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Ex-Mt. Gox Leader's Innovative Hard Fork Proposal Targets $5.2 Billion in Stolen Bitcoin
Mark Karpelès, ex-Mt Gox CEO, proposes a Bitcoin hard fork to recover $5.2B in stolen BTC, reigniting discussions on Bitcoin governance.
Lapse in Security Protocol: South Korean Tax Agency Exposes Seed Phrases, Resulting in Temporary Theft of $4.8 Million in Crypto
South Korea's tax service inadvertently published sensitive crypto wallet seed phrases, leading to theft of $4.8 million in tokens, later returned.
Former CEO of Goliath Ventures Arrested in Connection with $328 Million Crypto Fraud Scheme
Goliath Ventures CEO arrested for allegedly running a $328M Ponzi scheme, misusing investor funds and promising fraudulent crypto returns.
Two Arrested in Connection with $1.5 Million Bitcoin Theft from South Korean Police
South Korea arrests two suspects in the theft of $1.5M worth of Bitcoin held as evidence, prompting tighter security measures for digital asset custody.
Major Crypto Seizure of $61M in NC Highlights Battle Against Investment Fraud
Federal prosecutors seized over $61M in Tether linked to a 'pig butchering' scheme, highlighting efforts to combat crypto investment fraud in North Carolina.
Sydney Man Arrested for Alleged $3.5 Million Crypto Fraud Scheme Targeting Seniors
A 42-year-old Sydney man has been charged in a $3.5M crypto scam targeting over 190 elderly victims, highlighting rising crypto fraud risks in Australia.
Controversy Erupts Over Shiba Inu's Shib Owes You Initiative Amidst Claims of Exclusion - U.Today
Discover the Shiba Inu SOU initiative aimed at supporting users affected by the Shibarium hack, amidst controversy over K9 Finance's omission from the program.
IoTeX Responds to $2M Hack Incident, Challenges Higher Loss Estimates
IoTeX reports a hack impacting approximately $2 million, addressing concerns of higher losses and coordinating with exchanges to freeze stolen assets.
Moonwell's Lending Protocol Loses $1.78M Due to Flawed AI-Generated Oracle Pricing of cbETH
Moonwell suffered a $1.78M exploit due to an AI-generated oracle glitch mispricing cbETH at $1 instead of $2,200, allowing rapid fund drainage.
Shiba Inu Launches SOU Program: NFT-Based Compensation for Shibarium Exploit Victims Now Accessible
Shiba Inu launches SOU for Shibarium exploit victims to claim NFT compensation, enabling tradable proof of recovery with transparent payouts and donations.
Wietse Wind Warns of Six New Scamming Techniques Targeting XRP Users Amidst Ongoing Threats
Learn about 6 new phishing tactics targeting XRP users revealed by Wietse Wind, highlighting scams that exploit social engineering vulnerabilities.
Fraudulent Letters Target Trezor and Ledger Users in Cryptocurrency Theft Scheme
Crypto hackers are targeting Trezor and Ledger users with phishing letters to steal recovery phrases, leading to potential loss of funds.
Ripple's David Schwartz Dismisses Clawback Recovery for Stolen XRP Funds
Ripple's David Schwartz emphasizes that XRP has no issuer, clarifying that stolen funds cannot be clawed back from the XRP Ledger.
Funds Linked to 2023 Mixin Hack Transferred to Tornado Cash
$3.85 million in Ethereum linked to the Mixin Network hack has been sent to Tornado Cash, highlighting ongoing issues in cryptocurrency security.
Twenty-Year Prison Sentence for CEO Behind $200 Million Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme
A CEO was sentenced to 20 years for a $200 million Bitcoin Ponzi scheme, defrauding over 90,000 investors globally in a fraudulent trading operation.
Ahead of Valentine’s Day, U.S. Authorities Signal Warning on Romance Scams Linked to Cryptocurrency Fraud
US prosecutors issue a warning about crypto-linked romance scams peaking around Valentine's Day, stressing vigilance against emotional and financial exploitation.
SafeMoon's CEO Sentenced to Over 8 Years in Prison for Defrauding Investors
SafeMoon CEO Braden Karony sentenced to 8 years for defrauding investors. Convicted of securities fraud, he misappropriated millions from token holders.
Mandiant Reports On North Korean Hackers Using AI Deepfakes to Target Crypto Firms
Google's Mandiant warns of North Korean hackers using AI deepfakes in targeted crypto attacks, highlighting sophisticated malware tactics in the industry.
Ethereum Foundation Supports SEAL in Battle Against Crypto Drainers
The Ethereum Foundation sponsors SEAL to fight crypto drainers, enhancing security for Ethereum users and combatting rising phishing threats.
In Absentia, US Court Sentences Crypto Scam Mastermind to 20 Years for $73 Million Fraud
A U.S. court sentenced Daren Li to 20 years for his role in a $73 million crypto scam, targeting victims globally through social media.
