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PancakeBunny hacker siphons $2.9M Ether in Tornado Cash
8.7.2024
Three years after the PancakeBunny flash loan attack, the hacker moved $3 million in ETH through Tornado Cash
Holograph protocol sabotaged by disgruntled contractor
3.7.2024
Holograph's internal investigation, aided by Halborn, revealed a former contractor's role in the $14 million token heist
Florida man convicted in cryptocurrency theft home invasions
26.6.2024
Remy St. Felix of West Palm Beach led violent home invasions to steal cryptocurrencies, targeting multiple states over several months
Crypto firm Hiddup rebrands amid $41M investigation and legal woes
25.6.2024
Hiddup continues advertising returns ranging from 6 to 16% per annum through blockchain mining on its website while facing legal action
SEC drops investigation into Ethereum: Law Decoded
24.6.2024
A letter from Consensys states that the SEC’s approval of spot Ether exchange-traded funds indicated that it had “updated its position to classify ETH as a commodity and not a security,” but not everyone agrees
Kenya Concludes Worldcoin Investigation
24.6.2024
Kenyan police have reportedly closed their investigation of Worldcoin, allowing the latter to resume its activities in the East African nation. The chief legal officer at Tools for Humanity confirmed that Worldcoin would soon resume registering Kenyan users. Tools for Humanity Praises...
Ether and altcoin price outlook positive after SEC drops investigation
21.6.2024
The SEC has withdrawn the case to prove Ethereum is a security. Now that the waters have been cleared, what is ahead for Ether’s price?
Report Claims Jump Trading Under CFTC Probe for Crypto Activities
20.6.2024
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has initiated an inquiry into the cryptocurrency activities of Chicago-based Jump Trading, according to a report by Fortune’s Leo Schwartz. This investigation forms part of a larger regulatory review, though it does not suggest any wrongdoing...
SEC drops Ethereum investigation to avoid ‘embarrassing’ court case
20.6.2024
Gary Gensler’s SEC has halted its investigation into whether Ether is a security. What could have motivated the SEC withdrawal, and is the fight over?
APAC crypto crime spikes amid legal resource shortages: Chainalysis report
20.6.2024
APAC’s struggle with increasing crypto crime is exacerbated by a shortage of legal resources and inadequate training for law enforcement
SEC ends investigation into Ethereum 2.0, boosting hopes for Ether’s future
19.6.2024
The US SEC has confirmed that it is dropping its investigation into Ethereum 2.0. This comes after Consensys sought confirmation from the agency via a letter sent earlier this month. The Commission notifying its actions marks a pivotal moment for Ether including developers, industry participants...
CRV Price Hits $0.35, Rebounding 41% From Recent Low Post-Founder Crisis
19.6.2024
Curve DAO’s (CRV) price increased over 10% early Wednesday, hitting $0.35 and marking a 41% increase from its low since a recent liquidation crisis involving its founder. On-chain data revealed significant accumulation of CRV by whales this week, with reports indicating a particular increase...
SEC Closes Ethereum 2.0 Investigation
19.6.2024
Consensys has announced that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has decided to close its investigation into Ethereum 2.0. This decision implies that the SEC will not allege that sales of ETH are securities transactions. The announcement follows a request from Consensys to the SEC...
SEC to drop investigation into Ethereum: Consensys
19.6.2024
The SEC’s enforcement division said it’s closing its investigation into Ethereum, though Consensys says the fight isn’t over yet
Indian Authority Cracks Down on Highrich Online’s Crypto Operations
16.6.2024
India’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) has conducted searches that uncovered a Ponzi scheme involving cryptocurrency operations and HR Crypto Coin, leading to significant asset seizures and freezing. The coins were part of the scheme, luring people to invest with promises of a 15% annual...
DOJ and FBI Unveil Charges Against 3 UK Nationals in NFT Rug Pull Scam
11.6.2024
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have unveiled charges against three UK nationals for a fraudulent non-fungible token (NFT) scheme involving “Evolved Apes,” promising a game development. “They allegedly took investor funds, never...
Singapore alerts businesses to Bitcoin ransomware risk
10.6.2024
Singapore police advised businesses against paying ransom to the bad actors in case of a compromise and asked them to report the incident to authorities immediately
Indian Authority Busts Cryptocurrency Fraud Ring Targeting Foreign National
9.6.2024
India’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) has cracked down on a cryptocurrency fraud ring targeting a foreign national. The accused persuaded the victim to transfer $400,000 to a cryptocurrency account set up using unauthorized remote access. The ED seized digital evidence, froze fixed deposits...
GameStop rally sends Roaring Kitty’s shares to $1B
7.6.2024
If GameStop opens at its current after-hours price, Roaring Kitty’s holdings would be worth around $1 billion combined
Beware of fake work-from-home jobs, it’s a ploy to steal your crypto
6.6.2024
The FBI is warning job seekers not to fall for the too-good-to-be-true “work-from-home” job scams