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Czech police arrest infamous darknet operator in Bitcoin-for-favors scandal
The man behind Sheep Marketplace, a defunct darknet hub, now faces fresh charges after allegedly funneling $45 million…
Coins and Conflict: How crypto fuels the modern battlefield
From bankrolling ballistic missiles to arming militants, crypto is shaping the modern battlefield as a shadowy lifeline for…
CrediX hack adds to $3.1 billion DeFi losses in 2025 as multisig failures surge
Attacker gained admin access six days before attack. Borrowed $2.64 million after minting fake collateral tokens. Hacken urges…
Satoshi vanishes for a second time as Swiss gallery offers 0.1 BTC to recover stolen statue
The Bitcoin art world has suffered a blow as the enigmatic statue of Bitcoin’s pseudonymous creator, Satoshi Nakamoto,…
Samourai Wallet founders plead guilty to unlicensed money transmission; DOJ drops laundering, conspiracy charges
The developers behind Samourai Wallet pleaded guilty to a single count of conspiracy to operate an unlicensed money‑transmitting…
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…