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South Korea Police Arrest Four Linked to Murder by Stabbing, Crypto Theft

Police in South Korea arrested four in connection with the murder of a Chinese man during a crypto exchange, highlighting increasing violent thefts in the cryptocurrency space.

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Crypto execs hiring private security after high-profile kidnappings, report

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Crypto wallet Phantom acquires token data platform SimpleHash

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Pump.fun’s X account hacked — Users urged to avoid interaction

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LockBit ransomware gang sends ‘friendly advice’ to new FBI Director Kash Patel

LockBit sent an open letter to FBI Director Kash Patel, claiming to have damaging information about the organization and offering a password-protected file with guidance.

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India’s CBI Raids 60 Locations in Crackdown on GainBitcoin Scam

India's CBI raids 60 locations linked to the $800M GainBitcoin scam, uncovering fraud, and highlighting the need for stronger crypto regulations and investor protection.

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Bybit Hackers Launder 45,900 Ethereum in 24 Hours: Here’s How Much ETH Laundered So Far

Lazarus Group laundered 45,900 ETH, totaling 27% of stolen funds worth $335 million, with industry efforts aiding in partial recovery. Total stolen: 498,900 ETH.

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Bybit $1.4B hack investigators tie over 11K wallets to North Korean hackers

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Jeju Island Crypto Murder: Four Arrested in Stabbing of Chinese National

Authorities investigate a crypto-related murder in Jeju Island, arresting four Chinese suspects. The incident marks rising crypto crimes in the area.

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New Phishing SMS scam related to the Bybit hack now targets the Binance exchange clients

Joe Zhou exposed a phishing scam targeting Binance users, where scammers impersonated Binance to steal funds through a fake partnership with SafePal wallet, highlighting ongoing security threats in crypto.