Latest News and Articles about Crypto Crime
Teens Charged in $66M Crypto Heist: Arizona Home Invasion Exposes Dark Side of Bitcoin
Teens Charged in Arizona Home Invasion Targeting $66M in Crypto: A Gut-Wrenching Wake-Up Call Picture this: you open your door expecting a package, only to be confronted by two masked teens tying you up, demanding the keys to $66 million in cryptocurrency. That’s the horrifying reality a Scottsdale, Arizona, family faced on January 31, 2026, […]
Read MoreCalifornia Teens Caught in $66M Bitcoin Heist Plot: Crypto Crime Spikes in Arizona
California Teens Busted in $66M Bitcoin Heist Plot: Crypto Crime Hits Hard in Arizona Two California high school students were nabbed by police in Scottsdale, Arizona, after a botched home invasion targeting a jaw-dropping $66 million in cryptocurrency. This wild case, paired with a chilling Bitcoin ransom demand in Tucson on the same day, exposes […]
Read MoreNew York Prosecutors Slam 2025 Stablecoin Law for Fueling Fraud Profits
New York Prosecutors Blast Stablecoin Law for Enabling Fraud Profits in 2025 New York’s leading legal authorities have launched a fierce attack on a federal stablecoin regulation, accusing it of handing crypto giants a license to profit from stolen funds while victims are left empty-handed. Attorney General Letitia James and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg […]
Read MoreCrypto Crime Hits $158B in 2025, But Illicit Share Drops, TRM Labs Reveals
Crypto Crime Rockets to $158 Billion in 2025, Yet Illicit Share Dwindles, TRM Labs Reports The numbers are in, and they’re staggering: crypto-related crime hit a record $158 billion in 2025, a whopping 145% jump from $64.5 billion in 2024. But hold off on the doom and gloom—while the raw figures are eye-watering, the proportion […]
Read MoreScroll Co-Founder Ye Chen’s X Account Hacked in Elaborate Phishing Scam
Hackers Hijack Scroll Co-Founder’s X Account in Sophisticated Phishing Scam A chilling breach has rocked the crypto world as hackers seized control of the X (formerly Twitter) account of Ye Chen, co-founder of Scroll, a leading Ethereum layer-2 scaling project. In a calculated phishing scheme, these cybercriminals impersonated X staff, weaving a web of deception […]
Read MoreCrypto Crime Hits $3.4B in 2025: Chainalysis Reveals Bitcoin Hack Surge
Crypto Crime Soars to $3.4 Billion in 2025: Chainalysis Exposes Bitcoin and Blockchain Hacks A chilling new report from Chainalysis, the blockchain intelligence heavyweight, has dropped a bombshell: over $3.4 billion in digital assets have been stolen in 2025, smashing last year’s record and laying bare the brutal reality of security in the crypto space. […]
Read MoreSpanish Police Bust Violent Crypto Kidnapping Ring in Mijas Operation
Spanish Police Smash Violent Crypto Kidnapping Ring in Cross-Border Operation A shocking case of cryptocurrency-driven violence has unfolded in Spain, where authorities, working with Danish police, have arrested five suspects and charged four others in a brutal kidnapping and murder tied to crypto wallet theft. This horrifying incident in Mijas near Málaga serves as a […]
Read MoreSouth Korea Police Arrested in $66K Crypto Bribe Scandal with $186M Laundered
South Korea Cracks Down: Police Officers Arrested in Crypto Crime Bribe Scandal South Korea, a global hub for tech and cryptocurrency adoption, has been rocked by a damning scandal that lays bare the ugly intersection of digital assets and corruption. Two police officers have been arrested for allegedly accepting bribes from operators of illegal cryptocurrency […]
Read MoreSouth Korea’s Crypto Crisis: 1,400-Fold Surge in Suspicious Transfers to Cambodia
Crypto Crime Explosion: South Korea to Cambodia Transfers Surge 1,400-Fold in 2024 South Korea, a titan in the global cryptocurrency arena, is facing a staggering crisis as suspicious crypto transfers to Cambodia skyrocketed 1,400-fold last year. This alarming spike exposes deep flaws in anti-money laundering (AML) enforcement and raises tough questions about the balance between […]
Read MoreAccomplice Pleads Guilty in Brutal Kidnapping of Ontario’s Crypto King Aiden Pleterski
Accomplice Pleads Guilty in Violent Abduction of Ontario’s Crypto King A brutal tale of greed and retribution has unfolded in Toronto with a shocking twist: Deren Akyeam-Pong has pleaded guilty to the savage kidnapping of Aiden Pleterski, self-proclaimed “Crypto King” of Ontario. This high-profile case, drenched in fraud allegations and marked by extreme violence, lays […]
Read MoreBIS Proposes Crypto Compliance Scores to Combat Illicit Finance: Innovation or Intrusion?
BIS Unveils Crypto Compliance Scores to Tackle Illicit Finance: Innovation or Overreach? The Bank for International Settlements (BIS), a coalition of the world’s central banks, has dropped a bombshell proposal to curb money laundering in the crypto space by assigning compliance scores to digital assets. Released on August 23, this plan aims to leverage blockchain’s […]
Read MoreInterpol’s Serengeti 2.0: 1,209 Arrests in $97M Crypto Crime Crackdown
Interpol’s Operation Serengeti 2.0: A Brutal Crackdown on Crypto Crime with 1,209 Arrests Interpol has unleashed a powerful strike against the seedy underbelly of cryptocurrency exploitation, arresting over 1,200 individuals in a sweeping cybercrime operation. Dubbed Operation Serengeti 2.0, this three-month campaign from June to August 2025 spanned 18 African countries and the United Kingdom, […]
Read MoreT3 FCU Launches T3+ with Binance, Freezes $250M in Illicit Crypto Assets
T3 Financial Crime Unit Launches T3+ Program with Binance, Freezes Over $250M in Illicit Assets The crypto world just got a heavyweight enforcer. On August 12, 2025, in Singapore, the T3 Financial Crime Unit (T3 FCU)—a powerhouse trio of TRON, Tether, and TRM Labs—unveiled the T3+ global collaborator program, with Binance stepping up as its […]
Read MoreHuione to Tudou Guarantee: Crypto Crime Adapts Despite US Crackdowns
Huione to Tudou Guarantee: Crypto Crime’s Relentless Evolution The shadowy underbelly of the cryptocurrency world has once again proven its resilience, as Huione Guarantee and Xinbi Guarantee, platforms notorious for facilitating illicit transactions, have shifted operations to Tudou Guarantee following a US-led crackdown and Telegram bans. This latest move by the Cambodia-based Huione Group exposes […]
Read MoreGoogle Sues BadBox 2.0: Massive Botnet Threat with Crypto Crime Links Exposed
Google Sues BadBox 2.0: A Colossal Botnet Threat with Crypto Crime Shadows Google has fired a legal broadside against the operators of BadBox 2.0, a botnet infecting over 10 million Android devices worldwide and dubbed the largest of its kind targeting internet-connected TVs. This isn’t just a cybersecurity spat—it’s a high-stakes clash exposing the underbelly […]
Read MoreSweden’s Crypto Clampdown: Seizures Surge as Bitcoin Reserve Proposal Sparks Debate
Sweden’s Crypto Crackdown: Justice Minister Demands More Seizures as National Bitcoin Reserve Idea Gains Traction Sweden is swinging a heavy hammer at cryptocurrency, with Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer pushing for aggressive asset seizures under tough new laws, while a surprising proposal to build a national Bitcoin reserve with confiscated funds sparks debate. As criminal use […]
Read MoreCrypto Crime 2024: TRM Labs Reveals Record Lows and Rising AI Threats
Crypto Crime in 2024: TRM Labs Report Busts Myths with Hard Numbers Think cryptocurrency is a haven for criminals? Think again. The 2024 annual report from blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs delivers a reality check, revealing that illicit activity in the crypto space is shrinking dramatically—even as the market balloons to unprecedented heights. But before […]
Read MoreAustralian Federal Police Seize $4.5M in Bitcoin and Luxury Assets from Crypto Crime
Luxury Seized: Bitcoin From Exchange Hack Triggers Aussie Mansion Bust Shane Stephen Duffy’s life of luxury came crashing down when the Australian Federal Police (AFP) seized nearly 25 Bitcoin, a waterfront mansion, and a Mercedes-Benz valued at over AUD 4.5 million. This dramatic seizure highlights the growing challenges of cryptocurrency-related crime and the legal mechanisms […]
Read MoreTelegram Shuts Down $27B Haowang Guarantee, Yet Dark Markets Thrive
Telegram Crackdown Halts $27B Haowang Guarantee, Dark Markets Persist Telegram’s aggressive move against Haowang Guarantee, a notorious dark market, underscores the relentless battle against cryptocurrency crime. Despite this, the landscape remains challenging as other illicit marketplaces continue to thrive. Haowang Guarantee shut down after Telegram’s intervention $27 billion in USDT transactions processed Over 30 similar […]
Read MoreSouth Korea’s JIU Becomes Permanent Crypto Crime Unit
South Korea’s JIU: A Permanent Force Against Crypto Crime South Korean prosecutors are set to make the Joint Investigation Unit (JIU) for Virtual Asset Crimes a permanent fixture in their fight against crypto-related crimes, transitioning from a temporary task force to a full-fledged department. JIU to become permanent crypto crime unit in South Korea Originally […]
Read MoreStablecoins Dominate Crypto Crime in 2024, Surpassing Bitcoin
Stablecoins: The New Frontier of Crypto Crime in 2024 In 2024, stablecoins have emerged as the preferred tool for criminals in the crypto space, overtaking even Bitcoin. These cryptocurrencies, designed to mirror the stability of traditional currencies like the US dollar, are now the go-to for illegal activities. But what drives this shift? Stablecoins involved […]
Read MorePhuket Assault: Thai Police Hunt Russian Duo Over $20K Crypto Theft
Thai Police Hunt Russian Suspects in $20K Crypto Dispute Assault On January 5, 2025, a violent assault over a cryptocurrency dispute rocked Phuket, Thailand, leaving Mr. Zelimkhan with a $20,000 loss in cash. Thai police are now on a manhunt for two Russian nationals, Andrei and Dmitri, who orchestrated the attack. This incident is a […]
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