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Crime
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Malware masquerading as major crypto firms targets over 10m people worldwide
Security firm Check Point warns of a malware named JSCEAL that has been impersonating crypto platforms to lure…
The many faces of crypto crime and the relentless cat-and-mouse chase
Welcome to Slate Sundays, CryptoSlate’s new weekly feature showcasing in-depth interviews, expert analysis, and thought-provoking op-eds that go beyond…
Tether’s blockchain sleuths help Brazil bust $5.7m cyber fraud ring
Brazilian authorities just pulled off a major crackdown on a sophisticated money laundering network with the help of…
FTT jumps 7% as Backpack launches platform to help FTX victims liquidate claims
Backpack has unveiled a fee-free platform for FTX victims to sell their claims. The platform generated excitement as…
Crypto scammer Nicholas Truglia sentenced to 12 years in prison for failing to pay $20m restitution
Hacker Nicholas Truglia’s 18-month prison sentence has been upgraded to 12 years after he failed to pay $20…
Shenzhen warns citizens of investment scams using stablecoins
Authorities in the Chinese city of Shenzhen have warned residents about fraudulent investment schemes tied to digital assets…
Sextortion and $400m in Bitcoin: Inside the Secret Service’s crypto war
Now armed with blockchain forensics instead of briefcases of cash, the U.S. Secret Service is quietly becoming one…
Hackers steal $140M from Brazilian central bank reserve accounts via partner breach
Hackers siphoned about R$800 million ($140 million) from six reserve accounts connected to Brazil’s central bank after breaching…
Belgian Court sentences three for crypto coach’s wife kidnapping
A Belgian court has sentenced three for the abduction of a crypto coach’s wife, marking another high-profile case…
North Korean IT workers earned $17M this year with some funds coming from Circle accounts
An on-chain investigation has revealed that North Korea IT workers posing as foreign developers have earned nearly $17…
