Onchain analytics platform Bubblemaps has published a detailed investigation suggesting that crypto figure Hayden Davis (also known as Kelsier) may have been behind a coordinated snipe of the newly launched $YZY token, allegedly generating $12 million in profits.
A Denver pastor and his wife have been indicted for allegedly running a $3.4 million cryptocurrency scam targeting their own faith community.
Valeria Fedyakina, a 24-year-old Russian influencer known online as “Bitmama,” has been sentenced to 7 years in a prison colony after running a major crypto scam that stole over $21 million from investors. Russian prosecutors say some of the stolen funds were used to support Ukraine’s military, a claim that adds a geopolitical twist to this case.
A coffee, an unfindable place, a disappearance: in Maisons-Alfort, crypto comes out of the virtual to end up in a bag, version grand banditisme 3.0.
New development in the crypto jungle: the police have apprehended another suspect, while the alleged leader, hiding in Morocco, awaits extradition... The noose is tightening.
The promise of crypto was financial freedom. Today, it also attracts the most ingenious fraudsters on the planet. Fueled by artificial intelligence, their schemes are becoming undetectable and massive. In 2024, these scams caused $4.6 billion in losses, according to Bitget's anti-scam report. A staggering figure that forces the industry to rethink its priorities.
The global digital landscape is witnessing the emergence of an invisible yet formidable predator: Crocodilus, a malware for Android with voracious ambitions. Detected for the first time in March 2025, it quickly mutated, transitioning from a simple regional test to a planetary offensive. And it’s not your vacation photos that interest it, but rather your money — especially that which you thought was safe in your crypto wallets.
Crypto, AI, deepfakes: scams are evolving... and Bitget strikes back! Discover how Anti-Scam Month 2025 transforms security into a collective reflex. Mini-games, interactive hub, Web3 alliances... a whole month to better protect yourself.
A criminal crypto network, targeted tech figures, a suspect tracked down to Morocco. The case that shakes France and forces the state to react. Between violence, crypto, and security: dive into the burning file that exposes the flaws of an ecosystem.
A large judicial operation is shaking up the French crypto ecosystem. The Paris prosecutor's office has just indicted 25 individuals, including six minors, for their alleged involvement in several kidnapping attempts targeting figures in the crypto sector. Does this offensive finally mark a turning point in the fight against this new form of crime?
The judicial police are conducting a large-scale operation this Monday morning. More than a dozen suspects have been arrested in connection with two kidnapping cases targeting crypto entrepreneurs. This offensive highlights a worrying phenomenon shaking the French cryptocurrency ecosystem. But will these arrests be enough to reassure a sector plagued by an unprecedented wave of violence?
This Tuesday morning, Paris shivered. The daughter of a famous crypto magnate narrowly avoided a kidnapping worthy of a failed thriller in the heart of the 11th arrondissement of Paris. The incident, violent and unexpected, shook residents and authorities. Quickly, the news spread through financial circles. The words Crypto and audacity have never sounded so loud.
The former CEO of Celsius, Alex Mashinsky, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for fraud by a federal court in New York. A surprising decision, at a time when Donald Trump begins his second term with several presidential pardons granted to major figures in the crypto sphere. While markets were predicting a light sentence, this conviction shows that certain red lines will not be crossed.
The Ekaterina Djanova case resembles a financial thriller where crypto, organized crime, and judicial loopholes intertwine. While this 38-year-old Frenchwoman, nicknamed 'the shadow banker,' has been languishing in prison for two years, a legal twist could set her free. Behind this possible legal escape lie burning questions: how does the crypto system facilitate large-scale money laundering? And to what extent does digital impunity extend?
Grok AI spits out a coin name, scammers seize it, CZ pockets 90 million fake dollars, and crypto rediscovers that artificial intelligence sometimes rhymes with very real scams.
Storms can erupt in the blink of an eye in the crypto sphere. Mantra (OM), once hailed by its supporters, has just experienced a dizzying 95% drop. As accusations of manipulation and opacity fly, John Mullin, CEO of the project, steps up. Between firm denial and promises of recovery, the scenario mixes a crisis of confidence with survival strategies.
The crypto world has experienced a financial earthquake. In the first quarter of 2025, hackers siphoned off $1.63 billion, shattering all records. A staggering figure, boosted by the titanic attack on Bybit, which alone accounts for 92% of the losses. But behind these brutal statistics lie more nuanced realities: exploited vulnerabilities, vulnerable ecosystems, and fragile resilience. A dive into the depths of a crisis that shakes the foundations of decentralization.
A Binance employee suspended for front-running, an internal investigation shaking the ecosystem, and a crypto community playing detectives on X... These are the ingredients of an explosive case. Between on-chain clues and growing suspicions, let's look back at a hunt for fraudsters where the blockchain leaves no room for secrets.
Microsoft has just issued an alert regarding new sophisticated malware specifically targeting crypto wallets. This malware, capable of bypassing security systems, threatens 20 of the most popular crypto wallets, including Coinbase and MetaMask.
At the heart of a scandal blending crypto and political intrigues, an Argentine lawyer shakes up the established order. The LIBRA case, which oscillates between financial manipulation and a game of deception, promises to be one of the most striking episodes in the crypto universe. In this turbulent context, every word counts and every gesture is scrutinized.
The Lazarus Group, a hacker collective affiliated with North Korea, continues its illegal activities by exploiting crypto. Recently, a transaction of 400 ETH, worth approximately 750,000 dollars, was identified on Tornado Cash, a platform known for anonymizing blockchain transactions. At the same time, the group has launched a new malware campaign targeting developers, confirming its evolution towards increasingly sophisticated attacks.
Yesterday, surrounded by four gray walls and the clinking of bars, Sam Bankman-Fried blew out his 33 candles. A celebration far from the golden trappings of his FTX days, but under the spotlight of a scandal that still shakes the crypto world. Sentenced to 25 years in prison, the former golden boy of cryptocurrencies provides, from his cell, a version of his story where innocence and political calculation intertwine.
The French justice system is currently facing a bitcoin fraud case of considerable magnitude, involving two Franco-Israelis accused of embezzling nearly 12 million euros. One of them, Julien-Daniel X., is being held in detention after being arrested in France during a ski trip. He claims to have been arrested solely because he is Israeli.
Argentina, already shaken by a persistent economic crisis, now sees its president Javier Milei caught in a judicial storm related to the crypto Libra. While Milei, a champion of libertarianism, promised a monetary revolution, a hastily deleted promotional tweet and opaque transactions have triggered a sensational investigation. Amid speculative surges, suspicions of pump-and-dump schemes, and criminal proceedings, the Libra case reveals the dark corners of a crypto ecosystem in search of credibility.
The largest hack in the history of crypto is experiencing alarming developments. In just 10 days, hackers have managed to launder all of the 1.4 billion dollars stolen from the Bybit platform. Despite this swift execution, blockchain security experts estimate that a portion of the funds could still be recovered.
Crypto has just experienced the heist of the century. On February 21, Bybit, one of the giants of centralized exchanges, was siphoned off 1.4 billion dollars. But the real shock lies elsewhere: in just a week, hackers have already laundered 605 million dollars worth of Ether. Unprecedented. Behind this feat is a feared actor: the Lazarus group, the armed wing of North Korea. An unexpected tool at the heart of the scandal: THORChain, the interchain protocol beloved by degens.
The Lazarus group, the main suspect in the historic hacking of Bybit estimated at $1.4 billion, would also be involved in recent memecoin scams on Solana, notably via the Pump.fun platform, according to findings by blockchain investigator ZachXBT.
The CEO of Bybit, Ben Zhou, has recently taken a strong stance against Pi Network ($PI), stating that it is a scam and that his exchange will never list a fraudulent project. This statement follows a controversy triggered by a Pi Network page, which claimed that Bybit was losing its influence in the crypto market after Pi Network allegedly refused to be listed on the exchange.
On February 21, 2025, the crypto exchange platform Bybit fell victim to an unprecedented hacking incident, resulting in the loss of over 1.4 billion dollars in digital assets. This incident marks the largest theft in the history of cryptocurrencies, far surpassing previous major hacks.
On February 21, 2025, Bybit, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchange platforms, revealed that it had fallen victim to a sophisticated cyberattack. According to an official statement, a cold wallet holding Ethereum (ETH) was compromised, allowing an attacker to transfer $560 million to an unidentified hot wallet. This incident highlights the security challenges faced by exchanges in the crypto universe.