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Crypto Scams

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Binance News
Decoding Thailand’s $277M ‘Pig Butchering’ Crypto Scam

Discover how Binance's collaboration with Thai law enforcement led to the exposure of a $277M crypto scam.

by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
A bunny wearing a golden jacket standing in front of Friends.tech hat house which has a glitch.
Crypto Market News
Friend.tech Security Model Under Fire as Users Report Hacks

Emerging reports of Friend.tech account hacks place the platform's security model under scrutiny.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Kim Jon Un with his new camouflage glitching robot.
Crypto Market News
New Lazarus Group Malware Threat Places Crypto On High Alert

The Lazarus Group has been using a new form of malware to infiltrate unsuspecting organisations.

by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Hackers are active in the fall season.
Crypto Market News
Certik Tags Sept. the Worst Month for Crypto-Related Exploits

Blockchain security firm Certik has labeled September as the most affected month in terms of crypto exploits.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
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Ethereum (ETH)
FTX Hacker Moves $16.75M ETH: Is a Major Sell Off Incoming?

The FTX hacker's recent Ethereum movements raise questions about their impending token dump.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Hong Kong police discovering Victoria Harbour full of unauthorized coins.
Regulations
Hong Kong, Macau Police Closes on JPEX with New Arrests

Hong Kong police have escalated the investigation into JPEX crypto exchange with new arrests and cash seizures.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Police man seeing a giant fraudster with millions of coins collected.
Altcoins
Three Arrows Capital Co-Founder Arrested at Airport

Cryptocurrency hedge fund Three Arrows Capital founders face legal consequences, with one co-founder arrested and sentenced to prison in Singapore.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Huobi teritory - an Ethereum Gem about to get robbed by a hacker.
Exchanges
Huobi Solvency Concerns Resurface as Sun Addresses $8M Hack

Huobi insolvency claims emerge again following 5,000 ETH hack.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
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Crypto Market News
Mixin Kernel Suffers $200M Drain: Here’s What Happened

The Mixin Network hack serves as a stark reminder that the battle for security and trust in cryptocurrencies continues.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
LUI Tim Leung, chairman of FSC, overlooking Hong Kong with a reassuring smile.
Regulations
SFC Vows Tougher Stance on Sus Crypto Platforms Post-JPEX

Hong Kong’s financial regulator increases scrutiny of the crypto industry following the JPEX scandal.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Police man seeing a giant fraudster with millions of coins collected.
Altcoins
Fake APT Tokens Flood Upbit Accounts: Exchange Seeks Refunds

Upbit, South Korea's largest cryptocurrency exchange, has fallen victim to a massive scam involving fake APT tokens.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
A Discord logo faced hacker working on his laptop.
NFTs
OpenSea Warns of User Data Breach: Here’s What You Should Do

An OpenSea user has brought attention to a data breach targetting developers on the platform.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Man is making an escape from a digital environment with a glowing iridescent Nansen branded bag.
Crypto Market News
Nansen Breach Sees User Data Compromised: Here’s What Happened

Unnamed third-party vendor attack led to the exposure of sensitive user data.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Black Ink villain and her accomplice Angry cat with a hammer keeping ETH captive.
Ethereum (ETH)
ETH, Polygon Users at Risk in New NFT Scam: How to Stay Safe

Ledger has called attention to a new NFT scam targeting Ethereum and Polygon users.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Balancer protocol infested with bugs washed up on the beach.
Crypto Market News
Balancer Protocol Loses $238K in Crypto in Ongoing DNS Attack

DeFi protocol Balancer is currently under a DNS attack, with thousands of dollars feared to have been stolen so far.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
A guy hiding behind Deutsche Bank with red DeFi and coins coming out his hair.
Regulations
Ex-Deutsche Bank Employee Pleads Guilty to $1.5M Crypto Fraud

A former associate investment banker at Deutsche Bank has entered a guilty plea in the R3 Crypto Fund fraud case.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Man putting up an Elon Musk mask to hide his face on TikTok platform.
Crypto Market News
TikTok’s Fake Musk Crypto Scams Siphons Millions from Users

Hoax TikTok videos showing Elon Musk with a large pile of cash drained millions of crypto this year.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
A portrait of Mark Cuban on a blue background.
Altcoins
Billionaire Mark Cuban’s Wallet Hacked for $900K

Hackers drain $900,000 from Mark Cuban’s dormant wallet in under ten minutes.

by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Man standing in front of XRP door next to a scattered road signs of no entry.
Bitcoin (BTC)
Fake News Alert: BlackRock Is Not Shifting from Bitcoin to XRP

Amidst swirling rumors, BlackRock's alleged digital currency strategy shift sparks intrigue, but a closer look reveals a lack of credibility.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Magicians hand playing with a BNB token in a casino, a man sitting at the roulette table is thinking what on earth is going on.
Binance News
Hacker Shuffles BNB, MATIC After $41M Crypto Casino Heist

Lazarus hackers are making big moves on-chain to wash the loot made in last week’s $41M casino heist.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
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