Crypto users faced a rise in “psychologically manipulative” attacks in the second quarter as hackers dreamt up advanced and creative ways to try and steal crypto, according to blockchain security…
The U.S. Department of Justice is sending a message with its recent effort to seize $225 million in crypto tied to pig butchering scams: these funds were stolen from victims.At…
Hackers stole more than $2.47 billion worth of cryptocurrency in the first half of 2025, already exceeding last year's total of $2.42 billion, according to Certik's Hack3d Report.The majority of…
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North Korean hackers are targeting crypto professionals with fake job interviews to deploy new Python-based malware, PylangGhost.
The malware steals credentials from 80+ browser extensions, including Metamask and 1Password, and…
Key Points:Zhao Changpeng warns of new AI-based hacking techniques in crypto.Users advised against installing unofficial software.Deepfake warnings may impact user confidence.
Zhao Changpeng (CZ), founder of Binance, issued a warning concerning…
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U.S. feds have said they've filed to seize $225.3 million in USDT, Tether's dollar-pegged stablecoin.
The cryptocurrency in question was linked to Asian "pig butchering" or confidence scams.
USDT issuer…
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Spokane, Washington has banned all crypto and virtual currency kiosks following a unanimous council vote.
Current operators must remove machines within 60 days or risk civil violations.
Washington State reportedly lost…
New Zealand’s financial market regulator said today (Tuesday) that it has received reports from people who were introduced to scam investments after unexpectedly receiving messages with invitations to join chat…
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Alabama securities regulators recovered over $125,000 in crypto assets for two residents who lost nearly $580,000 total to "pig butchering" romance scams.
The scams involved victims being convinced to invest…
Stuart Alderoty, chief legal officer at enterprise blockchain firm Ripple, recently came up with a crypto scam survival guide. Ripple's top lawyer has outlined some common cryptocurrency scams that cryptocurrency…