Author: Cointelegraph by Vince Quill
United States Source: Cointelegraph.com News
Sep 08, 2024 12:00

New Android malware steals private keys from screenshots and images

According to a recent FBI warning, North Korean hackers are aggressively targeting the crypto industry with well-disguised attacks.

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Author: Cointelegraph by Turner Wright
United States Source: Cointelegraph.com News
Sep 06, 2024 12:00

US prosecutors allegedly link ex-FTX exec to Chinese bribery scandal

Notes from a 2023 conference call between Assistant US Attorneys revealed allegations against Ryan Salame tied to Alameda Researchs bribery scheme in China. 

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Author: Oluwapelumi Adejumo
United States Source: CryptoSlate
Sep 06, 2024 01:10

WazirX hacker launders $10 million through Tornado Cash

The hacker responsible for stealing over $235 million from the Indian crypto exchange WazirX has transferred around $10 million through sanctioned Tornado Cash in the past 24 hours, according to blockchain security firm Cyvers. In a Sept. 5 message to CryptoSlate, Cyvers reported that the hacker had begun moving assets the previous day. So far, […]

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Author: Benson Toti
United Kingdom Source: CoinJournal: Home
Sep 06, 2024 02:00

Singapore police arrest 3 for teen attack during crypto exchange

Police in Singapore arrested three men after a teen reported an attempted robbery involving $24,000. The 19-year old ZK was looking to exchange the cash for USDT when two men attacked him. Strait Times has reported that police have charged 29-year old Benedict Yee Hong Fai with the attack and attempted robbery.  Singapore police have […]

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Author: Cointelegraph by Turner Wright
United States Source: Cointelegraph.com News
Sep 05, 2024 12:00

Nigerian judge pushes Binance execs bail hearing to Oct. 9

Detained in Nigeria for more than six months and with reported health problems, Tigran Gambaryan awaits a judges decision following another bail application.

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Author: Benson Toti
United Kingdom Source: CoinJournal: Home
Oct 01, 2024 02:00

Man pleads guilty in UKs first illegal crypto ATM conviction

Olumide Osunkoya pleaded guilty to FCA charges of illegal offer and use of cryptocurrency automated teller machines (ATMs). The 45-year old Osunkuya will be sentenced at a later date. Olumide Osunkoya has pleaded guilty to several charges involving the illegal operation of cryptocurrency automated teller machines in the UK. Osunkuya, 45, pleaded guilty when he […]

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Author: Cointelegraph by Vince Quill
United States Source: Cointelegraph.com News
Sep 04, 2024 12:00

Penpie protocol exploited, suffers $27M loss

Cryptocurrency hacks have stolen $1.21 billion in funds so far in 2024, a 15.5% increase from 2023. 

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Author: Cointelegraph by Turner Wright
United States Source: Cointelegraph.com News
Sep 04, 2024 12:00

FBI warns of North Korean social engineering schemes to steal crypto

DPRK scammers have been employing fake offers of employment and investment opportunities to trick crypto users into downloading malware.

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Author: Cointelegraph by Helen Partz
United States Source: Cointelegraph.com News
Sep 04, 2024 12:00

South Korea joins global crackdown on Telegram, cites deepfakes

South Korea has joined the growing list of global jurisdictions launching probes against Telegram over illicit content dissemination.

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Author: Cointelegraph by Christopher Roark
United States Source: Cointelegraph.com News
Sep 30, 2024 12:00

Polymarket users complain of mysterious Google login wallet attacks

The attacker used a proxy function to swipe victims USDC balances, but only a small number of Google login users have been affected.

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Author: Cointelegraph by Vince Quill
United States Source: Cointelegraph.com News
Sep 29, 2024 12:00

User loses $32 million spWETH in a sophisticated phishing attack

According to crypto security firm Scam Sniffer, 9,145 users were victims of phishing attacks during August 2024, losing funds as a result.

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Author: Cointelegraph by Stephen Katte
United States Source: Cointelegraph.com News
Sep 29, 2024 12:00

FBI seizes $6M from crypto scammers targeting US citizens

Tether said it aided in recovering the stolen crypto by freezing the scammers wallets, which the FBI then seized.  

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Author: Monika Ghosh
United States Source: CryptoSlate
Sep 28, 2024 01:10

FBI charges Zort founder with bribing LA sheriffs to extort victims

Adam Iza, founder of crypto trading platform Zort, has been charged with bribing officials of the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department (LASD) to help him extort, intimidate, and silence victims. He has also been charged with evading taxes. The 35-page affidavit of a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agent detailed corruption within the LASD, the use […]

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Author: Charles Thuo
United Kingdom Source: CoinJournal: Home
Sep 28, 2024 02:00

Judge rules Tornado Cash co-founder will face trial for money laundering

Roman Storm will face trial on Dec. 2 for alleged money laundering via Tornado Cash. The judge rejected Storm’s defence that his code was protected under the First Amendment. The prosecution must, however, prove Storm knew he dealt with proceeds of any crime, not specifics. Roman Storm, co-founder of the cryptocurrency mixing service Tornado Cash, […]

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Author: Cointelegraph by Derek Andersen
United States Source: Cointelegraph.com News
Sep 27, 2024 12:00

US sanctions Russian crypto platforms for money laundering ties

Two crypto exchanges and two individuals have been sanctioned for ties to underground finance.

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Hong Kong Source: Blockchain News
Sep 27, 2024 02:15

German Authorities Disrupt 47 Russia-Centric No KYC Crypto Exchanges


The German Federal Criminal Police (BKA) has seized 47 Russian-language no-KYC crypto exchanges, highlighting their role in cybercrime and sanctions evasion. (Read More)

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Author: Assad Jafri
United States Source: CryptoSlate
Sep 27, 2024 01:10

TruFlation offers $500K bounty to recover funds stolen in hack

Truflation, a decentralized data company, has posted a $500,000 bounty following a $5 million hack on Sept. 25. The firm is offering a reward for returning the stolen funds or for identifying the hacker in a way that leads to a conviction. $5 million hack Truflation revealed in a Sept. 26 post that the attack […]

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Author: Cointelegraph by Savannah Fortis
United States Source: Cointelegraph.com News
Sep 26, 2024 12:00

Kosovo receives guidance from Council of Europe on crypto crime tracing

Kosovos Financial Intelligence Unit partners with the Council of Europe to improve crypto crime tracing skills and strengthen regulations on digital currencies.

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Author: Assad Jafri
United States Source: CryptoSlate
Sep 26, 2024 01:10

Hacker nearly completes laundering $230 million stolen from WazirX

The hacker responsible for stealing $230 million from WazirX in July has nearly finished laundering the funds, with just $6 million worth of Ethereum (ETH) left, based on Arkham Intelligence on-chain data. Most of the stolen assets were moved through Tornado Cash, a service known for obscuring digital transactions. Funds laundered The breach, which compromised […]

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Author: Cointelegraph by Christopher Roark
United States Source: Cointelegraph.com News
Sep 26, 2024 12:00

Been scammed? Crypto crimestoppers claim to help get crypto back

Private investigation firm Lionsgate claims it can help recover stolen crypto when going straight to the police fails.

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