How MIT Brothers Allegedly Cheated a Noxious-But-Accepted Ethereum Practice for $25M

First there was "The Bait." Then there was "Unblinding the block," followed by "The Search," and ultimately "The Propagation." U.S. prosecutors detailed an incredibly complicated Ethereum exploit in an indictment. дальше »

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Canada’s ‘Crypto King’ and Associate Arrested, Charged With Fraud in Alleged $30M Ponzi Scheme

Two Canadian men have been arrested and charged with fraud for allegedly swindling investors out of $40 million CAD – approximately $30 million USD – in a crypto and foreign exchange investment scheme. дальше »

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Poloniex hacker laundered over 60% of stolen funds in just one week

A hacker behind Poloniex, despite being allegedly identified, successfully laundered more than half of stolen funds via Tornado Cash. A hacker, who attacked Poloniex in late 2023 and was later allegedly identified, laundered over $66 million out of $100 million… дальше »

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BlockTower Capital with $1.7b in AUM reportedly ‘partially drained’

Crypto investment firm BlockTower Capital has reportedly been targeted by fraudsters, resulting in a partial loss of funds from the firm’s main hedge fund. BlockTower Capital, a crypto investment firm founded by Matthew Goetz and Ari Paul, has allegedly fallen… дальше »

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Tether’s Ardoino says ‘uninformed CEO’ spreads FUD about USDT

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino says an uninformed executive behind a company being investigated by the SEC is being reported “spreading fear about USDT.” Tether boss Paolo Ardoino said in a recent post on X that an “uninformed CEO” is allegedly… дальше »

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Trump taps Bitcoin Magazine CEO to draft ‘day 1’ crypto policy

Trump, currently on trial for allegedly falsifying business records, previously called BTC "a scam." Now he's working with Bitcoin Magazine's David Bailey on a crypto policy agenda. дальше »

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Inside Binance and DWF's alleged market manipulation saga - What's going on?

DWF reportedly made over $300 million from market manipulation at Binance Binance allegedly fired an employee who flagged DWF's shady tactics  One of the largest crypto-market makers, DWF, The post Inside Binance and DWF's alleged market manipulation saga - What's going on? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Canadian regulator fines Binance $4.4m for money laundering violations

FINTRAC has imposed a substantial fine on cryptocurrency exchange Binance for allegedly violating anti-money laundering regulations. дальше »

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Ethereum Foundation Allegedly Dumps 1,000 ETH: Will Price Drop Follow?

Ethereum Foundation's alleged massive sell-off triggers fears of ETH price collapse дальше »

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Dark Bling: Heir To Jewelry Giant Cartier Indicted In Cocaine And Crypto Scandal

Maximilien de Hoop Cartier, heir to the famed jewelry dynasty, was arrested by US authorities for allegedly laundering millions of dollars for a Colombian drug cartel. Cartier, who primarily resides in France but holds Argentine citizenship, now faces a slew of charges related to money laundering and unlicensed money transmission. Related Reading: Bitcoin Bull Michael […] дальше »

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Bitfinex CTO dismisses rumors of major database breach, suggests misinformation by hackers

Bitfinex Chief Technology Officer Paolo Ardoino has debunked rumors that the crypto exchange suffered a database exploit recently. Over the weekend, several reports suggested a potential database leak comprising 22,500 records of emails and passwords allegedly from Bitfinex users. дальше »

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FBI Arrests Manhattan Man Accused Of Defrauding Investors $43 Million In Crypto Trading Ponzi Scheme

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Ethereum (ETH) Price Takes Hit as Major Holder Allegedly Cashes Out

Ethereum (ETH) allegedly dumped by Ethereum Foundation, again дальше »

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CryptoQuant CEO defends Samourai Wallet founders

CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju has voiced support for the founders of Samourai Wallet after their indictment by the U.S. Department of Justice for allegedly running a crypto mixing service implicated in laundering nearly $100 million. Ju has defended the… дальше »

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Binance slapped with a new class-action lawsuit in Canada

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance is embroiled in a legal battle in Canada as it faces a class-action lawsuit for allegedly breaching local securities laws. The lawsuit, filed in Ontario’s Superior Court of Justice, accuses Binance of selling crypto derivative products to retail investors without proper registration, contravening the Ontario Securities Act (OSA) and federal law. The […] дальше »

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Venezuela reportedly turns to USDT for oil export as US sanctions bite

Venezuela’s state-run oil company PDVSA is allegedly set to increase crypto usage in its crude and fuel exports as the U.S. strengthens oil sanctions against the country. Venezuela‘s PDVSA, the world’s fifth largest oil exporter, is turning to stablecoin Tether… дальше »

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SEC Vs Justin Sun Case Update: Regulator Provides Additional Information In Lawsuit Against Tron Founder

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed new court documents in its ongoing lawsuit against Justin Sun, the founder of the TRON blockchain, and the companies allegedly owned and controlled by him. дальше »

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TON jumps 17% as Tether mints $10m in USDT on TON blockchain

Tether has allegedly minted $10 million in its largest stablecoin by market value on the TON blockchain in a move signaling potential expansion. Tether Holdings Ltd.’s USDT, the world’s largest stablecoin, is now available on the TON blockchain, as the firm’s transparency… дальше »

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Railgun under scrutiny for alleged use by North Korean threat actors

Railgun has allegedly processed transactions from sanctioned threat actors, although the protocol has categorically denied involvement. The post Railgun under scrutiny for alleged use by North Korean threat actors appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Жителя Небраски обвинили в криптоджекинге на $1 млн

Обвиняемый из штата Небраска (США) предположительно украл $3,5 млн у сервисов облачных вычислений с целью добычи криптовалют. Nebraska Man Indicted for Multi-Million Dollar "Cryptojacking" Scheme Defendant Allegedly Stole More Than $3. дальше »

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Crypto Mining $3.5 Million Scheme: Man Indicted For Alleged “Cryptojacking” Operation

A Nebraska man has been indicted with several criminal charges by the New York authorities for allegedly conducting a $3. 5 million crypto scheme. The press release revealed that the accused could face up to 30 years in prison if found guilty. дальше »

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Worldcoin Faces $1.2 Million Fine In Argentina For Law Violations; WLD’s Price Reacts

In recent months, Sam Altman’s open-source protocol Worldcoin (WLD) has faced increasing legal challenges as Portugal and Spain cracked down on its biometric data collection practices. Argentina has joined the list, issuing an indictment against Worldcoin after detecting allegedly abusive clauses in user contracts. дальше »

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Buenos Aires charges Worldcoin with consumer law violations, warns of $1.2 million fine

The provincial government of Buenos Aires has formally accused Worldcoin of violating consumer laws through “abusive clauses” in its user agreement. According to the notice, Worldcoin’s unfair agreement allegedly allows it to interrupt services without offering repair or reimbursement. дальше »

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Chinese police investigate developers of Filecoin’s second-largest defi protocol STFIL

Liquid staking protocol STFIL is allegedly under investigation by Chinese police amid concerning fund transfers and protocol upgrades. The STFIL team revealed in an X post on Apr. 9 that the core team members of the protocol are under investigation… дальше »

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Trader loses $800k in crypto to malicious Google Chrome extension

Two malicious Google Chrome browser extensions allegedly drained $800,000 from a cryptocurrency investor going by the moniker “Sell When Over” on X. In a series of posts on X, the user speculated that the malicious extensions dubbed “Sync test BETA… дальше »

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Jury Begins Deliberations in Civil Fraud Case Against Do Kwon, Terraform Labs

NEW YORK – Lawyers for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rested their case against Terraform Labs and its co-founder, Do Kwon, on Friday, releasing a New York jury to decide whether Kwon and his company are liable for allegedly misleading investors about the stability of Terra USD (UST) and its integration with a Korean mobile payments app. дальше »

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Google files lawsuit against crypto scammers allegedly defrauding thousands

Tech giant Google has taken legal action against a group of crypto scammers, alleging their involvement in defrauding more than 100,000 people worldwide. Filed on Thursday, the lawsuit accuses the scammers of uploading fraudulent investment and cryptocurrency exchange apps to Google Play, Google’s official app store for Android devices. дальше »

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Fake NFT Project Hack? CTO Vanishes After Allegedly Stealing 94 SOL

A new rug pull alert sounded on Tuesday after crypto detective ZachXBT unveiled on-chain details of an alleged hack suffered by an NFT project last month. The project’s CTO announced that a response was in the works but ultimately vanished as criticism grew. дальше »

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Bitcoin investors in Asia face volatility over automated ETF trading bots

Asia-based Bitcoin investors face market volatility as automated trading bots react to data from U.S. Bitcoin ETFs, potentially influencing market swings. In Asia, Bitcoin investors are navigating through turbulent market swings, allegedly influenced by automated trading bots reacting to data… дальше »

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FixedFloat reportedly suffers another exploit, losing $2.8m

Decentralized crypto exchange FixedFloat has allegedly suffered another hacker attack, losing millions in ETH, USDT, WETH, DAI, and USDC. Decentralized cryptocurrency exchange FixedFloat, which suffered a $26. дальше »

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STEPN’s GMT drops 10% amid reports of alleged token sale by Binance Labs

Web3 activity tracker STEPN is facing a 10% decline in token value amid reports of its strategic investor Binance Labs dumping over $3 million worth of GMT. Binance Labs, a crypto venture giant, has allegedly started selling its stake in… дальше »

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Binance Labs-backed OpenLeverage suffers $236k exploit

Permissionless money market protocol OpenLeverage has reportedly incurred a loss of $236,000, allegedly due to a hacker attack funded via Tornado Cash. Decentralized margin trading protocol OpenLeverage has apparently suffered a hacker attack, losing as much as $236,000 worth of… дальше »

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Crypto exchange HKVAEX announces full shutdown amid regulatory pressure, Binance’s role questioned

HKVAEX, allegedly backed by Binance, will cease all crypto services in May, following its license application withdrawal in Hong Kong. дальше »

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Binance Executives File Suit Against Nigeria: Local Media

The two Binance executives held in Nigeria after being invited for consultations filed suit against two government agencies for allegedly violating their human rights. дальше »

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Solana users urged to revoke app permissions amid massive drain attack

Solana is allegedly facing large-scale drain attacks tied to meme coins, with developers urging users to secure assets by revoking app permissions. The Solana ecosystem is allegedly grappling with a wave of drain attacks, leading to numerous reports of financial… дальше »

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Call of Duty Cheaters Allegedly Lose Their Bitcoin as Hackers Target Gamers With Malware

The malware has already impacted hundreds of thousands of players and the numbers are still growing, as per malware market informer @vxunderground. дальше »

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Ethereum Foundation reportedly investigated by ‘state authority’

A government agency is Allegedly investigating the Ethereum Foundation, a non-profit organization in the Ethereum ecosystem. дальше »

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3 Whales Dump $95,700,000 Worth of ETH For Profit: Is This A Sign Of Recession For Ethereum?

As the cryptocurrency market experienced a period of downtime over the past four days, three savvy Ethereum (ETH) traders have allegedly sold a combined total of 26,946 ETH, worth approximately $95. дальше »

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FTX Claims Holder Attestor Takes Creditor to Court Over Alleged 'Seller’s Remorse'

London-based investment firm Attestor Capital, a top holder of FTX bankruptcy claims, has filed suit against a FTX creditor who allegedly promised to sell the firm two FTX accounts, only to back out of the deal once the value of its claims skyrocketed. дальше »

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$300 Million Crypto Ponzi Scheme Exposed: SEC Files Charges Against 17 Suspects

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken legal action against 17 individuals allegedly involved in a Crypto Ponzi scheme that defrauded more than 40,000 victims and amassed $300 million. дальше »

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Crypto Exchange Fined $3.1M By Dutch Central Bank For “Non-Compliance”

De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) revealed it imposed an administrative fine on centralized exchange Crypto. com after it allegedly operated and provided crypto services illegally for over two years in the Netherlands. дальше »

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US Senators urge SEC Chairman to deny new crypto ETFs: Report

Jack Reed and Laphonza Butler allegedly sent a letter to Gary Gensler to vet the approval of new crypto ETF proposals. дальше »

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Crypto Mining Saga Continues: Industry Leaders Oppose US Gov’t Resurrection Of 30% Tax Proposal

The US Government is under backlash after allegedly targeting the crypto mining industry again. A recent report revealed the government’s plan to resurrect a tax proposal that could significantly affect the whole sector. дальше »

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Nigeria reportedly requested data from Binance on its top 100 largest customers following executives arrest

Following the detention of Binance executives, Nigerian officials have now reportedly requested data on the exchange’s top 100 largest customers. Nigeria has once again reemerged in the spotlight following reports of local authorities allegedly demanding Binance to pay a $10… дальше »

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Bitrue Drainer Sells Stolen Assets

Reports have surfaced regarding the Bitrue Drainer, who allegedly pilfered $23. 5 million worth of assets on April 14, 2023, making another significant sale in the past 24 hours. This time, the individual unloaded 4,207 ETH for 16. дальше »

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Funds In The Shadows: ISIS Expands Crypto Usage For Fundraising And Money Laundering, Report

A recent Bloomberg report revealed that the Islamic State (IS) is allegedly growing its use of cryptocurrencies, including Tether’s USDT stablecoin, to raise and transfer funds globally, with a particular focus on Africa. дальше »

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Crypto custodian Copper reportedly transferred over $4m to entity allegedly tied to Russian arms-dealing network

A Guardian and International Consortium of Investigative Journalists investigation reveals a link between Copper and Jonatan Zimenkov, a Russian national sanctioned by the U.S. A recent investigation co-done by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) and the Guardian reveals… дальше »

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Ransomware gang BlackCat exit scams affiliates with millions in Bitcoin after attacking medical IT firm

Cyber gang BlackCat allegedly scammed its own affiliates as the group went dark shortly after it disrupted the U.S. healthcare system. An address associated with the ransomware gang BlackCat, also known as ALPHV and Noberus, received approximately $22 million worth… дальше »

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SEC request court to take further action after reaching ‘impasse’ with Binance.US

The SEC filed a joint motion on March 5 requesting the court to take further action against Binance. US over allegedly failing to comply with regulatory requests for information on customer assets. дальше »

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Bitcoin Bridge OrdiZK rug pull: OZK token crashes to zero, CertiK confirms

In a shocking turn of events, the OrdiZK project, once poised to bridge Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana blockchains, has allegedly executed a massive exit scam, leaving investors in dismay. The CertiK blockchain security firm revealed that OrdiZK developers managed to siphon over $1. дальше »

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