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WazirX suspends withdrawals after $230 million worth of cryptos stolen in a hack
WazirX, India’s largest cryptocurrency exchange on Thursday reported a massive security breach on i…
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Online financial crimes on the rise – How to secure your digital world
Online monetary transactions are on the rise every year and as we spend more and more time in the v…
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North Korean hackers are getting away with a lot less crypto even as theft attempts rise
Among the 20 hacks by North Korean-affiliated cybercriminals last year, the total amount of crypto …
Yuheng Zhan
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Hackers stole $100 million worth of cryptos from Harmony's blockchain in another blow to digital assets
The hack is the third attack on a crypto bridge so far this year, bringing the total stolen to roug…
Brian Evans
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A teen accused of a $36.5 million crypto theft used some of it to buy a rare gaming username — which the police used to track him down
The victim, who lives in the US, was the target of a cell phone scam known as SIM swapping.
Carla Mozée
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An entrepreneur told police he was tortured for several hours by masked criminals attempting to steal his bitcoin millions
Zaryn Dentzel reportedly told police that an organized gang tied and gagged him before escaping wit…
Zahra Tayeb
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Brazilian 'bitcoin king' arrested in an alleged $300 million embezzlement case
The arrests were made after a three-year investigation centered in the southern state of Parana.
Carla Mozée
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Axie Infinity's owner vows to reimburse victims of $600 million theft after a hacker pulled off one of the largest crypto heists in history
Users who lost tokens during the massive Ronin Network crypto heist will be reimbursed, according t…
Phil Rosen
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People are reporting that thousands of dollars' worth of crypto art was stolen on an NFT marketplace
A Nifty Gateway representative said that there was no indication of a hack but that a "small group …
Grace Kay
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Top cryptocurrency scams of 2019 — and how most hackers got away with it
Like any heist, pulling off a successful scam in only part of the story. A truly successful cr…
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The Martin Agency’s CEO says that they came up with Coinbase’s bouncing QR Code idea but CEO Brian Armstrong refuses to give credit
The Martin Agency’s CEO blames Coinbase’s CEO for idea theft
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US prosecutors are probing the possible theft of $370 million in crypto just hours after FTX's bankruptcy
An analysis from blockchain analytic firm Elliptic last month said the stolen crypto was exchanged …
Brian Evans
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Malaysia may legalise cryptos and NFTs soon to expand participation of youth in cryptocurrencies
It seems Malaysia may soon join the host of countries that have regulated cryptocurrencies and non-…
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Hackers steal crypto worth $180 million from Beanstalk Farms, a decentralized finance project
"Beanstalk suffered an exploit. The Beanstalk Farms team is investigating the attack and will …
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Crypto hackers made off with an unprecedented $3.8 billion in 2022, led by North Korean-linked groups breaking their own theft records
Chainalysis said Lazarus Group, a North Korea-based cybercrime syndicate, was among the most prolif…
Carla Mozée
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Senator Elizabeth Warren calls for Fidelity to explain how it will address risks associated with people investing in bitcoin through their 401(k)
"In short, investing in cryptocurrencies is a risky and speculative gamble," said Senator Warren an…
Carla Mozée
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A blockchain expert explains how North Korea's $625 million crypto hack presents a new national security threat — and why it marks a shift in the global 'digital battlefield'
An expert explains how North Korea's historic crypto hack proves it can compete on the digital batt…
Phil Rosen
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A 33-year-old identity thief who bought a diamond-encrusted bitcoin pendant and stole half a million dollars gets 3 years in prison
The suspect acquired credit card information from "carding websites" on the dark web to carry out h…