Scams
Ethereum block explorer Etherscan adds anti-scam feature
The site will hide zero-value transfers to protect against address poisoning attacks.
Mike Dalton 2 min read
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Crime
Launch Zone, BSCex suffer contract vulnerability — over $7M drained
The vulnerability was detected by crypto sleuth Scam Sniffer, who claims over 34,000 addresses are at risk.
Crime
Ontario court documents describe kidnap, ransom, torture of $41M crypto scammer
Extravagant spending by Aiden Pleterski occurred after the accused raised $41 million to fund a non-existent crypto investment fund.
Analysis
Crypto scams, exploits down 71% YoY as $370M lost since January
Euler Finance, BonqDAO, and CoinDeal recorded the highest losses with $196 million, $120 million, and $45 million, respectively.
Bankruptcy
Montenegro Vice President announces arrest of individual suspected to be Do Kwon: Confirmed
Vice President Filip Adzic confirmed that the individual assumed to be Do Kwon was arrested in Montenegro.
Legal
France looks to ban influencers from promoting crypto products, projects
The move places digital assets under the same regulatory umbrella as gambling, pharmaceuticals and aesthetic surgery.
Crime
OneCoin associate Irina Dilkinska charged following US extradition
Dilkinska is the latest individual to face charges in a $4 billion crypto scam.
