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Investigations Intensify into Former President Yoon and First Lady Amid Crypto Fraud Allegations
South Korean prosecutors are investigating former President Yoon Suk-yeol and First Lady Kim Keon-hee in connection with a crypto fraud case involving Jon Bur Kim.
Legal Loopholes Allow Suspect to Evade Charges in $2.9 Million Crypto Theft Case in Germany
A German man accused of stealing $2.9M in crypto escapes charges due to legal loopholes, prompting calls for urgent reforms in digital asset theft laws.
Study Highlights Alarming Data Breaches Exposing Bank Data, Social Security Numbers, and Cryptographic Keys
A new study reveals alarming leaks of sensitive data such as bank statements, SSNs, and crypto keys due to unstructured data breaches.
Avoid Becoming a Victim of Hardware Wallet Scams: Key Security Steps to Follow
A woman lost $250K in Bitcoin due to a scam involving a preloaded hardware wallet. Learn how to avoid similar scams with our essential tips.
Justice Department Moves to Claim Bitcoin Linked to Chaos Ransomware Organization
The DOJ is pursuing forfeiture of $2.3 million in Bitcoin linked to the Chaos ransomware group, involved in money laundering and cyberattacks.
Security Breach: Steam's Chemia Game Found to Contain Malware Targeting Cryptocurrency and Personal Data
A new Steam game, Chemia, contained malware targeting crypto wallets and personal info, leading to its removal amid rising cyber threats.
SuperRare’s NFT Contract Exploited for $730K Amid NFTs’ Market Resurgence
SuperRare's RareStakingV1 contract was exploited for $730K, but the $RARE token remains unaffected. Learn about this critical security breach.
Argentina Implements Freeze on Cryptocurrency Wallets Tied to Terrorism Funding
Argentina's Financial Information Unit freezes crypto wallets linked to terrorism financing, targeting a Syrian terrorist group and foreign suspects.
Investigation Launched by Cyprus Police Following $448,000 Cryptocurrency Theft Linked to Email Breach
Cyprus police investigate a crypto heist where $448,000 was stolen after an email hack compromised a victim's digital wallet.
Former Beijing Video Platform Employee Sentenced for Embezzling 140 Million Yuan, Laundering Funds via Cryptocurrency
Discover the details of a major fraud case in Beijing involving a former employee embezzling 140 million RMB and laundering funds via cryptocurrency.
Threat of 51% Attack on Monero Intensifies as Qubic Prepares to Strike
Monero is threatened by a potential 51% attack from rival Qubic, aiming to control its mining hashrate and disrupt transactions through innovative uPoW technology.
Two Accused Crypto Kidnappers Released on $1M Bail: Crucial Security Lessons for SHIB Investors
Two alleged crypto kidnappers have been released on bail after kidnapping an Italian tourist for Bitcoin. A cautionary tale for SHIB holders on security.
Judge Rules Logan Paul Cannot Shift Blame onto CryptoZoo Co-Founders
A judge has ruled that Logan Paul cannot solely blame CryptoZoo co-founders for the project's collapse amidst ongoing lawsuits from NFT buyers.
Yunmeng County Court in Hubei Convicts Cryptocurrency Fraudsters, Upholding Sentences in Massive RMB 77.76 Million Case
A Hubei court sentenced five individuals involved in a virtual currency theft case, stealing 77.76 million yuan through fraudulent activities.
Accused Kidnappers in Cryptocurrency Torture Case Released on Bail
Two men charged in a brutal crypto extortion case in New York are released on $1 million bail, facing serious kidnapping and assault allegations.
Cryptocurrency Sector Faces Over $3.1 Billion Losses in 2025 Amid Persistent Security Flaws, Warns Hacken
In 2025, crypto hacks exceed $3.1B, highlighting persistent vulnerabilities in access control and smart contracts as major risk factors.
Fraudsters Exploit Crypto Market Surge, Target Ripple Community as Losses Hit New Highs
Scammers exploit rising crypto values, impersonating Ripple and defrauding users. Losses hit $2.1 billion in H1 2025. Stay alert for crypto scams!
Court Error Leads to Brief Sealing of Trump-Connected Crypto Fraud Case Docket
The DOJ attributes a brief sealing of a crypto fraud case linked to Trump associates to clerical errors, as crypto scams impact victims associated with MoonPay.
Denver-based Clergymen Charged in Massive Cryptocurrency Fraud Exploiting Faith
Denver pastor Eli Regalado and wife indicted for a $3M cryptocurrency fraud scheme, misleading investors within their faith community.
Resurgence of Cryptojacking: Over 3,500 Websites Infected with Stealth Monero Mining Malware
Cryptojacking has resurfaced, infecting over 3,500 sites with Monero mining malware, stealthily siphoning users' processing power without consent.
