Hardware wallet data leaks drive new postal phishing wave 

Owners of a hardware wallet from major crypto brands are now being targeted through carefully crafted physical letters that impersonate Trezor and Ledger. These mailings use official-looking branding, holograms, forged signatures, and QR codes designed to capture wallet backups and drain…

How did $73 million crypto fraud lead to a 20 year sentence?

A U.S. federal court has imposed a 20-year prison sentence on the organizer of a $73 million crypto fraud scheme, even though he remains at large. The case centers on Daren Li, a dual citizen of China and St. Kitts…

How did $282M vanish in crypto and what did ZachXBT find  

On January 10, 2026, blockchain investigator ZachXBT reported what appears to be the largest individual crypto theft of the year so far, after a single holder lost more than $282 million in Bitcoin and Litecoin through a hardware wallet social…

SEC Changes Crypto Fraud Team to Smaller Cyber-Focused Unit

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced a restructuring of its enforcement efforts related to digital assets. This move signals a shift in the agency’s approach to addressing fraud in cryptocurrency markets and financial cybercrimes. By replacing its…

‘Mutant Ape Planet’ NFT Developer Pleads Guilty to an International Scheme to Defraud NFT Purchasers

Aurelien Michel is a French national previously residing in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). He was found guilty conspiring to commit wire fraud at a federal courthouse in Brooklyn, New York. This admission of guilt relates to his involvement in…

Arkham Intelligence Under Scrutiny: For Exploitation of Crypto Exchange and Privacy

Key Highlights In recent developments, Arkham Intelligence, a crypto intelligence firm, is facing severe allegations of exploiting vulnerabilities at major exchanges. Including Binance and FTX, to reveal users’ personal information. These accusations have ignited a debate over the company’s practices,…

Banking Scams Overtake Crypto Frauds in Ireland

In a noteworthy evolution of tactics, fraudsters targeting victims in Ireland are deviating from cryptocurrency promotions and increasingly adopting the persona of bank officials, as reported by the local press. This disconcerting trend has led to substantial financial losses for…

Hack Reversal: Stars Arena Recovers 90% of Stolen Crypto via Novel Hacker Deal

Social media startup Stars Arena has managed to recover approximately 90% of the cryptocurrency stolen in a security exploit last week, an impressive turnaround enabled by an unusual agreement with the hacker responsible.  The Avalanche-based company confirmed that after extensive…

Alameda’s Massive Financial Deception: An Unveiled Chaos to Crypto World

In a Manhattan federal court, Caroline Ellison, the former CEO of Alameda Research, resumed her testimony against Sam Bankman-Fried, CEO of FTX and owner of Alameda’s, FTX’s sister company. A complex web of personal and professional relationships intertwined, leading to…

FTX Lawyers Under Scrutiny Over $200 Million Alameda Loans

Bankman-fried’s defense seeks clarity In a recent development, Sam Bankman-Fried’s legal team is pushing to investigate the alleged role of FTX lawyers in issuing $200 million worth of loans from Alameda. This move comes after an Oct. 1 court decision…