a public non-profit organization. Fifth of Finiko...