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US Treasury says lawful crypto users may use mixers for financial privacy

US Treasury says lawful crypto users may use mixers for financial privacy

March 2026 Treasury report draws new line between crypto privacy and crypto crime.

Eigenlayer X account hacked taking advantage of platform design to hide scam link

Eigenlayer X account hacked taking advantage of platform design to hide scam link

Sophisticated phishing tactics on Eigenlayer X account urge users to verify links before engaging.

Law enforcement in Delhi and Hong Kong crack down on major crypto scams

Law enforcement in Delhi and Hong Kong crack down on major crypto scams

Fraudsters posed as government officials, luring investors with false promises of renewable energy profits.

FBI’s token sting operation faces copyright controversy over MIT license misuse

FBI’s token sting operation faces copyright controversy over MIT license misuse

The US FBI was accused of copying software for secret crypto market trap.

Bitfinex deemed ‘sole victim’ eligible for recovery of $7.4 billion Bitcoin hack

Bitfinex deemed ‘sole victim’ eligible for recovery of $7.4 billion Bitcoin hack

LEO token jumps 14% as road to new filing clears pathway to restitution.

Telegram CEO confirms sharing criminals’ IP addresses with authorities since 2018

Telegram CEO confirms sharing criminals’ IP addresses with authorities since 2018

Telegram clarifies data-sharing policy amid rising legal requests.

Australian police seize $6.4 million in crypto after ‘deciphering’ wallet seed phrase

Australian police seize $6.4 million in crypto after ‘deciphering’ wallet seed phrase

Blockchain security experts said real-time monitoring of crypto wallets could further prevent criminals from hiding their funds.

Convictions for crime related to crypto total 272 years in jail over past decade

Convictions for crime related to crypto total 272 years in jail over past decade

Convictions for crypto crimes surge, questioning fairness compared to traditional financial offenders.

FBI charges Zort founder with bribing LA sheriffs to extort victims

FBI charges Zort founder with bribing LA sheriffs to extort victims

The FBI affidavit reveals that Iza allegedly used fake warrants and intimidation tactics to exploit his victims.

TruFlation offers $500K bounty to recover funds stolen in hack

Hacks 2 years ago

Hacker nearly completes laundering $230 million stolen from WazirX

Crime 2 years ago

Caroline Ellison sentenced to 24 months in prison for her role in FTX collapse

Legal 2 years ago

German authorities shutdown 47 crypto exchanges facilitating crime, seize servers, data

Regulation 2 years ago