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Feds bust $73M crypto scam, arrest two masterminds

18.5.2024
The scammers convinced victims to transfer millions of dollars into these U.S. bank accounts, which were then used to launder the illicit funds

Binance develops ‘antidote’ to address poisoning scams after $68M exploit

16.5.2024
Binance’s new algorithm has already helped detect over 13.4 million spoofed blockchain addresses on BNB and over 1.68 million on Ethereum

Brothers Arrested for Allegedly Exploiting Ethereum Blockchain to Steal $25 Million in 12 Seconds

16.5.2024
Two brothers, both graduates of the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), have been apprehended and charged with exploiting a vulnerability in the Ethereum blockchain. The post Brothers Arrested for Allegedly Exploiting Ethereum Blockchain to Steal $25 Million in 12 Seconds...

Rain Exchange Likely Exploited of $14.1 Million in Crypto 2 weeks ago: ZachXBT

14.5.2024
Rain cryptocurrency exchange experienced a potential exploit on April 29, resulting in the transfer of approximately $14.1 million worth of various cryptocurrencies to a new wallet under suspicious circumstances. The post Rain Exchange Likely Exploited of $14.1 Million in Crypto 2 weeks ago:...

Latam Insights: Illegal Crypto Crackdown in Argentina, Bancolombia Launches Crypto Exchange

13.5.2024
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue: Argentine authorities crack down on illegal crypto investment scam, Bancolombia launches cryptocurrency exchange Wenia, and Genesis Digital Assets announces...

Victim Recovers Funds After $71 Million ‘Address Poisoning’ Attack – Here’s What Happened

12.5.2024
A victim who fell prey to a sophisticated 'address poisoning' attack has successfully recovered almost all of the stolen funds, amounting to a staggering $71 million. The post Victim Recovers Funds After $71 Million ‘Address Poisoning’ Attack – Here’s What Happened appeared first...

Crackdown on Crypto Investment Scam Leads to Massive Raids in Argentina: $100 Million Operation Uncovered

10.5.2024
The detainment of two Chinese and one Argentine national involved in a $1.25 million crypto investment scam led to the discovery of a $100 million operation in Argentina. According to local reports, the investigation resulted in the raid of a supermarket that was used as a facade for conducting...

Hong Kong Businessman and Son Surrender to Police Over Kidnapping of Crypto Investor in $1.9 Million Dispute

10.5.2024
The 70-year-old man and his 30-year-old son were arrested on suspicion of false imprisonment and assault, according to police sources. The post Hong Kong Businessman and Son Surrender to Police Over Kidnapping of Crypto Investor in $1.9 Million Dispute appeared first on Cryptonews

Attacker Returns $153,000 Worth of Ether to Victim After Stealing $68 Million

10.5.2024
An attacker involved in a $68 million address poisoning scam has returned $153,000 worth of Ether to the victim and expressed willingness to negotiate further. The post Attacker Returns $153,000 Worth of Ether to Victim After Stealing $68 Million appeared first on Cryptonews

NFT Trader Loses $145K To BAYC Phishing Scam

9.5.2024
In a phishing fraud run by BAYC, an NFT trader lost tokens valued at more than $100,000. On May 9, the on-chain security platform PeckShield made this announcement, as scams in the cryptocurrency and NFT field continue to cause alarm. The post NFT Trader Loses $145K To BAYC Phishing Scam appeared...

$20M bridged ETH returns to ZKasino multisig, raising hopes for a refund

9.5.2024
The 6,021 wstETH recently moved back equates to around two-thirds of the amount that went missing in the exit scam

Nifty News: 3 Bored Apes gone phishing, fantasy.top fees beat Tron and more

9.5.2024
One unlucky BAYC holder just lost $167K in Bored Ape NFTs, Ronaldo’s still on the hook for Binance NFTs, and a fantasy influencer NFT game has topped Tron in fees

Six Arrested in Connection with Austrian Crypto Fraud Scheme, €2M Worth of Assets Frozen

8.5.2024
A joint operation involving national authorities from Austria, Cyprus, and the Czech Republic has led to the arrest of six individuals connected to an online scam related to the sale of rights or tokens for a supposed new cryptocurrency. The post Six Arrested in Connection with Austrian Crypto...

Crypto Scam Update: Stolen $71M WBTC Loot Distributed Among Multiple Wallets

8.5.2024
Stolen crypto funds tied to a recent $71 million wallet impersonation scam have started moving after six days. The post Crypto Scam Update: Stolen $71M WBTC Loot Distributed Among Multiple Wallets appeared first on Cryptonews

How Binance played a key role in arrest of ZKasino scam suspect

8.5.2024
Despite the arrest of the main suspect, some of the stolen funds continued to be moved, suggesting multiple potential attackers

WBTC thief spreads $71M loot across multiple crypto wallets

8.5.2024
Stolen crypto from a $71 million wallet impersonation scam is on the move after six days of dormancy

India Announces ‘Successful’ Crackdown on E-Nugget Scam — Seizes $10M in Crypto From Exchanges

6.5.2024
India’s Enforcement Directorate has declared its multi-year crackdown on the “E-Nugget” scam in Kolkata successful. The operation has resulted in cash and crypto seizures, along with the arrest of the mastermind. Investigations uncovered numerous dummy accounts and led to...