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Dunamu Faces Regulatory Scrutiny Following Upbit Security Breach Amid Legal Ambiguity
South Korea targets Dunamu for sanctions over the Upbit hack, revealing legal gaps in virtual asset regulations and oversight of crypto exchanges.
South Dakota Man Faces Charges for Alleged $20 Million Cryptocurrency Fraud Scheme, Misuses Investor Funds for Personal Gain
A South Dakota man faces charges for a $20M crypto investment fraud scheme, using false representations to scam numerous investors.
ConsenSys Suspends Product Launches Following Breach by North Korea-Affiliated Consultant
Consensys halts product releases after a North Korea-linked developer gained access to its systems, prompting an investigation into security protocols.
Taiwan imposes 22-year prison sentence on BitShine leader for $39 million cryptocurrency fraud scheme
Taiwan court sentences BitShine's founder to 22 years for leading a $39M crypto fraud operation affecting over 1,500 victims.
Argentine Court Freezes 25 Cryptocurrency Wallets in $LIBRA Investigation
An Argentine judge has frozen 25 crypto wallets in the $LIBRA investigation, tracing millions in assets amid concerns of fraudulent activity.
Dutch Cryptocurrency Exchange Knaken Faces Bankruptcy After €7 Million Loss
Dutch crypto exchange Knaken has been declared bankrupt after €7 million in customers' funds went missing, affecting 30,000 users amid legal scrutiny.
Kaspersky Alerts Users to OkoBot Malware Targeting Cryptocurrency Holders
Kaspersky warns of the OkoBot malware targeting crypto wallet owners, stealing funds via fake verification while exploiting IT professionals worldwide.
Charges Filed Against South Florida Resident for Allegedly Stealing $220,000 in Cryptocurrency Through Malicious Gaming Software
A South Florida man is charged for draining $220,000 in cryptocurrency by infecting games with malware to access users' wallets.
Ostium Suffers $18 Million Loss in Oracle-based Attack Amid Rising DeFi Exploits
Ostium DEX suffers $18 million loss due to an oracle attack manipulating price feeds, highlighting vulnerabilities in the DeFi sector amid increasing security threats.
U.S. Treasury Freezes Over $130 Million in Cryptocurrency Tied to Iran's Central Bank
The U.S. has frozen $131 million in crypto linked to Iran's Central Bank, intensifying efforts to disrupt Iran's financial activities and sanctions evasion.
Cybersecurity Breach: SpaceX and Starlink Accounts Compromised in SCATMAN Memecoin Fraud
Hackers exploited SpaceX and Starlink's X accounts to promote the SCATMAN memecoin scam, resulting in a loss of $108,000 from victims. Learn more.
BonkDAO's $20 Million Treasury Drain: A Cautionary Tale on Governance Vulnerabilities
Discover how the BonkDAO lost $20 million in a governance attack, revealing vulnerabilities in DAO treasury management and voting systems.
Scammers Target Robinhood Chain Amidst Memecoin Fervor: Tips to Safeguard Your Investments
Stay alert for memecoin scams on Robinhood Chain, including Scatman and Cashcat fakes. Learn how to spot and avoid these fraudulent tokens.
Florida Business Executive Confesses to Running $400 Million Cryptocurrency Fraud Scheme
A Florida crypto CEO has pleaded guilty to orchestrating a $400 million Ponzi scheme, deceiving investors with false crypto gains and misusing funds.
Foreign National Accepts Responsibility for Over $15 Million in Ransom Payments to U.S. Companies
A foreign national pleads guilty to masterminding $15M in Bitcoin ransomware attacks on U.S. firms, linked to Ryuk ransomware incidents.
Bonzo Lend Faces $9.05 Million Loss Due to Price Manipulation of SAUCE Token via Oracle Error
Bonzo Lend lost $9M due to a manipulated SAUCE price from a third-party oracle flaw, prompting the protocol's temporary shutdown for asset recovery.
Hacking Incident Drains Over $5.8 Million from Hedera to Ethereum, Shaking HBAR Prices
A suspected exploit on the Hedera network transfers over $5.8M to Ethereum, causing HBAR to slip more than 2%. Details of the ongoing hack emerge.
New Attack Exposes Vulnerability in Tangem Wallet Cards, But Risks Remain Limited for Users
Ledger's Donjon team reveals a laser attack on Tangem cards, allowing password reset but requiring extensive expertise and equipment, posing minimal risk to users.
Cardano's Experiment in Theft Recovery: Analyzing the SecondFi Incident's Wider Implications
Explore the SecondFi recovery of 16 million ADA, where Cardano attempts to return funds after a major exploit. A pivotal moment for crypto restitution.
Circle, Creator of USDC, Under Fire for Allegedly Ignoring Scam Recovery Requests
Circle, the issuer of USDC, faces accusations of neglecting to assist scam victims and refusing law enforcement’s requests to recover stolen assets.
