Crypto scam reporting needs to move ‘under one umbrella’ — Coinbase CSO
The reporting of crypto scams in the United States is currently handled by a patchwork of agencies that should be streamlined to b...
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Crypto mixers and crosschain bridges: How hackers launder stolen assets
What are coin mixers, and how are they used in high-profile hacks? Crypto mixers, or tumblers, are basically smart contracts used...
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Crypto scam uses trade war fears to lure victims, Canadian watchdogs warn
Crypto scammers are using fake news articles and the likeness of government figures to capitalize on trade war fears, according to...
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Ripple co-founder Larsen’s $150M XRP theft linked to LastPass breach
The LastPass hack had been linked to at least $45 million in crypto thefts as of December 2024.
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Ripple Co-Founder Chris Larsen Lost $150M in XRP Due to Lastpass Hack, Forfeiture Complaint Says
A recent forfeiture complaint by U.S. law enforcement revealed that Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen lost $150 million in XRP due to...
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Ripple co-founder’s $150M wallet hack traced to LastPass security breach: ZachXBT
The LastPass breach highlights the critical need for robust cybersecurity measures to protect digital assets and prevent large-sca...
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1inch suffers $5M hack due to smart contract vulnerability
1inch confirmed that some resolvers using outdated Fusion v1 contracts lost funds in the $5 million exploit, assuring that end-use...
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What Caused Bybit's $1.4 Billion Ethereum Hack? New Details Revealed
Wallet provider Safe said that a developer's laptop was compromised ahead of the exploit used to swipe $1.4 billion from Bybit.
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SafeWallet releases Bybit hack post-mortem report
The SafeWallet team called for continued improvements to user experience and user interfaces to combat similar future threats.
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Crypto-Friendly Rules Under Fire: A Battle Between National Security and Financial Freedom?
Key Takeaways: Rep. Casten warns that “crypto-friendly” regulations undermine anti-money laundering efforts and enable ransomware...
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LBank Partners With Elliptic to Enhance Compliance and Security in Global Expanding
This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. SINGAPORE, March 6, 2025 – LBank(lbank.com), a leading global cryptocurrency...
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US sanctions crypto addresses linked to Nemesis darknet marketplace
The US Office of Foreign Assets Control says the marketplace created by Iran-based Behrouz Parsarad facilitated the sale of drugs,...
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US Sanctions Iranian Operator of Nemesis Darknet Marketplace
“Nemesis also facilitated the sale of false identification documents and hacking tools," an expert told Decrypt.
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Coinbase plans to tokenize $COIN stock in renewed security token push
Coinbase sees an opening to bring tokenized securities to the US as the SEC's new crypto task force signals regulatory shifts. The...
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Crypto-friendly rules threaten national security: Representative Sean Casten
The House Financial Services Committee debate highlights the tension between libertarian lawmakers and the national security state...
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Bybit asks DAO to return fees earned from hack transactions
ParaSwap DAO members were split, with some supporting the conditional return of the fees and others voting against the refund.
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OFAC Blacklists Iran-Based Nemesis Admin, 49 Crypto Addresses in Post-Takedown Sanctions
The U.S. Department of the Treasury blacklisted 49 bitcoin (BTC) and monero (XMR) addresses connected to Behrouz Parsarad, an Iran...
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Bybit CEO: This Is 'Critical' Week to Freeze Funds From $1.4 Billion Hack
All of this comes as data from Nansen flagged that the hackers have "officially emptied their wallet," going from $1.4 billion to...
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