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Cypher core contributor admits to stealing $260K and gambling it away
15.5.2024
The contributor, “hoak,” said their actions were due to a “crippling gambling addiction” and “psychological factors that went by unchecked.”
Insider at Solana's Cypher Protocol Admits to Stealing $300K
14.5.2024
Core contributor Hoak blamed his actions on a "crippling gambling addiction."
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.
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South Korean OTC Crypto ‘Thieves’ Admit Guilt in USDT Trial
8.5.2024
Four suspected South Korean OTC crypto “thieves” have pleaded guilty to stealing around $735,000 from a crypto buyer in a “bogus” USDT deal.
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Altcoins stealing the show: KangaMoon announces new partnership, why are core and stacks surging?
29.4.2024
Recently, altcoins have emerged as the main topic of discussion in the crypto market. Among them, KangaMoon (KANG), Core (CORE) and Stacks (STX) are gaining traction. For example, KangaMoon announced a major new partnership while CORE and STX soared on the price charts. Analysts hint that KANG,...
Thailand Authorities Seize Over $5M Worth of Crypto Mining Devices in Electricity Theft Investigation
29.4.2024
Thai authorities recently cracked down on a crypto mining operation suspected of stealing electricity. The raid in Samut Sakhon and Ratchaburi netted over 650 mining devices valued at more than $5m.
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Indian Man Pleads Guilty to Creating Spoofed Coinbase Website, Stealing $9.5M in Crypto
20.4.2024
According to court documents, Chirag Tomar used his ill-gotten gains to buy Rolexes, Lamborghinis, Porches and more
Man Charged in ‘Cryptojacking’ Scheme for Stealing Cloud Computing to Mine $1M in Crypto
16.4.2024
US prosecutors have charged a man with wire fraud and money laundering in connection with a large-scale illegal 'cryptojacking' operation.
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Hacker Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison for Stealing Over $12M From Crypto Exchanges
12.4.2024
Shakeeb Ahmed, a security engineer who stole over $12 million from two different decentralized cryptocurrency exchanges built on Solana, was sentenced to three years in prison and three years of supervised release by a federal judge on Friday
Crypto Tax Law Firm Accuses Ex-Employee of Stealing Secrets for YouTube Videos
11.4.2024
A law firm specializing in crypto taxes sued a competitor and a former employee, alleging misappropriation of confidential materials through YouTube videos.
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DeFi Trader Eisenberg 'Wasn't Borrowing, He Was Stealing,' Prosecutor Says in Opening Argument
9.4.2024
The defense countered that Eisenberg "risked 13 million of his own dollars" to net $110 million from Mango Markets
Mango Markets Alleged Manipulator To Stand Trial This Week For $110 Million Theft, Used MNGO For Fraud
8.4.2024
The trial of the man accused of stealing an estimated $110 million out of the crypto exchange Mango Markets, Avraham Eisenberg, got underway in Manhattan Monday after he used their crypto token MNGO for fraud purposes. The alleged crypto criminal faces up to 40 years in prison for the scheme.
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USDT OTC ‘Thieves’ Arrested in South Korea’s Gangnam District
2.4.2024
Police in Gangnam, an affluent district of Seoul, South Korea, have arrested 10 people accused of stealing money in a bogus USDT OTC trade.
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Crypto Theft Plummets by 48% in March — Are Crypto Assets Getting Safer?
1.4.2024
Crypto theft plummeted by 48% in March, with malicious actors stealing $79M from DeFi projects, down from $160M in February. Flash loan attacks, phishing scams, and targeted exploits contributed to the losses.
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Meme coin frenzy sees mad new Koala Coin (KLC) blast onto the scene as presale steals limelight from Dogecoin (DOGE) & TRON (TRX) gains in March
17.3.2024
A new player will emerge soon, intent on dominating the ever-expanding digital currency ecosystem. With its impressive presale price at stage 1 of $ 0,014, the newcomer Koala Coin (KLC) has quickly captured the attention of the crypto community. This koala has big dreams and is out to prove...
Bitcoin Price Growth Could Continue, Says South Korean Analyst
14.3.2024
Bitcoin price growth could continue, a South Korean crypto analyst has predicted, as “crypto fever” slowly takes hold in the nation.
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South Korean Law Firm Chief Jailed for Stealing Customer Money to Invest in Crypto
12.3.2024
A South Korean law firm operator was jailed in Busan on March 11 after they were found guilty of stealing clients’ money to spend on crypto investments.
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Best Crypto to Buy Today March 8 – FLOKI, Pepe, dogwifhat
9.3.2024
As Bitcoin (BTC) consolidates in the $68,000s as trading volumes drop off ahead of the weekend, meme coins are stealing the limelight as the bulls regain control, with traders hunting for the best crypto to buy today flocking to major names in the hope of making quick gains.
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Solana’s Meme Coin Surge: Biden and Trump-Themed Tokens Steal the Spotlight with 10,000% Gains
6.3.2024
As Solana meme coins like Dogwifhat (WIF) and Bonk (BONK) surge, a vanguard of new meme coins themed after politicians and celebrities are stealing the spotlight with daily gains in the thousands of percent.
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South Korean Police Arrest ‘Multinational Gang of OTC Crypto Thieves’
27.2.2024
OTC crypto crime appears to be on the rise in South Korea, where police say they have arrested a “multinational gang” who allegedly locked a woman in a car before stealing cash.
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