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How secure are your crypto investments? We help you stay a step ahead of the scamsters and hackers, to identify and shun the bad apples.

Blockchain·Community·Security

France Investigates Binance for Money Laundering, Fraud Allegations

January 30, 2025

French authorities have reportedly opened a judicial investigation into cryptocurrency exchange Binance, following allegations of money laundering and tax fraud, which the company has denied. According to a Reuters report, the Paris Public Prosecutor’s Office has initiated an investigation by its economic and financial

Community·Security

Crypto Scammers Shift to Telegram Malware with Fake Bots

January 17, 2025

Crypto scammers have shifted focus to Telegram malware scams, which reportedly surged by 2,000% since November, now outpacing traditional phishing attempts. In a January 15 post on X, security firm Scam Sniffer revealed that these scams differ from the usual “connect wallet” tactics, where fraudsters trick users into linking their digital wallets to fake platforms

January 16, 2025

Russia ‘Crypto Queen’ Bitmama Charged with Stealing $21M From Investors

Russian influencer Valeria Fedyakina, known as Bitmama, has been accused of embezzling

January 15, 2025

Brad Pitt AI Scam Swindles French Woman Out of $850K Life Savings

A 53-year-old French woman has fallen victim to a heartbreaking scam involving

Blockchain·Community·Defi·Markets·Memes·Security

Zoom-Bombed: Crypto Investor Loses $6.09 Million in New Phishing Scam

It’s a story that could happen to anyone: a seemingly harmless click on a Zoom link turns into a nightmare–a phishing scam,

November 12, 2024

Bitcoin·Community·Security

Foreign Gang Arrested in Phuket Crypto Robbery Worth $250K

Thai authorities arrested four foreign nationals in connection with a Phuket crypto robbery, allegedly forcing a Ukrainian tourist to transfer $250,000 in

November 11, 2024

Bitcoin·Blockchain·Regulation·Security·Technology

Bitcoin Fog Operator Faces 12 Years for $400M Darknet Laundering Scheme

Roman Sterlingov, a dual Russian-Swedish national, was sentenced to 12 years and six months in prison on Monday for operating Bitcoin Fog,

November 11, 2024

Blockchain·Community·Security·Technology

Crypto CEO Survives Kidnapping After $1M Ransom Paid

A Toronto crypto CEO is safe after a harrowing kidnapping ordeal. A $1 million ransom has reportedly been paid for his release,

November 10, 2024

Security·Technology

North Korean Hackers Target Crypto Firms with Hidden Risk Malware

Cybersecurity firm SentinelLabs has identified a new malware campaign called Hidden Risk, launched by North Korean hackers BlueNoroff, targeting cryptocurrency businesses. The

November 8, 2024

Community·Markets·Security

Kansas Bank CEO’s Crypto Fraud Leads to Full Repayment for Victims

In a landmark ruling in Kansas, victims of a major Kansas bank fraud received a promise of full financial recovery. The drama

November 5, 2024

Blockchain·Community·Defi·Ethereum·Security·Technology

Crypto Co-Founder Robbed in Bangkok, Issues Warning to Devcon Attendees

A chilling incident in Bangkok casts a shadow over the upcoming Ethereum Devcon, highlighting the vulnerability of even seasoned crypto professionals to

November 5, 2024