An Indian court has issued a landmark sentence of life imprisonment to 14 individuals accused of orchestrating a large-scale Bitcoin extortion scheme. This high-profile case underscores the ongoing […]
Binance Joins Forces with Industry Leaders to Combat Crypto Crime
Cryptocurrency exchanges are often targeted by malicious actors seeking to steal funds. Binance, a major player in this space, is taking proactive measures against crypto crime. The exchange […]
Bitcoin Bribery Bust: Czech Ex-Trader Faces $45 Million Charge
A high-stakes darknet operation has yielded significant results, with the arrest of a prominent figure for alleged Bitcoin bribery. Tomas Jirikovsky, founder of the notorious Sheep Marketplace, faces […]
Crypto Crime Unit Extends Reach with Binance Partnership, Seizures Surge
A joint initiative by Tron, Tether, and TRM Labs has already resulted in freezing over $250 million in illicit cryptocurrency assets since launching their collaborative financial crime unit […]
NYC Men Plead Not Guilty in Bitcoin Kidnapping Case
Two individuals, John Woeltz and William Duplessie, have been charged with kidnapping and torture after an alleged 17-day ordeal over a Bitcoin password in Manhattan court. The case […]
New York Man Faces Trial Over Alleged Bitcoin Ransom and Torture Scheme
A New York federal court has denied bail to a 24-year-old man accused of orchestrating a violent kidnapping and ransom scheme involving Bitcoin. Prosecutors allege Nicholas Truglia played […]
Mumbai Firm Targeted in Ransomware Attack: Hackers Demand Bitcoin
A Mumbai-based advertising firm suffered a significant data breach when attackers leveraged ransomware to cripple its operations. The firm reported login issues and missing company data on May […]
Hong Kong Police Launch CryptoTrace to Combat Web3 Crimes
Facing rising cryptocurrency-related crimes, Hong Kong police have launched CryptoTrace, a blockchain forensics tool developed in collaboration with the University of Hong Kong. This innovative platform aims to […]
Elliptic Exposes $8.4B USDT-Powered Telegram Cybercrime Hub
Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic has revealed a massive USDT-powered criminal marketplace operated through Telegram, dubbed Xinbi Guarantee, linked to significant cybercrime and money laundering activities. The investigation by […]
Crypto Crime Goes Global: Organized Groups Launder Billions with New Coins
Criminals are turning to cryptocurrencies to launder vast sums, utilizing a new wave of specialized coins for illicit purposes, according to Chainalysis findings. This shift signifies the evolution […]
Eastern European Hacker Group Linked to Major Ethereum Theft
Recent investigations have revealed the perpetrators behind a significant Ethereum theft. SlowMist founder, Yu Jian, has confirmed that Eastern European hacker group Inferno Drainer was responsible for stealing […]