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Infamous crypto scam service Pink Drainer shuts down after netting $85 million
Over the past year, three of the most popular "scam-as-a-service" provider has quit operations.
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Hacks
Pump.fun halts trading after suffering flash loan exploit
The hacker stole approximately 12,000 SOL — equivalent to roughly $2 million.
AI
AI-powered social engineering not technical exploits now dominating 90% of cyber attacks
Vast majority of cyberattacks now exploit human vulnerabilities using sophisticated technologies like deepfake videos and AI-manipulated audio, as cybercriminals shift focus from technical breaches to social engineering.
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Hacks
Crypto trader loses $70.5 million in address poisoning scam, highest recorded yet
Cyvers said the incident is probably the highest value lost due to an address-poisoning scam.
Crime
UK law enforcement given new powers to seize, destroy digital assets linked to criminals
The new measures aim to disrupt the financial networks of organized crime groups that increasingly exploit cryptocurrencies to launder money.
Crime
Warren calls on DOJ, NHS to crackdown on crypto payments for child sexual abuse material
The lawmakers raised the alarm in an April 26 bipartisan letter addressed to Attorney General Merrick Garland and Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas.
Opinion
Could Esienberg commodities conviction be smoking gun for Coinbase against SEC?
The Mango Markets manipulator was sentenced for commodities fraud not securities fraud adding complexity to US regulatory landscape.
AI
Decoding the Black Box: How AI is unveiling the secrets of crypto money laundering
AI tools are enhancing anti-money laundering capabilities in cryptocurrencies by identifying suspicious activities and ensuring compliance, but they also face misuse by criminals.
Politics
Senators demand detailed accounting of CFTC’s interactions with SBF
The formal request aims to shed light on potential regulatory failures following Bankman-Fried's recent 25-year prison sentence.
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Top IRS official says ‘pure crypto tax crimes’ on the rise alongside scams
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Montenegro court clears Do Kwon’s extradition, fate in justice minister’s hands
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Google cracks down on scammers behind counterfeit crypto apps
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