Cryptocurrency Scams

"Self-proclaimed 'Crypto King' Aiden Pleterski and associate arrested in $30 million cryptocurrency scheme. Lavish lifestyle, alleged kidnapping, legal ramifications ensue."

The emergence of crypto has brought about significant changes across multiple industries, including gambling. But with perks like anonymity, faster transactions, and the likes, will crypto trading become a gambling addiction instead?

Tether freezes over $5.2 million USDT linked to phishing, enhancing security measures across blockchain with global law enforcement collaboration.

$21M worth of wstETH returned to ZKasino's multisig wallet, renewing victims' hope amid investigations and arrests following the alleged exit scam.

After a $71 million wallet poisoning scam, hackers laundered funds through 400 wallets, making them difficult to trace, but investigators remain hot on their trail.

Four individuals confess to $735,000 USDT theft in South Korean OTC crypto transaction. One member with gang ties suspected of money laundering. Victim urges fund recovery as crypto-related thefts rise in South Korea.

South Korea excludes cryptocurrency donations but allows stablecoins and blockchain gift certificates in charity contributions, reflecting concerns about scams. Despite high crypto adoption, regulatory contradictions aim to balance innovation with investor protection in South Korea's evolving financial landscape.

The son-in-law of well-known Taiwanese singer Yu Tian has been arrested and detained, reportedly having strong ties to a certain exchange and suspected of cryptocurrency money laundering.

Indian authorities crack down on cryptocurrency fraud schemes like HPZ Token and E-Nugget, seizing assets and sending a strong message against illegal activities. Despite concerns, young Indian investors drive crypto market growth, but regulatory clarity is essential for mainstream adoption.

The U.S. Department of Justice has arrested and charged two co-founders of the coin mixer Samourai Wallet, with Edward Snowden criticizing the move as a violation of financial privacy.