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Silk Road crypto activity resurfaces as dormant Bitcoin wallets move again
Silk Road-tagged wallets sent $3.14 million in Bitcoin across 176 transfers this week. The transactions are the most…
Bitcoin thieves stole $1.1B using fake bird noises: Now Malaysia hunts heat signatures from the sky
In Malaysia’s illegal Bitcoin (BTC) mining hotspots, the hunt begins in the sky. Drones buzz over rows of…
US crackdown exposes Burma crypto scam network using fake trading sites
DOJ seizes Burma-linked trading domains used for major crypto scam operations. Fraud network tied to Tai Chang compound…
South Korea’s Upbit hack puts spotlight on Solana security and exchange safeguards
About 54 billion won in tokens moved to an external wallet on Nov. 27. Around 12 billion won…
Shai Hulud malware hits NPM as crypto libraries face a growing security crisis
The infection includes at least 10 major crypto packages linked to the ENS ecosystem. A previous NPM attack…
This $4.3M crypto home invasion shows how a single data leak can put anyone’s wallet — and safety — at risk
The playbook was simple enough to work once: dress as delivery drivers, knock on the door, force entry…
UK launches major crypto fraud investigation into collapsed Basis Markets project
Two men were arrested during searches in London and near Bradford. Basis Markets raised at least $28 million…
Crypto loopholes across Canada enable silent cash transfers
A Toronto outlet handed over $1,900.00 in cash using only a $5 bill for verification. Ukraine-based exchange 001k…
Tether helps authorities seize $12m in Southeast Asia scam
Tether provided blockchain intelligence to Thai and U.S. agents, enabling the seizure of $12 million in USDT and…
Crypto romance scams now a national threat, not just consumer fraud
Organised crime groups run scam operations from Southeast Asia. The US DOJ seized $112 million in crypto linked…