The scammers may be trying to collect a database of crypto users for sale on the dark web, said Kaspersky.
US Navy Couple Charged With Selling 9,000 Stolen Identities for Bitcoin
Prosecutors allege the pair used their positions in the U.S. Navy to steal and sell personal information of 9,000 people.
Russia and US Dominate Global Dark Market Traffic: Report
Darknet marketplaces received $1.7 billion during 2020, mostly from Russia, the U.S., Ukraine and China, Chainalysis says.
Malaysia Pair Face Caning for Alleged $37K Bitcoin Fraud
If convicted, the two men face a maximum of 10 years in prison, caning and additional fines.
US Man Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering Charges Involving $13M in Bitcoin
During a 28-month period, Hugo Mejia illegally exchanged millions of dollars-worth of bitcoin while attempting to hide his activity.
Europol, Spanish Police Bust Alleged Scam Posing as Crypto Investment Training Firm
Europol worked with Spain’s Civil Guard and Catalan police to arrest six suspects aged in connection with the scheme.
Silver Lake Co-Founder Tells Davos Cash Is Used Far More in Crime Than Bitcoin
Glenn Hutchins said up to 90% of $100 bills are “used for organized crime and tax evasion.”
US Man Sentenced to Prison for Embezzling $20M of ICO Investors’ Funds
San Francisco-based Jerry Guo represented himself to clients as an ICO consultant, then embezzled funds now worth over $20 million.
Two Arrested for Orchestrating Escape of Wirecard Exec Accused of Fraud
The collapsed financial firm had previously supplied cards to several cryptocurrency companies.
Former UK Cybersecurity Chief Says Laws Needed to Stop Ransomware Pay Outs
“People are paying bitcoin to criminals and claiming back cash” via insurance claims, Ciaran Martin said.
30 Charged in Japan With Trading $96M-Worth of Crypto Stolen in Coincheck Hack
The around 30 individuals are suspected to have traded cryptocurrency stolen during the $560 million exchange hack in 2018.
Digital Asset Manager Komainu to Provide Custody of Crypto Seized by UK Police
Komainu will be responsible for providing police across the U.K. with a more “robust” means to store cryptocurrencies.
Thieves Grab $451K in Cash From Hong Kong Crypto Trader
The robbers lured a female cryptocurrency trader into an office and threatened her with a weapon, according to a report.
Bitcoin Worth $1.2M Seized From India Hacker
“Shreeki” allegedly hacked government portals, bitcoin exchanges and poker sites.
Liquidators of South African Bitcoin Trading Club Request Greater Probe Powers
Placed under provisional liquidation last month, Mirror Trading had claimed to be able to offer returns of 10% a month using bots to trade client’s bitcoin.
EU Parliament Receives Petition Seeking to Establish Crypto Crime Victims’ Fund
The petition asks the EU to take a tiny fee on crypto transactions to be pooled into a fund for victims of fraud and hacks.
Owner of Crypto Exchange RG Coins Gets 10 Years in Prison for Laundering $5M
The 53-year-old Bulgarian national was convicted for laundering funds via cryptocurrency for a fake online auctions gang.
Owner of Crypto Exchange RG Coins Gets 10 Years in Prison for Laundering $5M
The 53-year-old Bulgarian national was convicted for laundering funds via cryptocurrency for a fake online auctions gang.
Largest Dark Web Market Taken Offline as Alleged Operator Arrested in Germany
The DarkMarket site was thought to be the world’s largest illegal online marketplace.
Tron-Owned Video Platform Criticized for Hosting Extremists, U.S. Capitol Rioters
A legal non-profit accuses the platform of failing to moderate accounts and allowing extremists to collect donations.