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Hailey Welch on Memecoin Meltdown: From Public Figure to Target Amid Death Threats
Hailey Welch, the 'Hawk Tuah girl,' addresses death threats after the HAWK memecoin collapse, despite being cleared of wrongdoing by the FBI.
Elderly Man Falls Victim to Series of Cryptocurrency Scams, Losing HK$6.6 Million
A retired man in Hong Kong lost HK$6.6 million in three cryptocurrency scams, highlighting rising fraud risks. Police warn against fake recovery offers.
Joint U.S.-Thailand Operation Targets Crypto Fraud, Freezes $580 Million
FBI and Thai police freeze $580m in crypto during a major raid on fraud gangs targeting American victims, highlighting the scale of crypto-enabled fraud.
South Korea's National Tax Service Seeks Outsourcing for Crypto Custody Following Security Breach
South Korea’s tax agency plans to outsource custody of seized crypto assets after a security breach exposed private keys, leading to unauthorized transfers.
Authorities Issue Warning on Scam Tokens Misrepresenting FBI on Tron Network
The FBI warns Tron users about fake tokens threatening personal information demands in a new cryptocurrency scam. Stay cautious!
2024 Sees $1.5 Billion Lost to Crypto Hacks; 2025's Losses Already Warningly Higher
In 2024, crypto hacks resulted in $1.5 billion losses, with centralized finance (CeFi) facing alarming vulnerabilities. Early 2025 sees even greater losses.
Unwittingly Used: Nigel Farage's Cameo Videos Linked to Cryptocurrency Scams
Nigel Farage's Cameo videos were misused by scammers to promote failing crypto schemes, leading to significant losses for unsuspecting investors.
Fake Pudgy World Site Targets Cryptocurrency Wallets Amid Game Launch
Cybersecurity experts warn of a phishing scam targeting Pudgy Penguins' new game, Pudgy World, through a fake website aiming to steal crypto wallet credentials.
Bitrefill Reveals Cyber Breach Linked to North Korean Hackers, Highlights Customer Data Impact
Bitrefill reveals a cyberattack linked to North Korean hackers, exposing some user data while enhancing security measures after the breach.
THENA Addresses Security Breach: $THE Token Faces Over 13% Drop in Value
THENA addresses a recent exploit affecting the $THE token, clarifying security measures and highlighting a 13% price drop following the incident.
UK Man Claims His Wife Illegally Took $172 Million in Bitcoin Through Covert Tactics
A UK man alleges his wife stole $172 million in Bitcoin, captured in covert recordings, igniting a high-stakes legal battle in the High Court.
Global Crackdown on Crypto Fraud: "Operation Atlantic" Launches Amid Rising Scams
Learn about 'Operation Atlantic,' a joint effort by the US, UK, and Canada to combat crypto fraud and approval phishing scams through real-time collaboration.
BlockFills and Affiliates Enter Bankruptcy Proceedings Amid Asset Freezes
BlockFills, a crypto trading provider, filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy amid halted withdrawals and accusations of misappropriating customer funds.
CZ Criticizes Etherscan for Allowing Spam Transactions from Address Poisoning Scams
CZ criticizes Etherscan for exposing users to address poisoning scams by displaying spam transactions, urging for better filtering to protect wallets.
Rising Threat of Address Poisoning in Ethereum: Protecting Your Cryptocurrency Investments
Learn about Ethereum address poisoning attacks, a rising scam technique targeting users. Discover how to protect your funds from these fraudsters.
U.S. Targets North Korean Network Linked to Illicit Tech Jobs and Cryptocurrency Money Laundering
The U.S. sanctions network linked to North Korea's IT jobs and crypto laundering, aimed at cutting off revenue for weapons programs.
February Sees Crypto Heists Plummet to $49.3 Million as Cybercriminals Adapt Strategies to Manipulate Users, Reports Reveal
Crypto hacks fell to $49.3M in February as hackers shift strategies, exploiting user behavior and social engineering techniques to compromise funds.
International Law Enforcement Shuts Down ‘SocksEscort’ Proxy Service, Freezing $3.5 Million in Cryptocurrency
U.S. and European authorities dismantled the SocksEscort proxy network, freezing $3.5M in crypto and disrupting a major cybercrime operation.
JPMorgan's Liability Under Scrutiny in Class Action Over $328 Million Ponzi Scheme
JPMorgan faces a class-action lawsuit over its alleged role in the $328M Goliath Ventures Ponzi scheme, raising issues of bank liability in crypto fraud.
Court Sentences Zhang Xinghua to Prison for Thefts from Singapore's SafeX Cryptocurrency Exchange
A Singapore court sentenced Zhang Xinghua to two years for his role in the $6.9M theft from crypto exchange SafeX, amid ongoing legal discussions on coin mixers.
