As the crypto industry grows, its increased use by both innocent cryptocurrency investors and malicious cyber criminals does as well. This has prompted government agencies and financial market regulators to take a deeper look at crypto transactions in order to track down potential criminal behavior in hopes of finding evidence that will lead to successful…
According to a search warrant issued by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation, Long Island Iced Tea, the company that famously rebranded to Long Blockchain during the height of the 2017 crypto bull market, is suspected of being an elaborate pump and dump scheme. Behind it are thought to be two individuals already under investigation…
The latest report on the Axie Infinity/ Ronin bridge hack is too good to be true. Especially considering the FBI claims a North Korea-sponsored hacking group is responsible for it. “A senior engineer at Axie Infinity was duped into applying for a job at a company that, in reality, did not exist,” The Block reports.…
As Daily Mail reports, FTX’s former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried could be facing extradition. After more and more shocking details about FTX, Alameda and their leaders came to light in recent days, Bankman-Fried is facing extradition by the FBI, according to the latest reports. Already on Monday, it was revealed that the U.S. Department of Justice…
What does a OneLife-produced event look like? Is the organization that supports the OneCoin community competent enough to produce a beauty pageant? The answer to those questions might surprise you. For this fourth episode, Jamie Bartlett and Georgia Catt go into the lion’s den. They travel to Bucharest, Romania, and witness the Miss OneLife coronation.…
As the crypto market continues to attract substantial investments, it has also witnessed a surge in scams and fraudulent activities. Regulatory institutions worldwide, spearheaded by the United States, seem to intensify their efforts to combat cyber threats, hacks, and frauds that affect the industry. However, the nascent sector is far from the only one suffering…
Substantial Bitcoin (BTC) transfers have been reported again, often setting the stage for market speculation. Over the past 24 hours, there have been two significant BTC transactions. This transaction has sparked debate within the crypto community, especially since it comes shortly after the US Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) warned crypto firms that funds associated with…
In a recent crypto investigation, the US FBI successfully infiltrated a group of Indian citizens suspected of engaging in illicit activities involving the exchange of cryptocurrency for over $15 million in cash. The alleged transactions took place at various locations in Westchester County, with the group catering to customers seeking anonymity for their activities. Crypto…
In a groundbreaking move, the FBI created its own cryptocurrency token, NexFundAI, to infiltrate and expose fraudulent actors within the crypto market. The undercover operation, codenamed “Operation Token Mirrors,” culminated in U.S. prosecutors charging 18 individuals and entities, including four major crypto firms—Gotbit, ZM Quant, CLS Global, and MyTrade—for alleged market manipulation and fraudulent trading…
The FBI created its own cryptocurrency token, NexFundAI, to bait and catch bad actors. The FBI recently revealed a novel tactic in its fight against cryptocurrency crime: the creation of its own cryptocurrency, NexFundAI. Developed in secrecy as part of a sting operation, the Ethereum-based token was designed to expose and dismantle pump-and-dump schemes, a…