Scams, Hacks & Breaches

Ukraine Cancels Airdrop for Crypto Donors, Announces NFTs To Support Ukrainian Armed ForcesUkraine Cancels Airdrop for Crypto Donors, Announces NFTs To Support Ukrainian Armed Forces

Ukraine Cancels Airdrop for Crypto Donors, Announces NFTs To Support Ukrainian Armed Forces

Ukraine is announcing the sale of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to support the Ukrainian Armed Forces after canceling plans for a…

March 3, 2022
U.S. Department of Justice Indicts BitConnect Founder in $2,400,000,000 Crypto SchemeU.S. Department of Justice Indicts BitConnect Founder in $2,400,000,000 Crypto Scheme

U.S. Department of Justice Indicts BitConnect Founder in $2,400,000,000 Crypto Scheme

A federal grand jury in San Diego just indicted the founder of the BitConnect crypto scheme that allegedly defrauded thousands…

February 27, 2022
Coinbase Awards $250,000 to Hacker Who Exposed Security VulnerabilityCoinbase Awards $250,000 to Hacker Who Exposed Security Vulnerability

Coinbase Awards $250,000 to Hacker Who Exposed Security Vulnerability

Leading US crypto exchange Coinbase is awarding a white hat hacker hundreds of thousands of dollars for finding and exposing…

February 21, 2022
OpenSea Says Phishing Attack Likely Caused ‘Small Number’ of Users To Lose Access to NFTsOpenSea Says Phishing Attack Likely Caused ‘Small Number’ of Users To Lose Access to NFTs

OpenSea Says Phishing Attack Likely Caused ‘Small Number’ of Users To Lose Access to NFTs

Top non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace OpenSea says a phishing attack is likely behind the exploit that left a small number…

February 21, 2022
FBI Forms New ‘Virtual Asset Exploitation Unit’ To Fight Criminal Misuse of Crypto AssetsFBI Forms New ‘Virtual Asset Exploitation Unit’ To Fight Criminal Misuse of Crypto Assets

FBI Forms New ‘Virtual Asset Exploitation Unit’ To Fight Criminal Misuse of Crypto Assets

The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is launching a new unit devoted to fighting the criminal misuse of cryptocurrency.…

February 18, 2022
Here’s How Most Criminal Crypto Whales Obtain Their Fortune, According to ChainalysisHere’s How Most Criminal Crypto Whales Obtain Their Fortune, According to Chainalysis

Here’s How Most Criminal Crypto Whales Obtain Their Fortune, According to Chainalysis

New data from market intelligence firm Chainalysis reveals how most criminal crypto whales amassed their illicit riches. In a new…

February 17, 2022
Cardano Foundation Doubles Hacker Bounty for Finding Security Vulnerabilities in Its BlockchainCardano Foundation Doubles Hacker Bounty for Finding Security Vulnerabilities in Its Blockchain

Cardano Foundation Doubles Hacker Bounty for Finding Security Vulnerabilities in Its Blockchain

The Cardano Foundation is temporarily doubling the rewards for its "Bug Bounty" program that awards hackers cash for finding any…

February 16, 2022
Hacker Helps Coinbase Fix Security Bug and Avert Potential LossesHacker Helps Coinbase Fix Security Bug and Avert Potential Losses

Hacker Helps Coinbase Fix Security Bug and Avert Potential Losses

A lone hacker has helped leading US crypto exchange Coinbase resolve a security flaw and sidestep potential losses. The white…

February 14, 2022
Top 30 Altcoin Explodes After U.S. Authorities Crack 120,000 Bitcoin (BTC) Theft CaseTop 30 Altcoin Explodes After U.S. Authorities Crack 120,000 Bitcoin (BTC) Theft Case

Top 30 Altcoin Explodes After U.S. Authorities Crack 120,000 Bitcoin (BTC) Theft Case

A top-30 crypto asset by market cap is skyrocketing after the U.S. Department of Justice announced it had seized nearly…

February 10, 2022

Justice Department Seizes Over $3.6 Billion Worth of Bitcoin Linked to Bitfinex Hack

The U.S. Justice Department has seized $3.6 billion worth of Bitcoin, marking the largest seizure of cryptocurrency of all time…

February 8, 2022