Gotbit founder Aleksei Andriunin is sentenced to 8 months for wash trading, shutting down the platform.
The FBI warns U.S. smartphone users of AI-powered phone scams impersonating authorities to steal personal data and money, amid growing security concerns for Ethereum investors.
North Korean IT workers allegedly laundered $7.74 million using stolen US identities in a scheme supporting the country's weapons program.
The FBI has alerted iPhone and Android users about a rise in AI-driven scam calls, impersonating law enforcement, with no direct impact on Bitcoin noted.
Chainalysis played a crucial role in aiding the FBI to track and freeze millions in illicit funds, showcasing the power of blockchain analysis.
The FBI, alongside the U.S. Secret Service, has successfully shut down the BidenCash darknet marketplace, seizing $17 million in cryptocurrency and 145 domains involved in illegal activities.
U.S. Treasury sanctions crypto scam linked to China and Philippines, seeks victims.
The FBI intensifies its approach to tackling cryptocurrency fraud, focusing on victims of a scam by FUNNULL.
The FBI is investigating crypto fraud associated with FUNNULL, targeting "pig butchering" scams that have cost victims an average of $150,000 through numerous fraudulent websites.
Elderly crypto investors are increasingly targeted by scammers. Learning key safety tips is crucial for avoiding scams and protecting their assets.
The DOJ files to seize $24 million in cryptocurrency from Rustam Gallyamov over alleged Qakbot malware leadership.
The U.S. Department of Justice charges Russian Rustam Gallyamov for leading a global cybercrime ring, seizing $24M in crypto.
An American tourist was robbed of $123,000 in crypto by a fake Uber driver in London, after being drugged and abandoned.
Hailey Welch was questioned by SEC and FBI after the 'Hawk Tuah' meme coin's collapse from a $400M valuation. Cleared of wrongdoing, Welch regrets promoting the token, emphasizing she had no control over wallets.
Haliey Welch, the 'Hawk Tuah' meme star, has been cleared by the FBI and SEC from any wrongdoing in the HAWK token collapse, and she vows to exit the crypto world.
Internet personality Haliey Welch was cleared of legal wrongdoing by the FBI and SEC following an investigation.
Hailey Welch claims SEC, FBI cleared her for HAWK memecoin disaster.
Haliey Welch cleared by FBI and SEC in HAWK token scandal.
Hailey Welch states the FBI and SEC cleared her of legal misconduct after the HAWK memecoin scandal, but she vows to leave crypto for good.
$Hawk memecoin disaster sees Hawk Tuah Girl under FBI investigation.
Haliey Welch, the 'Hawk tuah girl,' was investigated by the FBI after her memecoin launch collapsed. The token, based on her viral phrase, lost 90% of its value, leading to accusations of an exit scam. Welch claims to have been cleared by authorities but admits to trusting the wrong people.
New Zealand man arrested in $265 million crypto scam linked to international operation led by the FBI.
A Wellington man was arrested in an FBI-led investigation into a $265 million crypto scam targeting seven victims.
The FBI and New Zealand authorities have uncovered a $265 million crypto fraud, leading to 13 arrests across multiple jurisdictions, including New Zealand.
A New Zealand man was arrested for participating in a $265M crypto fraud linked to an FBI investigation.
Eric Council Jr, responsible for hacking the SEC's X account, has been sentenced to 14 months in prison and must forfeit $50,000, with three years of supervised release. The hack falsely announced a Bitcoin ETF approval, causing market chaos. Co-conspirators remain unnamed and uncharged.
Deepfake scammers are targeting government and crypto leaders, warns FBI.
AI scammers are using deepfakes to impersonate US officials in phishing schemes, warns FBI, highlighting the growing cyber risks.
Eric Council Jr. hacked SEC's account with a SIM swap scam, Googled 'if I am being investigated by the FBI', and earned $50,000 from similar attacks.
U.S. authorities seize $51,000 in Bitcoin linked to Michael Pratt's alleged crimes, including sex trafficking.
FBI initiates seizure of $1.2M in Bitcoin from GirlsDoPorn boss.
The FBI urges victims of an AML Bitcoin scam to submit their claims for restitution by June 5.
