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$265m crypto scam: New Zealand man caught in FBI-led probe
A Wellington-based man was arrested in Auckland as part of an international investigation into a crypto scam operation…
Coinbase refuses $20m ransom, launches matching bounty on blackmailers
Coinbase CEO revealed how blackmailers received sensitive information on its customers, leading to scam attempts.
Elliptic exposes $8.4B USDT-powered Telegram-based cybercrime hub by Colorado firm Xinbi
Telegram has cracked down on Xinbi Guarantee, a USDT-powered marketplace linked to crypto pig butchering scams and money…
Ozark’s star Julia Garner eyes for role of Caroline Ellison in Netflix’s FTX series: report
The Emmy-winning Ozark star Julia Garner is reportedly set to headline Netflix’s dramatization of the FTX saga as…
U.S. sanctions Myanmar warlord and militia tied to cyber scams
The United States has imposed sanctions on a Myanmar warlord and the militia he leads for their involvement…
Southeast Asia’s criminal syndicates launch custom infra, stablecoins for global fraud, UN warns
Transnational cybercrime gangs in Southeast Asia continue to grow, expanding their reach through crypto and custom blockchain services,…
Crypto scams turn deadlier in Q1 as rugpull losses surge 6,500%
Crypto rugpulls wiped out nearly $6 billion in Q1 2025, up 6,500% from just $90 million a year…
Argentine lawmakers approve official inquiry into LIBRA memecoin scandal
Argentina’s Chamber of Deputies has approved a formal investigation into the LIBRA memecoin scandal after the token’s collapse…
House of Cards: NFT industry braces for impact as activity slows, marketplaces collapse
As the crypto market prepares for turbulence amid the tariff wars, the NFT market seems to be in…
South Korean gets prison time for $2m crypto scam promising 50% returns
A South Korean man in his 30s has been sentenced to three years in prison for defrauding a…
