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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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Australian Police Officer in Court for Stealing Nearly 82 BTC From Seized Drug Trafficker’s Wallet
20.2.2024
An Australian police officer recently appeared in a Melbourne court where he faced charges of stealing 81.616 bitcoins from a crypto wallet seized from drug traffickers. After initially blaming the drug traffickers,’ the Australian Federal Police later reopened the case after an expert found...
Australian Federal Police Officer Denies Stealing Bitcoin During an Investigation
19.2.2024
An Australian cybercrime police officer has been accused of stealing 81.616 Bitcoin during a steroid trafficking investigation in Melbourne. Per court documents, the policeman – William Wheatley – allegedly pocketed a Trezor hardware wallet containing the Bitcoins, then worth about $450,000....
Top Crypto Gainers Today on DEXTools – CSHIB, DADA, FERRET
12.2.2024
Top Crypto Gainers Today on DEXTools Bitcoin may be stealing the headlines after crossing above $50,000 for the first time since late 2021 on Monday, but for investors looking to turn a quick profit will continue to turn to the top crypto gainers today on DEXTools. Amid optimism about spot Bitcoin...
Best Crypto to Buy Today February 12 – BEAM, IMX, ORDI
12.2.2024
Bitcoin may be stealing the headlines after crossing above $50,000 for the first time since late 2021 on Monday, but for investors looking to turn a quick profit, smaller altcoin rivals might be the best crypto to buy today. Amid optimism about spot Bitcoin ETF inflows, the Bitcoin price was last...
Haru Invest Execs Arrested in South Korea for Allegedly Stealing $828M Worth of Crypto: Report
6.2.2024
The platform paused withdrawals and fired 100 employees last June citing issues with service partners
Singapore Police Warn About ‘Crypto Drainers’ Stealing Cryptocurrencies From Wallets
3.2.2024
Singapore’s Police Force and Cyber Security Agency (CSA) have issued a joint warning about “crypto drainer” malware, which steals cryptocurrencies from wallets. As digital assets become more popular, “Cybercriminals are increasingly leveraging crypto drainers to target...
U.S. Government Charges Trio Responsible for FTX’s Missing $400 Million, Cite FTX SIM Swap Attack
2.2.2024
New D.C. court filings from January 24 revealed that three people have been charged with stealing more than $400 million worth of digital currency from FTX in a November 2022 FTX SIM-swapping attack. A Years-long FTX SIM Swap Scheme Robert Powell, Carter Rohn, and Emily Hernandez have all been...
Pokémon Robbers Caught On Video Stealing 35,000 Cards
30.1.2024
Some people will do anything for a quick buck, and stealing heaps of Pokémon cards is becoming an increasingly common tactic. The latest instance, which took place in San Jose, California last week, is one of the strangest and most audacious yet, seeing the thieves steal not just thousands...