To combat rising crypto-related financial crimes, Hong Kong Customs has partnered with the University of Hong Kong to develop a digital tool that tracks suspicious cryptocurrency transactions. This […]
25 Suspects Arrested Over Failed Crypto Kidnappings Targeting Executives and Families
French authorities have apprehended 25 individuals for their alleged roles in a series of attempted kidnappings targeting industry figures, including executives and their families. The abductions, which targeted […]
Crypto Investors Charged with Kidnapping & Torture Over Bitcoin Heist
Two prominent cryptocurrency investors, John Woeltz and William Duplessie, have been arrested and charged with kidnapping, assault, and weapons possession after allegedly holding an Italian entrepreneur captive for […]
Bitcoin’s New Era Defined by Neutral Sentiment, Soaring Profits, and Rising Crypto Crime
Bitcoin trades around $100,000 as neutral sentiment emerges, robust profit-taking fuels market shifts in investor priorities. The recent surge in crypto assets brings not only financial gains but […]
New York Bitcoin Kidnapping: Suspects Face Charges
John Woeltz and William Duplessie have been charged with kidnapping a 28-year-old Italian man for his Bitcoin credentials, subjecting him to 17 days of torture. The suspects forced […]
Third Suspect Surrenders in Bitcoin Investor Kidnapping Case
A third suspect is expected to surrender in connection with the high-profile kidnapping of an Italian tourist in New York for their Bitcoin holdings. The suspects, John Woeltz […]
Paris Crypto Kidnap Plots: 12 Arrested as Criminals Target Digital Wealth
A shocking wave of violence has struck the cryptocurrency world, with arrests in Paris highlighting a disturbing trend. Police have made significant progress in cracking down on organized […]
Russian National Arrested for Attempted $730K Crypto Heist in Seoul
A Russian man, apprehended in Busan after an attempted crypto heist in Seoul, has been charged with assault and attempted robbery. Authorities say the suspect targeted 10 Korean […]
Crypto Criminals Embrace Transparency as a Tool for Speed
Contrary to initial assumptions, criminals in the crypto space are finding ways to leverage blockchain’s transparency as a key advantage. Ari Redbord, Global Head of Policy at TRM […]
Crypto Crime Surge: Kidnapping, Fraud, and Phishing Threaten Digital Assets
A disturbing rise in crypto-related crimes is raising alarm bells in the industry. A recent case involving a kidnapping for ransom highlights the growing risk to people involved […]
Binance Joins EU-Led Training to Enhance Moldova’s Law Enforcement
The European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training (CEPOL) hosted a training event in Moldova focused on bolstering digital investigation skills among local law enforcement officials. Binance, the […]
Xinbi Guarantee: $8.4 Billion Illegal Transactions Linked to Platform
Xinbi Guarantee, a platform registered in Colorado, has been implicated in facilitating $8.4 billion in illegal transactions, primarily involving USDT, according to Elliptic Blockchain Security Reports. This raises […]
Vegas Teen Kidnapping Sparks Concern as Crypto Theft Escalates to Violence
A shocking case of real-world violence has shaken the crypto community after teenagers allegedly kidnapped an investor from a Las Vegas event, forcing him to reveal his cryptocurrency […]
Teenagers Charged in $4 Million Crypto Kidnapping: Security Concerns Fuel Rise in Crypto Crime
A shocking kidnapping case involving cryptocurrency has raised serious concerns about security within the industry. Three teenagers from Pasco County have been charged with holding a man at […]
Mistaken Detention in Bored Ape NFT Scam Raises Concerns
A case of mistaken detention has emerged in connection with a 2022 Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) NFT theft, where law enforcement mistakenly apprehended Sam Curry, a former […]