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CFPB proposes crypto firms refund users for funds lost to hacks
10.1.2025
A proposed CFPB rule could allow crypto users to have protections similar to those of US bank account holders by considering the definition of “funds.”
CFPB proposes crypto firms refund users for funds lost to hacks
10.1.2025
A proposed CFPB rule could allow crypto users to have protections similar to those of US bank account holders by considering the definition of “funds.”
New Chainalysis CEO expects greater clarity on stablecoins in 2025
5.12.2024
The company’s former chief strategy officer, Jonathan Levin, assumed the role of CEO and offered his thoughts to Cointelegraph on the future of the industry
10 iconic crypto history videos you won’t believe actually happened
29.10.2024
The birth and history of the crypto scene could be considered a meme. These iconic videos represent key chapters and milestones from crypto’s history and may make you giggle
EigenLayer X account compromised, shares malicious airdrop link
18.10.2024
Users should not click on any airdrop links shared in EigenLayer’s recent post, warned onchain detective ZachXBT
EigenLayer X account compromised, shares malicious airdrop link
18.10.2024
Users should not click on any airdrop links shared in EigenLayer’s recent post, warned onchain detective ZachXBT
Ledger users targeted by malicious ‘clear signing’ phishing email
15.10.2024
Phishing attacks are a growing concern in the crypto industry, accounting for over $46 million worth of cryptocurrency stolen during September
Despite WazirX, Q3 crypto hack and scam losses fell to $413m YOY
26.9.2024
Losses from scams and hacks in Q3 declined by 40% compared to the previous year, but CEX hacks still pose a problem for the industry
Feds end Bitcoin bandits’ luxury life fueled by $230M crypto scam
20.9.2024
The scammers spent their gains on a lavish lifestyle of luxury cars, apartments, jewelry, and nightlife.
Lara and Tiffany Trump X accounts hacked, users warned not to click links
4.9.2024
Scammers have taken over two accounts associated with presidential candidate Donald Trump's family
Hong Kong flags 7 unregulated crypto exchanges for noncompliance
15.7.2024
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission added seven crypto trading platforms to its alert list for operating without licenses, raising concerns over investor safety
Hong Kong flags 7 unregulated crypto exchanges for noncompliance
15.7.2024
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission added seven crypto trading platforms to its alert list for operating without licenses, raising concerns over investor safety
1inch partners with Blockaid to combat DeFi fraud and cyber threats
20.6.2024
Blockaid CEO Ido Ben-Natan told Cointelegraph that the product allows developers to integrate the solution through an API, avoiding the need to develop security measures from scratch
PeckShield: Crypto Scams Plummeted 27.78% in 2023
29.1.2024
Blockchain security firm PeckShield has released an overview of the state of cryptocurrency hacks in the last twelve months with over 600 reported cases resulting in losses of $2.61 billion. Impressively, crypto scams saw a drop of 27.78% in 2023. The company disclosed its latest findings in a...
UK Lawmakers Roll Out Legislation to Seize Cryptocurrencies Used for Illegal Purposes
26.10.2023
The UK Parliament has passed a bill that allows law enforcement authorities to seize cryptocurrencies associated with illicit activities. This includes investment scams, hacks, terrorism financing, money laundering, and drug trafficking. Per an official announcement on its website, the new bill...
Alameda Research lost $190M to scams and 'questionable’ blockchains: Whistleblower
12.10.2023
Former Alameda Research engineer Aditya Baradwaj says one trader lost more than $100 million after clicking on a fake link
September becomes the biggest month for crypto exploits in 2023: CertiK
2.10.2023
The Mixin Network cross-chain protocol accounted for almost two-thirds of the crypto exploit losses in September
April’s crypto scams, exploits and hacks lead to $103M lost — CertiK
1.5.2023
The month was particularly bad for exploits, with the amount lost accounting for half of the total crypto exploited so far in 2023
Crypto Incidents Involving Exit Scams, Hacks, and Code Exploits Reach Record Low in December 2022 According to Certik
3.1.2023
According to blockchain security company Certik, the number of cryptocurrency incidents involving exit scams, hacks, and code exploits in Dec. 2022 was the lowest monthly figure of the year. Certik noted that the combined incidents amounted to $62.2 million “lost to exploits, hacks, and scams.”...
No 'respite' for exploits, flash loans or exit scams in 2023: Cybersecurity firm
3.1.2023
The industry is likely to see “further attempts from hackers targeting bridges in 2023," while users are urged to be warier of their private keys