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Helicopters surrounding OneCoin scammer, Karl Sebastian Greenwood.
Exchanges
OneCoin Partner Finally Charged for $4B Scam, Gets 20 years

The long-awaited sentencing of OneCoin co-founder Sebastian Greenwood has been delivered, with the court issuing a 20-year prison term.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Police man seeing a giant fraudster with millions of coins collected.
Regulations
Thailand Authorities Arrest 5 for $76 Million Crypto Scam

The arrests are part of a wider effort in Thailand to tighten down on financial security.

by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Brad Garlinhouse dressed as a knight with a fortress in the background.
Ripple (XRP)
Ripple Steps Up to Protect Affected Users in Fortress Hack

Ripple’s assistance of Fortress following a recent hack has garnered praise from the crypto community.

by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Three scammers hovering on XRP coins under price within a dark and stormy sky.
Ripple (XRP)
XRP Scams Multiply Despite Elon Musk’s Anti-Fraud Efforts

XRP scams persist despite heightened vigilance, raising concerns over the crypto community's vulnerability to fraudulent schemes on social media.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Vitalik Buterin posing infront of and abstract DNA code structure.
Ethereum (ETH)
Vitalik Buterin’s X Account Hacked in $800K Phishing Scandal

Vitalik Buterin's security breach serves as a stark reminder to readers about the importance of online safety.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Human with a hoodie and hackers standing in front of a blockchain network while money and computers is flying around
Exchanges
Beware of Fake News: BlackRock Not Buying Voyager Digital

Amidst the whirlwind of cryptocurrency rumors, separating fact from fiction is paramount in the case of BlackRock and Voyager Digital.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
A Discord logo faced hacker working on his laptop.
Solana (SOL)
Beware: Solana’s Discord Channels Under Attack By Scammers

A look at the recent Solana Discord scam: How it unfolded, its implications, and essential safety measures for users.

by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
The Monument to Party Founding in Pyongyang extracting blockchain from the sky.
Ethereum (ETH)
FBI Links Lazarus Group to $41 Million Crypto Heist

Infamous North Korean Lazarus hacker group strikes again in Stake.com heist.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
North Korean hacker being spotlighted by a bright Arkham logo.
Ethereum (ETH)
Controversial Arkham Intel Tracks $41M from Stake.com Lazarus Hack

Arkham Intelligence provides insights into the Stake.com hacker's cross-chain fund transfers, revealing a complex web of transactions.

by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
DOJ charges nine individuals for running crypto Ponzi schemes
Exchanges
Thodex Crypto Exchange Founder Jailed for 11,196 Years

The disgraced ex-CEO of Thodex crypto exchange has been sentenced to prison for 11,196 years alongside his siblings.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Ethereum whales loosing their Ethereum to an unknown force in the sky.
Ethereum (ETH)
Crypto Whale Nightmare: $24M Lost in Massive Phishing Scam

An unwitting transaction approval led to a crypto whale’s $24 million nightmare.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Guy with a massive key at the storage unit.
Altcoins
Suspected LastPass Breach Leads to $32 Million Crypto Heist

Attackers have targeted high-net-worth crypto users across various blockchains and wallets, but the precise vulnerability remains a mystery.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Synapse (SYN) ended up in the dump.
Altcoins
Nima Capital Dumps 9M Synapse (SYN) Tokens, Price Tanks 20%

Nima Capital is suspected to have dumped nine million SYN tokens ahead of the agreed liquidity removal period.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Woman happy in a digital casino.
Ethereum (ETH)
Crypto Casino Stake Unfazed by $41M Hack, Reopens Withdrawals

Crypto betting platform Stake has resumed withdrawals, reiterating that customer funds are safe despite a $41M hack.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Optimistic woman attempting to use a karate kick to repel a demon looking creature.
Crypto Market News
Woman Loses £180K to Inquiry Exploiters: How to Spot the Scam

The Norfolk woman established a close relationship with the scammer, even authorizing remote device access for money transfers.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
A Group of DEFI Hackers.
Regulations
FBI Joint Report Warns of Crypto-Targeting Malware

Multiple intelligence agencies, including the FBI and the UK’s NCSC, have issued a joint report on the Infamous Chisel malware.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Ronaldinho Gaúcho swearing he had nothing to do with the pyramids.
Regulations
Ronaldinho Refutes Role in Alleged $61M Crypto Scam

Ronaldinho has distanced himself from an alleged $61 million crypto Ponzi scheme while appearing at a congressional hearing.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Girl freaking out looking at her laptop with cartoonish like hands sticking out of it.
FTX News
Beware: FTX Users Targeted by Scam Phishing Emails

Scam emails are circulating among FTX users, posing a threat to their digital assets. Here's what you need to know.

by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Large hacker opening a wall to FTX, getting an exchange employee very scared.
Exchanges
FTX Suspends Users’ Accounts Following Kroll Security Breach

The exploit allegedly affected non-sensitive data, but prompted a temporary suspension of claims portal accounts.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
A spooky looking skeleton in a hoogie staring at the camera with glowing eyes resembling the Balancer logo.
Altcoins
Balancer Protocol Exploited for Over $900k

Balancer Protocol has lost over $900,000 worth of crypto assets following an attack on its V2 liquidity pools.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
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