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Crypto Twitter’s weekend filled with scams, hacks, and fake events
Unraveling a weekend of deception and high-profile hacks in the crypto world, highlighting the need for increased security and vigilance.
Liam 'Akiba' Wright 4 min read Crime News
Track crypto crime news, investigations, arrests, laundering cases, sanctions breaches, and law enforcement activity across digital assets.
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Atomic Wallet claims hack affected less than 1% of monthly active users
Atomic Wallet users' total losses were reported at over $35 million - the biggest single loss was $7.95 million.
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Russian official detained for accepting record bribe of $28M BTC
Marat Tambiev allegedly received 1032.1 BTC in April 2022 from hackers he was investigating in exchange for not seizing the hackers' assets.
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Elizabeth Warren highlights crypto’s role in fentanyl trade; plans to combat with bill
The U.S. senator intends to reintroduce her Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering Act.
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SEC settles Coinbase insider trading scheme charges with Wahi brothers
Ishan and Nikhil Wahi have settled with U.S. securities regulators.
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Morgan DF Fintoch goes radio silent after rugging $31.6M
Morgan DF Fintoch's $31.6 million exit scam exposes fake CEO, false claims, and triggers a warning from Singapore's watchdog.
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Lawsuit against US Treasury argues the government overreached by sanctioning Tornado Cash
The lawsuit backed by Coinbase claims the Treasury overstepped legal requirements and violated the First Amendment by banning Tornado Cash.
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North Korean crypto wallets sanctioned; Binance says it helped Treasury seize $4.4M
OFAC sanctioned six addresses belonging to Kim Sang Man.
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BTC-e founder accused of money laundering seeks to be freed in prisoner swap
Alexander Vinnik intends to lobby for his inclusion in a prisoner exchange.
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Chinese companies selling synthetic opioid chemicals raked in $27M in crypto payments
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South Korean exchange Coinone execs indicted in paid listing, market manipulation scandal
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DOJ charges Nevada man involved in $45M CoinDeal crypto scheme
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