Remy Ra St. Felix, the leader of a violent crypto extortion scheme, has been handed additional prison time after assaulting a witness in a case involving stolen Bitcoin. […]
Prosecutors Appeal Light Sentences in $577M HashFlare Ponzi Scheme
US prosecutors have appealed the lenient sentences handed down to the Estonian co-founders of HashFlare, a collapsed crypto mining venture they accused of orchestrating a $577 million Ponzi […]
US Appeals Sentencing of HashFlare Founders in Major Crypto Ponzi Scheme
Prosecutors have challenged the sentences handed down to Sergei Potapenko and Ivan Turõgin, co-founders of defunct crypto mining service HashFlare, accused of orchestrating a $577 million Ponzi scheme. […]
Massive Social Engineering Scam Steals $91.4 Million Worth of Bitcoin
A sophisticated social engineering attack on August 19, 2025 resulted in the theft of 783 bitcoins, valued at approximately $91.4 million, according to blockchain analytics firm BlockBeats and […]
XRP Consolidates Near $6.67; Ripple Joins Real-Time Crypto Crime Response Network
Market analyst Galaxy predicts a continued bullish trend for XRP, projecting a target price of $6.67 as it consolidates after a recent breakout. The analyst explains that this […]
Ripple and Binance Join Forces with TRM Labs to Combat Real-time Crypto Fraud
TRM Labs, a blockchain intelligence firm aiding businesses and law enforcement agencies in combating crypto crimes, has launched Beacon Network, the first dedicated response network for real-time cryptocurrency […]
Ripple, Binance, and TRM Labs Launch Real-Time Crypto Crime Network
Collaboration for Enhanced Security: Ripple, Binance, and TRM Labs have launched the Beacon Network, a real-time crypto crime prevention system, to safeguard the industry from illicit activities. The […]
Bitcoin Bribery Case Exposes Bitcoin’s Traceability in Darknet Transactions
A recent bribery scandal involving the darknet founder Tomas Jirikovsky, has exposed Bitcoin’s inherent transparency and its vulnerability in illegal activities. While widely touted as an anonymous platform […]
Preventing Asia’s Crypto Crime Wave: Localized Security Is Key
Crypto crime in Asia is surging, resulting in losses exceeding $1.5 billion in the first half of 2025. This surge, fueled by scams like the Bybit hack and […]
Binance Joins Forces with Tron and Tether to Combat Crypto Crime
Binance has joined forces with Tron and Tether’s T3 Financial Crime Unit (T3+). This partnership marks Binance’s entry as a first T3+ partner, aiming to tackle the ever-evolving […]
Binance Joins Forces with T3+ to Combat Crypto Crimes
Binance has officially joined the T3+ initiative, a program dedicated to combating crypto-related crime. This partnership adds momentum to the already successful fight against illicit activities in the […]
Violent Attacks on Crypto Users on the Rise: A Surge in Crime Fuels Exacerbated Security Concerns
A worrying trend has emerged within the cryptocurrency world, as violent crimes targeting crypto users are surging in 2025. This alarming increase is attributed to a growing number […]
Hong Kong Customs Tackles Crypto Money Laundering with New Tracking Tool
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 […]