The US Federal Bureau of Investigation is looking to speak to those investors burned by what has perhaps become the best known scam in cryptocurrency history, Bitconnect. The word Bitconnect is now synonymous with scams targeting the cryptocurrency community. It was not only one of the more brazen efforts but also one of the most…
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…
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.…
The U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas has announced that the CEO of AriseBank was arrested by the FBI on Wednesday over more than $4 million crypto-related fraud. AriseBank CEO Jared Rice Faces up to 120 Years in Federal Prison, Says U.S. Attorney Jared Rice, a 30-year old resident from Dallas, Texas, allegedly…
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…
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…
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…
TL;DR The U.S. Justice Department says it seized backend cloud infrastructure tied to Huione Group money-laundering services. Authorities linked the infrastructure to a broader ecosystem of scam payments, laundering and cybercrime activity. The action is a reminder that crypto enforcement is increasingly targeting infrastructure, not only wallets and exchanges. U.S. Authorities Target The Infrastructure Layer…
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…
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…