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Blockchain sleuth ZachXBT alleges three attackers involved in $243 million theft of single Genesis creditor

The FBI raided a Miami home linked to a cryptocurrency insider after an investigation into a $243 million heist involving social engineering tactics. Arrests were made.

theblock.co • 19/09/2024 - 15:03 PM

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SEC charges NanoBit and CoinW6 in alleged 'relationship investment scams' using social media

The SEC filed two complaints against five entities and three people on Tuesday for their alleged involvement in relationship investment scams. The agency said the enforcement action marked its first attempt to prosecute this type of scam.

theblock.co • 17/09/2024 - 19:31 PM

Chainalysis says Russia’s crypto infrastructure aims to skirt Western sanctions

According to a Chainalysis report, Russia is developing financial infrastructure to use cryptocurrencies for international trade, aiming to circumvent Western sanctions.

theblock.co • 06/09/2024 - 11:20 AM

CFTC recovers $18 million worth of crypto from alleged commodity pool Ponzi scheme

CFTC recovers $18 million from a Ponzi scheme linked to Sam Ikkurty, who defrauded investors in a crypto hedge fund, losing significant funds and facing hefty penalties.

theblock.co • 03/09/2024 - 21:21 PM

The Daily: Matter Labs cuts staff as ZKsync demand falls, SEC charges Galois Capital and more

Matter Labs trimmed its workforce by 16% as demand for ZKsync Era continues to fall. The SEC charged and settled with the crypto-focused investment advisory firm Galois Capital over custody issues. The entity behind the WazirX hack moved $6.5 million in ether to the sanctioned crypto mixer Tornado Cash. The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

theblock.co • 03/09/2024 - 17:21 PM

The Daily: Matter Labs cuts staff as ZKsync demand falls, SEC charges Galois Capital and more

Matter Labs lays off 16% of staff amid ZKsync demand drop; SEC charges Galois Capital; WazirX hacker transfers $6.5 million; Hypernative secures funding; Scottish court seizes bitcoin.

theblock.co • 03/09/2024 - 17:21 PM

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FBI says North Korean hackers are 'aggressively targeting' crypto employees

The FBI warns that North Korean cybercriminals are targeting web3 professionals to steal cryptocurrency, using social engineering tactics and sophisticated schemes, causing significant financial losses.

theblock.co • 03/09/2024 - 15:49 PM

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Blockchain sleuth ZachXBT alleges three attackers involved in $243 million theft of single Genesis creditor

SEC charges NanoBit and CoinW6 in alleged 'relationship investment scams' using social media

Chainalysis says Russia’s crypto infrastructure aims to skirt Western sanctions

CFTC recovers $18 million worth of crypto from alleged commodity pool Ponzi scheme

The Daily: Matter Labs cuts staff as ZKsync demand falls, SEC charges Galois Capital and more

The Daily: Matter Labs cuts staff as ZKsync demand falls, SEC charges Galois Capital and more

FBI says North Korean hackers are 'aggressively targeting' crypto employees

Scottish court seizes bitcoin belonging to 'brains' behind machete crypto robbery: report

The Daily: OpenSea's Wells Notice, TON blockchain's outage, Hamster Kombat's token airdrop and more

The Daily: OpenSea's Wells Notice, TON blockchain's outage, Hamster Kombat's token airdrop and more

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