2026-1-24 18:58 |
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The Hyperliquid Foundation is making headlines after donating 10,000 HYPE tokens, valued at approximately $254,000, to well-known onchain investigator ZachXBT. The contribution represents his second-largest donation ever received, reinforcing the growing appreciation for independent investigative work within the blockchain sector.
2026-1-19 08:49 | |
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The Hyperliquid Foundation has donated 10,000 HYPE tokens to blockchain investigator ZachXBT. The contribution, valued at approximately $254,000, ranks as his second-largest donation from any single entity.
2026-1-18 19:45 | |
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A crypto holder lost over $282 million in Bitcoin and Litecoin on January 10 through a hardware wallet social engineering scam, according to blockchain investigator ZachXBT. The theft occurred around 11 pm UTC and is one of the largest individual…
2026-1-17 17:00 | |
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A major crypto investigation has surfaced, shaking the industry with the sudden discovery of one of the largest social-engineering thefts ever documented. Blockchain investigator ZachXBT has revealed a detailed breakdown of a catastrophic breach in which a victim lost more than $282 million worth of Bitcoin (BTC) and Litecoin (LTC) in a single day. Unlike [...]
2026-1-17 21:56 | |
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Hardware wallet maker Ledger is dealing with another data exposure incident, this time linked to its external payment processor. The issue was connected to systems operated by Global-e and came to public attention after details of a customer notification were shared on X by blockchain investigator ZachXBT.
2026-1-6 18:30 | |
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Ledger, the well-known hardware wallet provider, reportedly suffered a new security incident on January 5, 2026. Blockchain investigator ZachXBT revealed that customer personal data had been compromised through the third-party payment processor Global-e.
2026-1-5 15:13 | |
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An active exploit is draining hundreds of crypto wallets, with losses amounting to around $107,000 and continuing to rise as investigators work to identify the source. The breach, identified by blockchain investigator ZachXBT, highlights the ongoing risks faced by digital asset holders in the crypto industry.
2026-1-2 09:24 | |
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Onchain investigator @zachxbt has flagged Solana’s latest major rug pull. Trading bot project AquaBot (@Aquabot_io) raised 21,770 SOL ($4. 65M) in its presale before vanishing with investor funds.
2025-9-9 00:33 | |
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Blockchain investigator ZachXBT helped Brazilian authorities freeze $5 million in stolen funds.
2025-7-16 17:15 | |
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An elderly American has been identified as the victim of a $330.7 million Bitcoin theft—one of the largest crypto heists on record—according to blockchain investigator ZachXBT. The attack, which occurred on April 28, involved the theft of 3,520 BTC through…
2025-5-1 23:33 | |
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A disturbing surge in phishing scams has reportedly cost Coinbase users over $46 million in March 2025 alone, highlighting the growing threat of sophisticated cybercrime in the cryptocurrency space. Blockchain investigator ZachXBT has been tracking a series of significant thefts, including one particularly alarming incident on March 27 involving the loss of 400.099 Bitcoin – […]
2025-4-1 06:56 | |
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Coinspeaker Coinbase Victim of Latest Phishing Scam, Users Lose over $46 Million Blockchain investigator ZachXBT reports that Coinbase users have lost over $46 million in the past two weeks due to phishing scams.
2025-3-31 17:53 | |
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Coinbase users are again in the spotlight after losing more than $46 million to social engineering scams this month alone, according to blockchain sleuth ZachXBT. On March 28, the on-chain investigator reported on his Telegram channel that an unnamed Coinbase user lost approximately 400 BTC—worth around $34.
2025-3-30 19:20 | |
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Blockchain investigator ZachXBT has exposed the trader behind a series of high-risk trades on Hyperliquid, linking the activity to a UK-based individual with a history of financial crimes. ZachXBT revealed on March 20 that the trader is allegedly William Parker, a UK citizen previously convicted of financial crimes in Finland and the UK.
2025-3-21 20:20 | |
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Blockchain investigator ZachXBT has alleged that a trader who recently amassed $20 million on HyperLiquid through leveraged trading is likely William Parker. Parker is a convicted fraudster with a history of hacking and gambling-related crimes. In a detailed thread on…
2025-3-21 17:45 | |
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A blockchain investigator discovered a series of dormant XRP wallets linked to Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen, which had over 2. 7 billion XRP. These holdings are worth around $7. 18 billion. Some of these wallets had been idle for six to seven years before unexpectedly reactivating in January 2025.
2025-3-5 03:30 | |
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Blockchain investigator ZachXBT has joined research-driven cryptocurrency investment firm Paradigm as an advisor. ZachXBT, who describes himself as a scam survivor turned 2D investigator, confirmed the development in a post on X on Feb.
2025-2-27 20:11 | |
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Blockchain investigator ZachXBT revealed that at least $150 million has been stolen from Coinbase users through social engineering scams. The post ZachXBT Reveals Coinbase Users Lost $150 million in Social Engineering Scams appeared first on BeInCrypto.
2025-2-2 19:28 | |
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A Solana wallet tied to renowned blockchain investigator ZachXBT withdrew nearly $4 million from a memecoin project associated with his name, causing mixed reactions within the community. The controversy comes amid a community-led effort to raise funds for his investigative work, which has garnered widespread recognition for its effectiveness.
2025-1-22 23:45 | |
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The Blockchain Bandit, a hacker infamous for exploiting vulnerabilities in Ethereum wallets, has reappeared, consolidating stolen assets after years of inactivity. On Dec. 30, blockchain investigator ZachXBT reported that the hacker moved 51,000 ETH, worth approximately $172 million, into a single wallet.
2025-1-1 16:30 | |
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Blockchain investigator ZachXBT has uncovered the identity of a Chinese over-the-counter (OTC) trader accused of aiding the North Korea-affiliated Lazarus Group in laundering stolen crypto. The trader, identified as Yicong Wang, has reportedly helped the group convert tens of millions of dollars in crypto from various hacks into cash through bank transfers since 2022, according […] The post Chinese OTC trader linked to laundering millions for North Korean hackers appeared first on CryptoSlate.
2024-10-24 21:32 | |
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A Chinese trader helped the North Korea-linked hacker Lazarus Group launder millions of dollars’ worth of stolen cryptocurrencies. Blockchain investigator ZachXBT revealed in a post on X on Oct. 23 that Yicong Wang, a Chinese over-the-counter trader who operated under…
2024-10-24 18:43 | |
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Crypto thefts are hitting new highs, and the latest incident underscores this alarming trend. Recently, hackers stole a staggering $32. 4 million worth of spWETH, a token tied to staked Wrapped Ether.
2024-9-30 17:30 | |
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Blockchain investigator ZachXBT has alerted the community to a scam meme coin promotion using several major X accounts. According to ZachXBT, the compromised accounts used to promote the fake meme coin on Solana (SOL) include those of Yahoo News UK,…
2024-9-19 23:00 | |
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Hackers involved in the $308 million heist from the cryptocurrency exchange DMM Bitcoin in May have so far laundered over $35 million through an online marketplace in Cambodia this month, according to blockchain investigator ZachXBT. ZachXBT reports that the funds…
2024-7-15 11:44 | |
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Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) chair, Olanipekun Olukoyede, advocates for the adoption of blockchain technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to combat illegal fund flows,
2024-7-1 18:39 | |
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Waka Flocka Flame’s FLOCKA token launch marred by 40% supply grab pre-announcement. Blockchain investigator flags rapid token distribution post-launch as insider trading. Critics question celebrity crypto credibility amid past promotions and transparency lapses.
2024-6-18 13:23 | |
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ZachXBT, a popular blockchain investigator, accused Floyd Mayweather of being connected to several token scams. Mayweather has a history of involvement in token scams, from lawsuits to court settlements.
2024-6-4 19:37 | |
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The crypto community has seen a growing number of hacks in the first two months of 2024. Widely reported by Bitcoinist, hackers and scammers have targeted high-profile figures and projects within the industry.
2024-3-3 05:30 | |
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On Thursday night, the Axie Infinity co-founder suffered a hack that included a large amount of ETH being withdrawn from the wallet and sent to Tornado Cash. The suspicious activity was revealed by a blockchain investigator, who alerted of the compromised whale wallet over the Ronin bridge.
2024-2-24 07:00 | |
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Hackers stole over $6. 2 million in digital assets from 22 LastPass users between Feb. 19 and 20. Blockchain investigator ZachXBT and Taylor Monahan, a developer associated with the crypto wallet MetaMask, revealed in a Feb.
2024-2-23 19:25 | |
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In a cryptic announcement that has caught the attention of the crypto Twitter community, a popular on-chain investigator has promised to reveal hidden truths behind certain blockchain and crypto activities in the space.
2023-11-28 04:00 | |
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Ethereum and its founders have been the target of various accusations in the last couple of weeks ranging from fraud to the blockchain being run by the Chinese. On-chain investigator Boring Sleuth has been one of the most vocal when it comes to Ethereum founders’ alleged wrongdoing, tying the network to the Chinese. The most […]
2023-11-15 19:00 | |
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The market cap of AI-inspired altcoin $GROK fell sharply on Nov. 13 after well-known blockchain investigator ZachXBT tied its creator to previous possible scams. Supporters of a Grok token, $GROK, banded together in the wake of aspersions surrounding the project…
2023-11-14 00:38 | |
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ZachXBT, a prominent blockchain investigator, has revealed troubling findings about the recent security breach at CoinSpot, one of Australia’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges. The exchange fell victim to a massive hack amounting to approximately $2.
2023-11-9 18:00 | |
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Filecoin has grown to be one of the most beloved crypto with an active community that continues to keep it alive. However, questions about the blockchain’s origin, and its ICO in particular, are beginning to pop up as an on-chain sleuth has posted findings of his investigation.
2023-9-28 02:00 | |
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Popular blockchain investigator says the firm's leaked report shows "highly questionable services."
2023-9-25 11:40 | |
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Blockchain investigator ZachXBT has accused four online traders of engaging in a pump and dump scheme with Ethereum token, PAAL AI, to profit at their followers' expense. The post Four Crypto Traders Accused of PAAL AI Pump and Dump Scheme appeared first on BeInCrypto.
2023-9-11 02:48 | |
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A criminal investigator in Moscow extorted thousands of bitcoin from the crypto hackers he arrested. Now, these coins are moving onto exchanges, Crystal Blockchain found.
2023-7-7 00:55 | |
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Multichain Network token MULTI fell by 27% after several whales dumped the token following its transaction delay issues. Whales dump MULTI Blockchain investigator Lookonchain reported that a whale address, 0xb4df, deposited 494,200 MULTI worth $2.
2023-5-25 19:10 | |
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According to blockchain investigator Packshield, the hacker used a previously withdrawn pledged NFT from the Bored Ape Yacht Club collection as collateral to drain the assets.
2022-6-27 12:21 | |
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Richard Sanders is a co-founder and lead investigator at CipherBlade, an elite blockchain investigation agency that works closely with top crypto exchanges, blockchain protocols, and the FBI. In this episode, Rich explains his views on the sometimes shady world of crypto ATM operators, the confusing new BitClout platform, and we cover best practice crypto security tips.
2021-3-24 01:10 | |
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Richard Sanders is a co-founder and lead investigator at CipherBlade, an elite blockchain investigation agency that works closely with top crypto exchanges, blockchain protocols, and the FBI. The agency uses a potent mix of on-chain and off-chain analytics and investigative techniques to track the most sophisticated cyber criminals on the planet.
2020-12-2 04:00 | |
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Something fishy took place in the world of Ethereum on Dec 1, 2018. New analysis from AI-powered blockchain investigator ORS CryptoHound has uncovered unusual activity on the Ethereum blockchain, which took place last month.
2019-1-27 09:00 | |
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Was Tron’s famous $1 million blockchain dapp development competition a con trick? The question is currently doing the rounds on social media these days. Redditor 9HIL collected pieces of evidence that show that Tron was misleading participants.
2019-1-14 23:00 | |
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CryptoNinjas BIG Blockchain Intelligence Group Inc. (BIG), a developer and provider of blockchain and cryptocurrency search, risk-scoring and data analytics tools and investigation services, today announced the launch of the world’s first investigator-developed, 8-hour online.
2018-12-3 17:11 | |
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The Winklevoss twins have filed a lawsuit against bitcoin investor Charlie Shrem, alleging that Shrem “stole” 5,000 bitcoins from them in 2012. According to a recent report released by the New York Times, Charlie Shrem has made several large purchases over the past year, including multiple real estate properties, luxury cars, powerboats and a $2 million house.
2018-11-3 20:19 | |
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The blockchain industry has been explored and used in many sectors and by many countries for many different reasons, some for good and some for evil. However, a most intriguing and possibly unbelievable use for the blockchain is in tracking criminal activities on the blockchain.
2018-9-24 09:56 | |
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By several measures, activity on the network remains near peak levels, which has industry leaders plussed about the plunge in ether's price.
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