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Eminem’s Ex-Sound Engineer Accused of Selling Songs for Bitcoin

Former sound engineer for Eminem was charged with stealing, leaking, and selling the rapper’s unreleased music and notes for about $50,000 in Bitcoin.

, by Sead Fadilpašić

Blockchain News

AI, Blockchain, and Quantum Computing Are Catalysts for Organized Crime – Europol

The report from Europol highlights the rising use of advanced technologies by criminal networks for activities ranging from deepfake creation to cryptocurrency money laundering.

, by Veronika Rinecker

Blockchain News

Wemix Initiates Buyback and Chainlink Integration Following $6.2M Crypto Hack

Following a $6.2 million hack that led to a 42% drop in the WEMIX token's value, the Wemix Foundation is implementing a buyback program and integrating Chainlink's CCIP to enhance platform security.

, by Veronika Rinecker

FBI Offers $10M for Capture of Ex-Olympian Who Used USDT for Alleged Criminal Activity

The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has offered a reward of up to $10 million for the capture of former Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding, who’s been accused of drug- and homicide-related crimes. Wedding became known to the cryptosphere due to the allegations that he and his...

, by Sead Fadilpašić

Chainalysis Links Bybit’s $1.46 Billion Loss to North Korean Hackers

The attack, executed through phishing and multi-signature wallet manipulation, led to the transfer of 401,000 ETH to hacker-controlled addresses.

, by Veronika Rinecker

Pokémon Criminal Syndicate Stealing Crypto ATMs Gets Knocked Down

Australian police have dismantled an organized crime syndicate involved in burglaries targeting crypto ATMs and Pokémon collector cards. Over the last week, detectives from Melbourne arrested four people as part of their investigation into the commercial burglaries, a press release by the...

, by Sead Fadilpašić

Seven UK Gang Members Jailed for Kidnapping and Torturing Crypto Investor

Seven members of a UK gang have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms for kidnapping, torturing, and extorting a cryptocurrency investor.

, by Ruholamin Haqshanas

Experts Reveal How to Stay Safe as Crypto Kidnappings Rise

Even something as simple as a social media post or a picture from your holiday could put you at increased risk, experts say.

, by Connor Sephton

Three Russian Nationals Indicted for Operating Crypto Mixers by Georgia Federal Grand Jury

A federal grand jury in Georgia has indicted three Russian nationals for operating cryptocurrency mixing services Blender.io and Sinbad.io.

, by Ruholamin Haqshanas

How Much Did Operation Destabilise Damage Crypto Criminals?

This investigation proves that crypto isn't the best tool to use if you're trying to launder money.

, by Connor Sephton

USDT is Sold Cheaper in Mexico Due to Its Links to Drug Cartels, US Feds Claim

A recent investigation has allegedly revealed that global drug trade operations commonly utilize Tether (USDT). The coin is priced much cheaper in some countries, opening an avenue to buy money for a lower price. According to 404 Media, citing two court documents (one, two), Mexican and...

, by Sead Fadilpašić

Crypto Firm CEO Kidnapped, Freed After Paying $1 Million Ransom: Report

Dean Skurka, CEO of Toronto-based WonderFi Technologies, was reportedly abducted in downtown Toronto during rush hour on November 6.

, by Ruholamin Haqshanas

Russian On-demand Darkweb Arsonists ‘Paid in Crypto’

Crypto-paying Russians are using the darkweb to hire arsonists and criminals who carry out assaults on their behalf, a report has claimed. In a major investigation, Izvestia provided evidence of scores of fires and beatings carried out by hardened criminals – including murderers – using darkweb...

US Senators Propose Bill to Enhance Secret Service’s Authority to Tackle Crypto Crimes

US Senators have unveiled a new bill to increase the Secret Service's authority to bolster the fight against cryptocurrency-related crimes.

, by Ruholamin Haqshanas

Illicit Virtual Asset Use On The Rise, U.S. Treasury Report Reveals

The U.S. Treasury Department is seeing an increase in illicit crypto use, according to a Thursday report. The department’s 2024 National Risk Assessments on Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing, and Proliferation Financing report highlights that virtual assets are increasingly used by...

, by Julia Smith

‘$3.5m Nursing Care Fund Crypto Thief’ Extradited to South Korea

South Korean law enforcers have extradited a man suspected of stealing $3.5 million from a nursing care fund to buy cryptoassets before fleeing abroad. The man, surnamed Choi (aged 46), is a former National Health Insurance Corporation middle manager. He was arrested in the Philippines...

Crypto Exchange Bitzlato in Hot Water as Co-founder Pleads Guilty

Anatoly Legkodymov, also known as “Gandalf” and “Tolik,” a Russian national and co-founder of the Hong Kong-based crypto exchange Bitzlato, has pleaded guilty in a US federal court in New York to charges related to operating an unlicensed money transmitting...

, by Fredrik Vold

US DOJ Seizes $9 Million in USDT from Cyber Scam Organization, Tether to Onboard FBI

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has seized nearly $9 million worth of USDT from an organization running pig butchering scams - with Tether's help. According to the press release, the authorities traced the funds to cryptocurrency addresses allegedly connected to an organization...

, by Sead Fadilpašić

Gold Smugglers in Nepal Caught Exchanging 33kg of Gold for Tether USDT Stablecoin

An international, organized criminal network has been busted for gold smuggling and using the tether (USDT) stablecoin in its $16 million-worth illegal operations. According to the local media report by The Rising Nepal, the group managed to smuggle 33 kg of gold. Notably, the group...

, by Sead Fadilpašić

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