Crypto Scam
Binance Helps Delhi Police Bust Crypto Scam in India
Binance and Delhi Police collaborate to shut down the fraudulent "M/s Goldcoat Solar" scheme. Scammers misled investors by falsely claiming ties to India’s renewable energy…
Bitfinex Hacker Faces 5 Years, Prosecutors Seek to Deter Crypto Crime
US prosecutors urge the court for a five-year prison for Ilya Lichtenstein, the mastermind of the $6B Bitfinex hack. Lichtenstein represents a troubling pattern among…
Philippine Ex-Mayor Embroiled in AAX Crypto Exchange Scandal
Former Philippine mayor has alleged ties to defunct crypto exchange AAX, which defrauded $30M in customer funds. Alice Guo’s business partners are linked to transnational…
Cybercriminals Exploit ChatGPT’s Name in New Ethereum Scam: MEV Bot Fraud Unveiled
Scammers are using AI labels to deceive users into deploying fake MEV arbitrage bots. Over 30 ETH has been stolen since August, impacting more than…
Staying Safe on Solana: A Guide to Avoiding Crypto Scams
Many blockchain and cryptocurrency users are interested in Solana’s growth. But while reputable developers are building on the scalability-focused blockchain, crypto scammers are taking advantage…
GOTBIT’s Market Manipulation Charges Cast Shadow Over Crypto Markets
GOTBIT Consulting LLC and its CEO have been charged with market manipulation. The company and its execs are accused of wash trading between 2017 and…
Crypto Detective ZachXBT Exposes Rekt Fencer’s Meme Coin Scam
ZachXBT accused Rekt Fencer of promoting pump and dump meme coins. Rekt Fencer was associated with ANALOS BALLZ and CATDOG. Rekt Fencer also used to…
Hancom Chairman Faces Crypto Fraud Probe in South Korea
Hancom Group Chairman Kim Sang-cheol faces increased scrutiny over market manipulation allegations. Kim has been referred to South Korean prosecutors following a series of investigations…
North Korea’s Crypto Scheme: IT Worker Disguise Funds Military
North Korean IT workers infiltrated crypto projects using false identities. Funds laundered through decentralized exchanges finance North Korea's military programs. The FBI and Treasury Department…
Australian Police Crack Seed Phrase, Seize $9.5M in Crypto
AFP has seized a massive $9.5 million from Ghost app mastermind. An analytics special cracked the “seed phrase” of the mastermind’s wallet. AFP acting Commander…
