Justice Dept. Seeks to Seize Record $225 Million in USDT Linked to ‘Pig Butchering’ Scams
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed to seize a staggering $225.3 million worth of Tether’s USDT. This marks…
Category: Scams – Hackers
White Rock Linked to $30M ZKasino Exit Scam by ZachXBT Investigation
Prominent crypto investigator ZachXBT has uncovered compelling evidence tying the controversial project White Rock Finance ($WHITE) to the infamous ZKasino…
US Seizes $7.7 Million in Crypto Laundered by North Korean IT Workers Using Stolen Identities
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has successfully seized over $7.74 million in cryptocurrency allegedly laundered on behalf of the…
BitMEX Thwarts Lazarus Group’s Hack Attempt: Exposes IPs and Operational Flaws
BitMEX, the cryptocurrency exchange, has successfully thwarted a hacking attempt by the Lazarus Group. This group is a collective tied…
$244 Million Lost to Crypto Hacks in May: Cetus Breach and North Korea Theft Dominate
The crypto industry losses in May 2025 exceeded $244 million due to hacks and scams. According to data from blockchain…
Sui Community Approves $162M Repayment to Cetus Exploit Victims
The Sui community has taken a decisive step toward addressing the fallout from the recent Cetus exploit. Validators voted overwhelmingly…
Sam Bankman-Fried’s Sentence Reduced by Over 4 Years for Good Behavior
Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the disgraced former CEO of the collapsed FTX empire, could walk free from prison in December 2044,…
SEC Charges Unicoin and Executives in $100M Crypto Fraud Scheme
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a lawsuit against Unicoin, a New York-based crypto investment firm. They…
SafeMoon’s Ex-CEO Convicted in Crypto Fraud Case: A Blow to Investor Confidence
In a landmark verdict, Braden Karony, the former CEO of digital asset company SafeMoon, has been convicted on all charges…
Haowang Guarantee’s Shutdown: A Limited Blow to Crypto Scams, Says Chainalysis
The recent shutdown of Haowang Guarantee, once the world’s largest illicit online marketplace for crypto scams, has been heralded as…
Analysis: Deepfake Phishing Attacks Target US Officials and Crypto Founders
The increasing sophistication of cybercriminal tactics, particularly the integration of deepfake phishing attack campaigns, has escalated threats against both US…
Hashling NFT Founder Faces $3M Fraud Allegations in Crypto Scheme
The founder of the Hashling NFT project and a closely tied Bitcoin mining venture is facing legal action from former…