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US sanctions hit 41 companies accused of keeping Prince Group’s scam network running
Treasury says the network concealed ownership and sustained Prince Group operations, while US rules require covered assets to be blocked. Re…
Major hack at Chainalysis: login details of all users leaked
Chainalysis confirms that hackers have stolen password data and access tokens. The crypto company is recovering services in phases and oblig…
Ex-FBI counterintelligence agent stole almost $2.5M in crypto
Yaroch paid off his debts and intended to use the proceeds to finance a new life in Portugal, where he planned to buy a vineyard.…
Former FBI Agent Pleads Guilty to Stealing $2.47 Million in Crypto From Investigations
Bitcoin Magazine Former FBI Agent Pleads Guilty to Stealing $2.47 Million in Crypto From Investigations Patrick Steven Yaroch, 37, of Ashbu…
FBI agent drains crypto wallets tied to 35 investigations, steals $2.47 million and plans Portugal escape
Patrick Steven Yaroch used credentials tied to 35 investigations for about 100 fraudulent transfers, according to DOJ. Read the full story o…
Paraguay president resigns after collapse of Ueno digital bank
Santiago Peña stepped down amid mounting scrutiny over his former ties to Ueno Bank’s parent company, as the lender’s collapse left millions…
Justin Sun demands court sanctions over Trump-linked World Liberty Financial’s hidden UAE owners
Justin Sun accused the President Donald Trump-backed crypto firm World Liberty Financial of concealing UAE citizenship to escape his federal…
Binance relied on AI to fight fraud before hackers exploited internal tool in $6 billion theft
Hackers exploited Binance's internal artificial intelligence tools to compromise engineers before stealing $6.34 billion in cryptocurrency, …
Crypto scammers used SEC’s website to lure investors into alleged $130 million fraud
The SEC’s complaint seeks a targeted future filing bar, alongside monetary relief for alleged fraud. Read the full story on CryptoSlateUnder…
Pi Network reveals four major updates: this is changing for users
Pi Network introduces four updates for developers and users. New features improve app development, token information and identity checks wit…
Bitcoin turns 18: Has the original rebel grown up?
In typical Bitcoin style, the number one cryptocurrency turns 18 today, amid AI-driven security threats, quantum fears and the biggest excha…
Westpac limits crypto exchange deposits driven by fraud rules
From December 1, 2026, the bank may combine payments to identified exchanges across relevant accounts and methods under one monthly limit. R…
SEC Charges Two Companies in $130 Million Crypto Trading Scheme
Bitcoin Magazine SEC Charges Two Companies in $130 Million Crypto Trading Scheme The SEC has charged two companies with defrauding investor…
Canadian crypto king risks long prison sentence: jury decides
Canadian crypto king Aiden Pleterski risks fourteen years in prison for alleged million-dollar fraud. The jury considers his guilt or innoce…
Canadian ‘crypto king’ case to go to jury as criminal trial winds down
Aiden Pleterski, facing fraud charges in Canada over his alleged role in a digital asset Ponzi scheme, said that he was innocent at closing.…
NBA names Kalshi, Polymarket preferred exchanges, signs CFTC deal
The US professional basketball league is expanding into prediction markets with official data agreements and safeguards against insider trad…
NBA joins pro sports leagues on CFTC prediction markets bandwagon while NFL balks
The U.S. derivatives regulator, which has championed the arrival of prediction market firms such as Kalshi, has been gathering allied sports…
How $37 million stolen from Americans moved through a Bahamas bank into Tether’s USDT
Prosecutors allege a bank-to-USDT laundering role in a case involving 174 identified US victims; no new repayment figure was announced. Read…
$1.3 Billion Crypto Fraud: New York Demands Money Back
NovaTech founders risk repayment of more than a billion dollars after large-scale crypto fraud in New York. Four intermediaries are already …
Block's new voice AI sounds eerily human, sparking awe and scam fears
Reactions split between amazement at how human it sounds and fears it could fuel scams and deception, with CZ eyeing uses in children’s educ…
Argentina drops criminal probe into President Milei over crashed memecoin LIBRA
The judge found that Milei's promotion of LIBRA did not constitute fraud, despite the attention his support drew to the token.…
New York demands $1.3B from NovaTech and 11,000 victims face delay
The October 22 motion follows a 2025 liability ruling, while separate promoter obligations include Ciceron’s installments through 2029. Read…
Fake election polls expose a Kalshi loophole that could leave traders paying for fraud
Polling firm Wedgewood admitted on Oct. 20 that it fabricated most of its election surveys, and VoteHub, one of the aggregators that carried…
China Moves to Confiscate $5 Billion in Bitcoin From Fraudster Who Fled to UK: Report
Bitcoin Magazine China Moves to Confiscate $5 Billion in Bitcoin From Fraudster Who Fled to UK: Report The alleged fraudster tried to run a…