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Crime

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.

4 weeks ago

Crime

Sam Bankman-Fried allowed to meet with lawyers for supervised, one-time Internet access

The six-and-a-half hour meeting represents the only court-approved Internet access that Mr. Bankman-Fried currently will be allowed.

3 years ago

Crime

The FBI is cracking down on illicit crypto cash flows

As crypto's popularity increases, so too does its illicit uses cases.

3 years ago

Crime

Terra official website compromised, replaced with phishing site

Terra users warned against interacting with official site after it turns into a phishing trap.

3 years ago

Crime

SBF pleads to be let out 5 days a week for legal defense work

SBF's lawyers have argued that he cannot review the huge amount of case-related documents while being detained at MDC.

3 years ago

DeFi

Multiple Base crypto projects lose more than $1M to malicious players in 24hrs

Malicious players are increasingly targeting projects on Base for their illegal activities.

3 years ago

Crime

Fake beta-testing apps enlisted to rob cryptocurrency, FBI reports

The fake applications allow criminals to steal personal information, among other things, of their victims.

3 years ago

Crime

Sam Bankman-Fried accused of fraudulent campaign donations exceeding $100M

Prosecutors filed a superseding indictment against ex-FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried that reasserts charges of campaign finance violations.

3 years ago

Crime

Sam Bankman-Fried detained at notorious New York correctional facility

The Metropolitan Detention Center, which has held several high-security inmates within its walls and is renowned for its poor conditions, will be Mr. Bankman-Fried's home until his trial in October.

3 years ago

Sam Bankman-Fried arrested as bail is revoked

Crime 3 years ago

NFT thefts decline as FBI exposes new developer impersonation scams

Crime 3 years ago

Indian authorities arrest ringleaders of $120M crypto scam

Scams 3 years ago

Former FTX executive Ryan Salame reportedly negotiating plea deal in face of campaign finance charges

Legal 3 years ago

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Crime News

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

Sam Bankman-Fried allowed to meet with lawyers for supervised, one-time Internet access

The FBI is cracking down on illicit crypto cash flows

Terra official website compromised, replaced with phishing site

SBF pleads to be let out 5 days a week for legal defense work

Multiple Base crypto projects lose more than $1M to malicious players in 24hrs

Fake beta-testing apps enlisted to rob cryptocurrency, FBI reports

Sam Bankman-Fried accused of fraudulent campaign donations exceeding $100M

Sam Bankman-Fried detained at notorious New York correctional facility

Sam Bankman-Fried arrested as bail is revoked

NFT thefts decline as FBI exposes new developer impersonation scams

Indian authorities arrest ringleaders of $120M crypto scam

Former FTX executive Ryan Salame reportedly negotiating plea deal in face of campaign finance charges