The Singapore-based crypto exchange Bybit says it’s suffered a major security breach involving its Ethereum (ETH) cold wallet. According to the crypto analysis firm Arkham, about $1.4 billion in ETH and stETH has been taken. CEO Ben Zhou says the breach happened when an ETH transfer to a warm wallet was manipulated through a sophisticated […]
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Hackers are reportedly draining bank accounts and stealing smartphone users’ credentials using a new and highly effective technique. Cybersecurity researchers say criminals are now sending text messages that appear to be from banks and delivery services – with malicious PDF files attached, reports Samsung Magazine. The PDFs either contain links that exploit security flaws and […]
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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) says that two Estonian nationals pleaded guilty to operating a massive cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme that defrauded hundreds of thousands of victims from across the globe, including the United States. In a statement, the DOJ says that Sergei Potapenko and Ivan Turõgin sold contracts that entitled their customers to a […]
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Norway’s National Authority for Investigation and Prosecution of Economic and Environmental Crime, or Økokrim, has charged four men for their alleged involvement in a Ponzi scheme that siphoned millions from victims. In a statement, the Økokrim says the modus swindled NOK 900 million ($80.80 million) from thousands of people who joined a multi-level marketing network […]
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The blockchain data analysis firm Chainalysis says it has developed an “integrated solution” designed to help law enforcement track stolen crypto. The firm says the new solution relies on two primary tools. The first is the firm’s preexisting blockchain investigation software, “Chainalysis Reactor,” which aims to help law enforcement officials track crypto across blockchains and […]
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Creditors have begun receiving funds from the estate of bankrupt crypto exchange FTX, on-chain data shows. According to a new post on the social media platform X, blockchain analytics firm Arkham spotted the distributions going through Bitgo and US-based crypto exchange Kraken. “FTX USERS RECEIVING FUNDS Users with FTX claims of under $50,000 have started […]
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One of the co-founders of the controversial memecoin LIBRA says the project itself “sniped” the token right after it rolled out. In crypto trading, sniping refers to the practice of using trading bots or scripts to buy a newly launched coin ahead of big transactions or the entry of retail traders. Snipers get their edge […]
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Law enforcement authorities in India reportedly seized crypto assets linked to the BitConnect Ponzi scheme that defrauded hundreds of victims before collapsing in 2018. Indian Express reports that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) seized Rs (Indian Rupee) 1,646 crore or nearly $190 million in crypto assets during its investigation of BitConnect. The agency, which is in […]
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The president of Argentina is facing a potential impeachment trial over his alleged role in a memecoin pump-and-dump scheme. Late last week, in a now-deleted post, Argentinian President Javier Milei announced the launch of LIBRA, a token supposedly designed for “encouraging the growth of the Argentine economy,” along with a Solana (SOL) contract address. LIBRA’s market […]
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Banking giant JPMorgan Chase is reportedly denying a customer’s massive reimbursement claim. Single mother Marisel Ballard says she lost $80,000 from her JPMorgan business account after thieves hacked into her social media setup, reports FOX San Antonio. Ballard, who owns the Trustworthy Cleaning Service in Texas, says she linked her bank account to Facebook to […]
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