FBI seizes $100K in NFTs from scammer following ZachXBT investigation
The seized property included a Bored Ape Yacht Club and Doodles NFT, 85.6 Ether and a flashy Audemars Piguet watch which ultimately helped ZachXBT identify the alleged scammer.
FBI Internet Crime Report Shows Crypto Investment Scams Skyrocketing
Not only were crypto investments scam reports up 150% in 2022, they accounted for three quarters of all investment scams reported.
CZ denounces rumor ‘widely’ spread on China’s WeChat
A MetaMask security analyst said the rumor was the “2023 adaptation of attempted market manipulation.”
FBI, NY authorities probes collapse of TerraUSD stablecoin: Report
The controversial founder of Terraform Labs, Do Kwon, is at the center of the investigation, despite being believed to be hiding out in Serbia.
How the FBI prevented $130 million in crypto ransomware attacks by hacking the hackers behind Hive
The group had extorted $100 million in ransoms from schools, financial firms, and health care facilities since June 2021.
OneCoin head of compliance facing 40-year sentence after US extradition
The alleged fraudster was accused of doing the “exact opposite” of her job title, which was to ensure OneCoin was complying with laws.
OFAC sanctions OTC traders who converted crypto for North Korea’s Lazarus group
U.S. law enforcement has identified three individuals who handled stolen crypto and fiat for the benefit of North Korea.
Former FTX exec Ryan Salame’s home searched by FBI: Report
It’s unclear what the Bureau was searching for in the home of the former co-CEO of FTX Digital Markets, who worked closely with Sam Bankman-Fried.
Five US enforcement agencies form new digital currency anti-crime task force
The agencies have worked together for years, but now their joint efforts are official as they plan to ramp up activity.
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Cathie Wood’s ARK reportedly ‘first in line’ for a spot Bitcoin ETF
ARK Invest filed for a spot Bitcoin ETF in collaboration with 21Shares long before BlackRock did, and its application is reportedly first in line for the SEC’s approval.
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Dogecoin Whales Fill Up Their Bags As Price Rallies – How Much DOGE Did They Buy?
Interestingly, the price surge was on the back of increased activity from whales, as indicated by on-chain data. The increased activity led to an increased"/>
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Solana Surging Ahead Of Ethereum In This Particular Metric
Recent market dynamics have seen Solana struggling to break above the $200 mark. A notable bearish factor among these market fundamentals is the recent"/>
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DOGE Day Afternoon: Open Interest Breaks $2 Billion, Setting New Records
DOGE, the internet's favorite memecoin, is back in the spotlight. Recent data reveals a surge in futures market activity, coupled with bullish technical"/>
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12-Year Bitcoin Slumber Ends: Whales Signal Stormy Seas Ahead
The recent stratospheric rise of Bitcoin, reaching a new all-time high of $73,000, has sent ripples of excitement and trepidation through the crypto world."/>
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Tornado Cash Co-Founder Seeks To Dismiss Charges – Details
Co-founder of Tornado Cash Roman Storm has filed a motion to dismiss the charges levied against him by the US Department of Justice (DOJ)."/>
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Prisma Finance Hacker Continues On-Chain Tirade Following $11 Million Heist
On Thursday, March 28, a hack occurred on Prisma Finance, a decentralized lending protocol on the Ethereum network. The exploiter carted away about 3,257.7"/>
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Bybit’s MVP license in Dubai ‘very restricted,’ CEO says
Once fully licensed in Dubai, Bybit plans to run a full-scope exchange, offering crypto lending, payments, investment and other services.
