Indian court blocks WazirX’s XRP redistribution plan, affirming cryptocurrency as property held in trust.
Benjamin Chow Faces Lawsuit for $57M LIBRA, MELANIA Fraud
Benjamin Chow, facing a federal lawsuit, is accused of a $57M fraud involving LIBRA and MELANIA cryptocurrencies.
North Korea Accused of $2.84 Billion Crypto Theft
North Korea, aided by China, reportedly stole $2.84 billion in cryptocurrency, impacting exchanges globally.
Roger Ver Settles US Tax Fraud Allegations for $48 Million
Roger Ver agrees to $48 million settlement for alleged US tax fraud involving Bitcoin. Details from court documents and DOJ releases.
Bybit Faces $1.5 Billion Crypto Hack in Early 2025
Bybit experiences a major $1.5 billion hack as crypto exchanges and DeFi protocols face increased security challenges by mid-2025.
Abracadabra Pauses Contracts Post-Third Hack
Abracadabra pauses contracts following $1.8 million DeFi hack amid recurring vulnerabilities.
HypervaultFi Disappears in $3.6M Rug Pull Incident
HypervaultFi, a DeFi protocol, vanishes after $3.6M rug pull, impacting users on Hyperliquid.
Alabama SEC Charges Pathyam Patel in Fraud Case
Pathyam Patel accused of fraud by Alabama SEC; over $400,000 in investor losses.
Crypto.com Security Breach Disclosed, User Data Leaked
Crypto.com reveals 2025 security breach; limited user data exposed, funds secure.
Shibarium Bridge Exploit Leads to $4.1M Asset Loss
Shibarium Bridge suffered a $4.1M loss due to an exploit, prompting security improvements and a recovery bounty by Shiba Inu.
Shibarium Security Breach Leads to Emergency Protocol Changes
Shibarium suffers a security breach; swift actions by Shiba Inu developers mitigate impact, address community concerns.
CEO of BitConnect Pleads Guilty in $200M Bitcoin Fraud
BitConnect leader admits to $200M Bitcoin fraud in major Ponzi scheme case.
FBI Pursues Restitution for SafeMoon Fraud Victims
The FBI seeks SafeMoon victims’ info for restitution amid asset recovery from DeFi fraud.
PGI Global CEO Pleads Guilty in $200M Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme
Ramil Ventura Palafox pleads guilty to a $198M Bitcoin Ponzi scheme, misusing investor funds. Details on financial consequences and regulatory actions.
Kinto Shuts Down Post $1.55M Ethereum Exploit Recovery
Ethereum Layer 2 Kinto halts after suffering a $1.55M exploit, impacting $K token value.
Ethereum Layer 2 Kinto Ceases Operations Post $1.6 Million Exploit
Kinto shuts down after a July exploit causes $1.6 million loss, impacting token value and DeFi market confidence.
SEC Launches Task Force to Tackle Crypto Fraud
The SEC forms a new task force to combat crypto fraud, enhancing investor protection and regulatory clarity in digital asset markets.
Hackers Exploit Ethereum for Malware Concealment in Libraries
Hackers use Ethereum smart contracts to conceal malware, targeting developers via npm, GitHub repositories.
California Man Charged in $93 Million COVID Tax Fraud
California man accused in $93M COVID tax fraud scheme. Key players and financial implications detailed.
WOO X Faces $14M Breach, Ensures Full User Compensation
WOO X exchange addresses $14M breach, pledging full user compensation while investigating attacker strategies.
WOO X Suspends Withdrawals After $14M Security Breach
WOO X halts cryptocurrency withdrawals and launches forensic review following a $14 million security breach on July 24, 2025.
Coinbase Responds to $300,000 MEV Wallet Exploit
Coinbase loses $300K in MEV bot exploit due to a token approval misconfiguration. Prompt response ensures customer funds remain unaffected.
Vietnamese Police Break Billion-Dollar Crypto Ponzi Scheme
Vietnam police dismantle billion-dollar Paynet Coin scam, seizing assets and charging 20 individuals.
Lugano Recovers Stolen Satoshi Nakamoto Statue from Lake
Lugano authorities retrieve Satoshi Nakamoto statue from lake after theft incident confirmed by Satoshigallery on X.
Arkham Reveals $3.5B LuBian Bitcoin Theft
Arkham uncovers $3.5B LuBian Bitcoin heist unnoticed for five years.
Arkham Unveils $3.5 Billion Bitcoin Theft Scandal
Arkham exposes a $3.5 billion Bitcoin theft undetected for nearly five years.
Crypto Trust Seal Launched to Combat Fraud in Web3
Crystal Blockchain and GASA introduce the Crypto Trust Seal to enhance transparency and trust in the cryptocurrency sector.
Self Chain CEO Removed Amid Allegations of Cryptocurrency Fraud
Self Chain restructures leadership following fraud allegations against founder, impacting governance and market stability.
CoinDCX Employee Arrested Following $44M Exchange Breach
CoinDCX engineer arrested over $44M hack; investigation ongoing into sophisticated social engineering attack.
Nasdaq Moves to Delist Argo Blockchain Over Price Breach
Argo Blockchain faces Nasdaq delisting due to a prolonged stock price drop below $1.00.
Arizona Man Avoids Crypto Charges in $13M Scam
Arizona man pleads guilty to a Ponzi scheme; crypto involvement not implicated in DOJ findings.
CBEX Crypto Scam: Cross-Chain Transactions Exposed
CBEX collapse reveals billion-dollar crypto scam using cross-chain transactions, impacting users globally.
Coinbase Responds to Major Data Breach
Coinbase addresses a large-scale data breach impacting 70,000 users, stressing platform security enhancements and compliance efforts.
Maxine Waters Criticizes Crypto Bills, Cites Fraud Risks
Rep. Maxine Waters warns against crypto bills, citing potential fraud risks tied to Trump’s industry associations.
Crypto Scam Surge Targets Vacationers in 2025
Crypto scams spike during vacation season, targeting BTC and ETH holders through phishing and fake deals.
Teen Chetal’s $243M Bitcoin Theft Shocks Crypto Community
Chetal’s $243M Bitcoin theft sparks industry alarm, raises security concerns for crypto holders.
$500K Cryptocurrency Stolen via Malicious Code Extension
Russian developer loses $500K in crypto due to a malicious VS Code extension scam, reports Kaspersky. No market-wide impacts noted.
UK Convicts Crypto Leaders for £1.5M Fraud Scheme
Crypto leaders Raymondip Bedi and Patrick Mavanga convicted in UK for £1.5 million crypto fraud impacting 65 victims.
GMX Exchange Loses $40 Million in Recent Hack
GMX exchange suffers $40M cryptocurrency loss due to a security exploit on Arbitrum and Avalanche networks.
AI Tools Exploited in Identity Theft Schemes Unveiled
Criminal hackers exploit AI tools for identity theft, raising cybersecurity concerns.
U.S. Seizes $225M in Cryptocurrency Scam
U.S. government seizes $225 million USDT from romance scam. DOJ leads the largest crypto asset confiscation.
Blockchain Tackles Food Fraud in Supply Chains
Blockchain technology enhances food supply chain transparency, targeting global food fraud issues. Key industry players are spearheading these efforts.
Hacken Token Plummets 99% After Exploit Incident
The Hacken token plunged 99% following a security breach involving unauthorized minting, highlighting operational risks in blockchain security.
Nobitex Exchange Hacked Amidst US-Iran Tensions
Iran’s Nobitex crypto exchange hacked; nightly ops paused due to tensions.
DOJ Seizes $225 Million in Crypto Scam Tied to Bank Collapse
The DOJ confiscated $225 million in a crypto scam involving Heartland Tri-State Bank’s collapse and ‘pig butchering’.
Iran’s Nobitex Exchange Faces $73M Exploit
Nobitex, Iran’s leading crypto exchange, reportedly exploited for $73M in ETH and stablecoins, causing industry concern.
AI Fraud in APAC: Healthtech, Fintech Expand Risks
AI-driven fraud surges in APAC’s healthtech and fintech sectors, reshaping digital security landscape by 2025.
Coinbase Warns Users of New Phishing Email Scam
Coinbase alerts users to a phishing scam targeting email credentials, urging vigilance and prompt reporting.
Coinbase Faces $400 Million Impact From Data Breach
Coinbase discloses data breach months late, warns of potential $400 million loss.