Reports of suspicious cryptocurrency transactions in Japan soared last year, but were a tiny fraction of the overall total.
Hacked Exchange Cryptopia Discloses Estimate of Stolen Crypto
New Zealand-based cryptocurrency exchange Cryptopia has given an idea of the losses arising from a hack on its platform last month.
US Government Returns Bitcoins Retrieved Following 2016 Bitfinex Hack
Bitfinex has announced that some of the bitcoin stolen in a major 2016 hack has been returned after it was retrieved by the U.S. government.
FBI Seeking Potential Victims of BitConnect to Assist Investigation
The FBI is reaching out to those who invested in the now-worthless BCC token offered by the defunct crypto exchange BitConnect.
$430K in Confiscated Crypto to Be Sold Off by Irish Auction House
Cryptocurrencies seized by Belgian law enforcement from online drug dealers are set to be sold off by an Ireland-based auction house.
8 Illicit Crypto-Mining Windows Apps Removed From Microsoft Store
Eight apps have been removed from Microsoft’s app store after Symantec found they could illicitly mine cryptocurrency.
Judge Hits Crypto Startup With Injunction In Reversal of Past Court Order
The move came after the same judge denied an SEC request for a preliminary injunction in November.
Coinbase Just Paid a $30K Bounty for the Discovery of Critical Bug
San Francisco-based crypto exchange desk Coinbase has just forked out a $30,000 bounty to the finder of a critical bug in its systems.
Blockchain Analysis Links Hamas Fundraising to Coinbase Bitcoin Account
Hamas is soliciting bitcoin donations for its military operations, but so far has only garnered a few thousand dollars.
Alleged SIM-Swap Crypto Thief Indicted for Hacking Over 50 US Victims
A 20-year-old man has been formally charged in a U.S. supreme court indictment over 52 cases of SIM-swap identity and crypto theft.
New Malware Targets Apple Mac Computers to Steal and Mine Cryptos
A recently discovered form of malware steals browser cookies and other information on Apple Mac computers to steal cryptocurrencies.
IOTA: Almost All Tokens From $11 Million Hack Have Been Found
Almost all of roughly $11 million-worth of iota tokens alleged to have been stolen by a British man have been found.
Hackers Just Stole Another $180K in Ether From Cryptopia Exchange
Hackers still have control over cryptocurrency exchange Cryptopia and have removed more funds, says blockchain data firm Elementus.
Two Groups Responsible for 60% of All Crypto Exchange Hacks: Report
Two groups alone are responsible for a majority of hacks at cryptocurrency exchanges to date, Chainalysis research suggests.
Blockchain Predictions Market Stox and Founder Sued for $4.6 Million
Israeli blockchain prediction market Stox and its founder Moshe Hogeg are reportedly being sued for $4.6 million over alleged fraud.
Suspect Behind $11 Million Crypto Theft Arrested in Europol-Led Operation
An investigation by Europol and other police agencies has led to the arrest of a British suspect allegedly behind a spate of crypto thefts.
Crypto Exchange CEO Sentenced to 3-Year Jail Term for Faking Trading Volume
Two execs from South Korean crypto exchange Komid have been given jail time for faking trading volume and deceiving investors.
New Zealand Police Keeping ‘Open Mind’ on Cryptopia Hack
New Zealand Police says the investigation into the hack of crypto exchange Cryptopia is complex and it’s keeping an “open mind” on all possibilities.
New Zealand Crypto Exchange Cryptopia Goes Offline Citing Hack
New Zealand-based cryptocurrency exchange Cryptopia has gone offline claiming “significant” losses arising from a hack.
Japan Eyes Regulation of Unregistered Crypto Investment Schemes
Japan’s financial regulator is reportedly looking to close a loophole that lets unregistered investment firms solicit funds in cryptocurrencies.