Maryland Man’s Fraud Conviction Highlights North Korea’s Rising Crypto Threat

A Maryland man was sentenced to prison this week for helping IT workers linked to North Korea infiltrate US companies. This incident fits into a wider pattern in 2025, where insider access and rising crypto theft are becoming key features of North Korea’s cyber strategy. дальше »

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Spain’s anti-corruption prosecutor probes alleged €2 million fraud tied to Monovex

The Spanish Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office has received a complaint alleging fraud, criminal organisation, and money laundering against the cryptocurrency platform Monovex. This scheme allegedly involved approximately one hundred persons and resulted in losses of €2 million. дальше »

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$4M On The Move: Libra Scandal Addresses Make A Surprising Solana Play

Libra-linked wallets quietly pulled roughly $4 million from a failing memecoin and used part of their stash to pile into Solana, according to on-chain tracking and news reports. Related Reading: Crypto Carnage Continues — Tom Lee Exposes What’s Really Going On The move comes amid fraud probes and renewed scrutiny of the token’s launch, which earlier this year saw large withdrawals that rocked investor confidence and drew legal attention. дальше »

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US indicts crypto ATM operator in $10M money laundering scheme

United States authorities have indicted Chicago-based crypto ATM operator Virtual Assets LLC and its founder, Firas Isa, with money laundering charges involving fraud and narcotics proceeds. Isa and his firm operated Crypto Dispensers, a company whose core business involved offering… дальше »

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Libra token-linked wallets pull $4M and bet big on Solana

Wallets tied to the Libra token continue to draw liquidity and have purchased $61.5 million in Solana, despite asset freezes and fraud probes. дальше »

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Bitcoin Is 'Fraud,' Says Peter Schiff: Why It Could Be True

Peter Schiff believes Bitcoin is a scam, after gold goes on a bullish spree in 2025. дальше »

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Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin Strategy A ‘Fraud’ Headed For Bankruptcy, Peter Schiff Says

Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin treasury strategy is a “fraud” that will end in bankruptcy, Peter Schiff said. The gold advocate and long-time Bitcoin critic slammed Saylor’s [...] дальше »

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Crypto romance scams now a national threat, not just consumer fraud

Organised crime groups run scam operations from Southeast Asia. The US DOJ seized $112 million in crypto linked to these scams in 2023. Chainalysis reported scam revenues reached $9. 9 billion in 2024. дальше »

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US Secret Service seizes $1.18m in crypto in global fraud, laundering ring

Scammers tricked victims into downloading a fake mobile crypto exchange app, and stole their funds if they made a transfer. Crypto-related fraud is becoming more sophisticated, and law enforcement is stepping up. дальше »

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Argentina turns up the heat in Libra scandal with sweeping asset freeze

Argentina’s order against Hayden Davis marks the latest move in the $250 million Libra fraud probe now spanning courts in Buenos Aires and New York. дальше »

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‘Cryptoqueen’ facing sentencing over $6.5B Bitcoin stash

The sentencing highlights the UK's intensified crackdown on international crypto fraud, potentially deterring future financial crimes. The post ‘Cryptoqueen’ facing sentencing over $6.5B Bitcoin stash appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Prepaid Vouchers Meet Web3 In Consumer Payments

Prepaid vouchers are evolving with Web3, merging cash access and blockchain proof to reduce fraud, simplify onboarding, and expand global payments. дальше »

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BNB Chain Brings on Top Crypto Sleuth ZachXBT in Major Push to Combat Web3 Scams and Fraud

Key Takeaways: BNB Chain forms an official collaboration with leading on-chain investigator ZachXBT to strengthen Web3 security Partnership focuses on incident tracing, scam prevention, and transparency enhancement across the BNB The post BNB Chain Brings on Top Crypto Sleuth ZachXBT in Major Push to Combat Web3 Scams and Fraud appeared first on CryptoNinjas. дальше »

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MEV bot trial ends in mistrial after jury deadlock on brothers’ verdict

After a three-week trial, a New York jury was unable to reach a verdict on charges of money laundering and fraud related to a $25-million exploit on Ethereum. дальше »

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Sam Bankman-Fried’s Second Chance To Clear Fraud Conviction? Former FTX CEO Returns To Court Seeking Retrial

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Appeals Court Seems Unmoved by Sam Bankman-Fried’s Claims of an Unfair Trial

The former FTX CEO, who is currently serving a 25-year sentence for fraud, has repeatedly claimed that the crypto exchange was solvent at the time of its bankruptcy. дальше »

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SBF Launches Appeal, Claims He Was “Presumed Guilty” Before Trial

Sam Bankman-Fried’s appeal challenges his FTX fraud conviction, claiming a biased trial and excluded evidence denied him a fair defense. The decision could reshape one of crypto’s most infamous legal battles. дальше »

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Stream Finance Freezes Withdrawals After $93M Loss Amid Fraud Concerns

DeFi platform Stream Finance suspended withdrawals following a $93 million asset loss by an external fund manager, potentially affecting $285 million in loans. The post Stream Finance Freezes Withdrawals After $93M Loss Amid Fraud Concerns appeared first on Coinspeaker. дальше »

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Bankman-Fried lawyers to argue before court today, seeking retrial over FTX fraud conviction

The appeal could impact legal precedents in financial fraud cases and influence future regulatory measures in the cryptocurrency sector. The post Bankman-Fried lawyers to argue before court today, seeking retrial over FTX fraud conviction appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Sam Bankman-Fried seeks new trial over FTX fraud case

Sam Bankman-Fried’s (SBF) lawyers are set to argue before a U.S. appeals court that the FTX founder was denied a fair trial. Sam Bankman-Fried’s legal team will reportedly appear before the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Nov. 4,… дальше »

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Postmortems can’t stop AI-powered crypto fraud

AI systems drive crypto fraud while the industry relies on outdated postmortems. Real-time transaction defense must become infrastructure. дальше »

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Eightco’s INFINITY authentication pilot integrates Coinbase for secure digital asset workflows

The integration of Coinbase into Eightco's pilot could enhance security in digital asset transactions, potentially reducing fraud risks industry-wide. The post Eightco’s INFINITY authentication pilot integrates Coinbase for secure digital asset workflows appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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WTF Summit: Mobilizing the crypto industry against the global "Fraudemic": A call for action from Singapore

Sumsub, a global verification and anti-fraud provider, is launching its inaugural What The Fraud Summit (WTF Summit) in Singapore on November 19-20, 2025. The visionary summit will bring together moreThe post WTF Summit: Mobilizing the crypto industry against the global "Fraudemic": A call for action from Singapore appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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From terrorism to 'Wrench Attacks': Inside T3's $300M crypto crime crackdown

Key Takeaways How much criminal crypto has T3 FCU frozen in its first year? The unit froze over $300 million across 23 countries in just 12 months, supporting investigations from fraud and money lauThe post From terrorism to 'Wrench Attacks': Inside T3's $300M crypto crime crackdown appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Bitcoin's Biggest Critic Schiff Calls Saylor's Strategy Report “Fraud”

Peter Schiff has criticized Saylor’s Strategy for its earnings report, claiming that the growth of its stock is not attributable to genuine business performance but only to its “better-than-expected earnings.” дальше »

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Tether-backed crime unit freezes $300m of illicit funds

Tether and its T3 partners have frozen over $300 million in criminal assets, a milestone revealing a year-long, multi-continent offensive against crypto money laundering and fraud. According to a press release dated Oct. 31, the T3 Financial Crime Unit, a… дальше »

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How a Bangkok arrest cracked open the $31 million FINTOCH crypto fraud

The FINTOCH platform falsely claimed ties to Morgan Stanley and promised 1% daily returns. Investigators found $31. 6 million in USDT moved across Binance Smart Chain, Tron, and Ethereum. Liang lived alone in a luxury Bangkok home, where police found an illegal firearm. дальше »

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Trump To Install New Pro-Crypto CFTC Chair? Here’s What We Know So Far

New reports reveal that United States President Donald Trump has picked pro-crypto Michael Selig as the new chair nominee for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. The CFTC’s role involves overseeing the futures, options, and crypto markets, ensuring these industries operate fairly and transparently while protecting participants from fraud and manipulation. дальше »

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Will President Trump Pardon FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried Next?

After Trump pardoned Silk Road’s Ross Ulbricht and Binance’s CZ, crypto circles are abuzz with rumors of SBF’s potential release. Yet his fraud’s scale, courtroom defiance, and political baggage may keep him behind bars. дальше »

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US Lawsuit Blames Meteora Founder for MELANIA and LIBRA Token Collapse

Investors have filed a U. S. class action lawsuit accusing Meteora co-founder Ben Chow of orchestrating a meme coin fraud tied to Melania Trump and Argentine President Javier Milei. Plaintiffs say the public figures were used as “props” in a liquidity trap, while Chow denies wrongdoing. дальше »

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Crypto firm Xeltox fined record C$177M by Canadian AML regulator

Xeltox/Cryptomus fined C$177M for failing to report 1,000+ suspicious crypto transactions. Violations involved child abuse, fraud, ransomware, and sanctions-related transactions. Firm previously faced BC Securities Commission action over unrecognized exchange operations. дальше »

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He Styled Billionaire Celebrities by Day and Ran a Bitcoin Scam at Night

Celebrity hairstylist Jawed Habib is wanted in a multi-crore Bitcoin fraud case as India faces a spike in crypto-related scams and global thefts. The post He Styled Billionaire Celebrities by Day and Ran a Bitcoin Scam at Night appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Spain’s Congress clears crypto oversight bill, defeating far-right veto

On Thursday, Spain’s lower house of parliament rejected a motion from the far-right Vox party to prevent a bill harmonising national law with the European Union’s crypto-asset regulation, a policy to boost tax detection and fight fraud. дальше »

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US seizes $14B in Bitcoin tied to scams run by Cambodia’s Prince Group

Prosecutors in the United States have charged Cambodia’s Prince Group with wire fraud and money laundering conspiracy, after seizing over $14 billion worth of Bitcoin as part of one of the biggest financial takedowns in history. Cambodia’s Prince Group is… дальше »

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Web3 is losing billions, still calling fraud a ‘user error’ | Opinion

The line between mainstream web3 adoption and continued stagnation isn’t about faster blockchains — it’s about trust. дальше »

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Roger Ver may pay the US $48 million and walk free, NYT reported

One of the earliest Bitcoin popularizers, libertarian activist, and the mastermind behind Bitcoin Cash, Roger Ver, no longer faces 109 years in prison for tax evasion and mail fraud. He reached a tentative agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice… дальше »

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Best identity theft protection services of 2025

In 2025, identity theft is bigger, nastier, and more varied than ever. As more of our lives move online, fraudsters have more opportunities: from massive data breaches at corporations to credential harvesting via phishing, from synthetic identity fraud to account… дальше »

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ChainAware.ai Taps Tectum to Deliver Secure and Real-time Crypto Transactions

ChainAware.ai and Tectum join efforts to deliver ultra-fast, secure crypto transactions with AI fraud detection, Proof of Utility, and quantum-proof protection. дальше »

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Crypto trader claims $1.4 million lost in OTC scam, KuCoin deposit stirs speculation

$1. 40 million USDC moved on Ethereum. The community is split between fraud concerns and trolling theories. ZachXBT stated he would not investigate the case, criticising the lack of evidence provided by the alleged victim. дальше »

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UK officials debate fate of $7.24B seized Bitcoin in historic fraud case

UK may return £640M to fraud victims but keep $6. 4B gains from seized Bitcoin, sparking debate. Largest crypto seizure ever: 61,000 BTC worth $7. 24B confiscated in UK fraud case. Officials warn legal battles could delay victim payouts if UK keeps Bitcoin windfall. дальше »

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Chinese woman pleads guilty in $7B UK Bitcoin fraud case ahead of trial

UK seizes 61,000 Bitcoin worth $7B in one of the world’s largest crypto fraud cases. Zhang and Ling plead guilty to laundering funds tied to a $5. 6B Chinese investment scam. Civil battle looms over seized Bitcoin as victims and UK government vie for recovery. дальше »

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China’s ‘goddess of wealth’ convicted as UK police seize $7.3B Bitcoin in fraud case

Zhimin Qian’s guilty plea capped a seven-year probe that exposed one of the most extensive crypto fraud operations ever uncovered. дальше »

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Circle Faces Backlash Over Reversible USDC Plans

Circle’s plan to make USDC transactions reversible is drawing sharp criticism. While framed as fraud prevention, many fear it risks centralizing DeFi and undermining its core principles. The post Circle Faces Backlash Over Reversible USDC Plans appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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How Blockchain is Enhancing Security in Online Gaming: Lessons from Safe Deposit Systems

Blockchain’s decentralized security is reshaping online gaming, protecting data, securing transactions, and preventing fraud while boosting player trust worldwide. дальше »

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Athena Bitcoin Global faces U.S fraud allegations after co-sponsoring rally

Key Takeaways Why is crypto raising concerns in the UK? Right-wing movements are increasingly using crypto, and anonymous transactions could allow foreign or criminal influence in politics. What haThe post Athena Bitcoin Global faces U. дальше »

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Vietnam’s bank account purge is the best publicity for Bitcoin

If you’ve been following the latest news from 1984, you’ll know that Vietnam has permanently closed over 86 million bank accounts. For a country with an estimated 200 million bank accounts, that’s around 43% being frozen or deleted to “prevent fraud and cybercrime. дальше »

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MYX Finance token price forecast: can MYX price reclaim $19?

The price of MYX Finance (MYX), the native token of the decentralised derivatives platform, has staged one of the most eye-catching rallies in recent weeks. After overcoming fraud allegations, buoyed by renewed confidence in the broader crypto market, MYX is now trading close to its record high, prompting traders to ask whether the token can […] дальше »

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UAE boosts efforts to tackle crypto crime worldwide, MOI says

UAE joins global law enforcement in Singapore to fight crypto fraud and laundering as Dubai pushes for $16b in real estate tokenization. дальше »

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Russia should consider a crypto bank to support mining and mitigate fraud: Evgeny Masharov

According to Masharov a crypto bank could bring shadow transactions under state control and ease bottlenecks faced by domestic miners when converting their crypto earnings. дальше »

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DOJ pursues $5m in Bitcoin tied to SIM swap fraud and laundering scheme

DOJ prosecutors trace a path of stolen Bitcoin from hijacked phones through a complex web of wallets, culminating in a series of circular transactions at an online casino designed to mask the illicit funds’ origins. According to a September 9… дальше »

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