Russians Cashed Out Crypto for North Korea, U.S. Says
The U.S. Treasury sanctioned two Russian nationals on 28 October 2026 for converting millions of dollars in cryptocurrency for North Korean IT worker networks.
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New York AG Secures Up to $35M and Lifetime Crypto Ban From Mashinsky
New York Attorney General Letitia James secured up to $35 million from former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky and a permanent ban from the securities, commodities, and cryptocurrency industries.
Robinhood Engineers Traded Listing Secrets on Hyperliquid, DOJ Says
The U.S. Department of Justice charged two former Robinhood engineers with commodities fraud and wire fraud on 15 September 2026.
One Fake Government Email Exposed the Passports and Bitcoin Histories of Revolut's Wealthiest Users
Revolut disclosed customers' passports, addresses and full bitcoin transaction histories after a fraudulent request using a government agency email passed its security checks.
$12.7 Billion in Crypto Fraud Traced to Southeast Asian Scam Compounds
The U.S. Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network linked about $12.7 billion in suspicious activity to cryptocurrency investment scams run from Southeast Asian compounds.
Chilean Exchange Orionx Shuts Down Over $7M Custody Shortfall
Chilean cryptocurrency exchange Orionx began permanently closing on 3 September 2026 after a forensic audit found more than $7 million in customer assets had moved to wallets outside its custody.
Polymarket Rewrites Bitcoin Settlement After a Five-Second Manipulation Trick
Polymarket switched its crypto up-and-down markets to time-weighted average pricing on 7 August 2026.
Brazil to Freeze Crypto Transfers Above $10,000 for 24 Hours From 2027
Brazil's Central Bank published Resolution 584, requiring crypto providers to hold transfers above $10,000 to self-custody wallets or offshore firms for 24 hours.
Bitkub Hid a $47 Million Hack for Years. Thailand's SEC Just Filed Charges.
Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission filed a criminal complaint against crypto exchange Bitkub and two former directors on 23 July 2026.
Movement Labs Collapses Into Bankruptcy Months After MOVE Token Scandal
MVMT Labs, Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on 15 July 2026 in a Delaware court, listing under $500,000 in assets against liabilities of up to $10 million.
A 20-Year-Old Moved $122.5 Million as INTERPOL's Fraud Sweep Netted 5,811 Arrests
INTERPOL arrested 5,811 people and intercepted USD 293 million during Operation First Light 2026, a fraud crackdown spanning 97 countries.
Belgium's FSMA Warns Against Six Unauthorized Crypto Providers
Belgium's financial regulator, the FSMA, warned the public on 6 July 2026 against six crypto firms operating without authorisation.
Senators Press CFTC to Investigate Polymarket Over Fake Bet Videos
Senators John Curtis and Adam Schiff asked the CFTC on June 26 to investigate Polymarket over a report that it paid creators to stage fake winning bets.
HKMA Issues Fraud Warning Over Fake HSBC, HKDAP Tokens
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority warned the public on 28 April 2026 about tokens named "HKDAP" and "HSBC" falsely linked to licensed stablecoin issuers.
Praetorian Group CEO sentenced to 20 years for $200M fraud
Praetorian Group International CEO received a 20-year prison sentence on 11 February 2026 for running a $200 million Bitcoin Ponzi scheme.
Fugitive gets 20 years for $73M crypto fraud scheme
A US federal court sentenced Daren Li to 20 years in prison for his role in a $73 million cryptocurrency scam.
Spain Arrests Crypto Influencer Álvaro Romillo Over $300M Fraud Scheme
Álvaro Romillo's arrest in Spain highlights risks in crypto investment clubs promising high yields.
Zhimin Qian pleads guilty in UK’s $7B Bitcoin laundering case
Zhimin Qian, linked to a massive $7 billion crypto fraud, has admitted laundering Bitcoin in a landmark UK case.
FTX and IRS Reach $885M Settlement
FTX and IRS Reach $885M Settlement
Hong Kong Police Combat Surge in Fake Currency
Hong Kong Police Combat Surge in Fake Currency
Shiba Inu Team Warns of Rising Scams
Shiba Inu Team Warns of Rising Scams
Velocore DEX Hacked: $10 Million Lost
Velocore DEX Hacked: $10 Million Lost
Babylon Leads Crypto Funding with $70M Investment
Babylon Leads Crypto Funding with $70M Investment
Japanese Crypto Exchange Loses $305M
Japanese Crypto Exchange Loses $305M
