Robinhood CEO’s X Account Hacked, Promotes Vladhood ($VLAD) Scam Token

Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev's X account was hacked to promote the fake Vladhood (VLAD) token. Here's what happened and how to avoid similar crypto scams.

2026-07-24Read

SecondFi Shuts Down Permanently After $2.4M Cardano Wallet Hack

SecondFi will not resume operations after a major Cardano wallet security breach. EMURGO is now prioritizing audits, recovery tools, and a fund for affected users.

2026-07-23Read

Poland CBZC Arrests Alleged SIM Swap Gang Behind Crypto Theft

Poland's CBZC arrested four suspects linked to SIM swap crypto theft and money laundering involving millions in stolen digital assets.

2026-06-26Read

“Middle Eastern Royal Family” Crypto Scam Costs Chinese Investors Up to $18 Million

Two individuals posing as Middle Eastern royalty and hedge fund managers were sentenced for a major crypto mining fraud that defrauded victims — including Chinese investors — of nearly $18 million. This case highlights ongoing risks in cryptocurrency investments and the need for rigorous due diligence.

2026-06-16Read

Trenton Johnston Arrested in Alleged $13 Million Crypto Fraud & Money Laundering Scheme

Trenton Johnston, a 19-year-old Canadian, has been arrested and charged in a U.S. federal investigation involving an alleged $13 million cryptocurrency fraud and money laundering scheme. Authorities claim the operation used stolen funds, crypto wallets, false identities, and complex blockchain transactions to conceal the origin of illicit proceeds.

2026-06-11Read

The Lazarus Group's Latest Threat: The RemotePE Memory-Only RAT

The Lazarus Group's latest threat, RemotePE, is a fileless memory-only RAT. It evades EDR detection via fake scheduling links, stealing $577M in crypto in early 2026.

2026-05-26Read

$760,000 Bitcoin Scam: 71-Month Sentence for Woman from Saipan

Saipan woman sentenced to 71 months for 769k Bitcoin wire fraud. Scam targeted elderly victims across four states. Crypto crime case details.

2026-04-29Read

Spain Busts Major Manga Piracy Network, Seizes €400K in Crypto

Spain’s National Police shut down a major manga piracy site running since 2014 and seized €400K in crypto, exposing large scale illegal distribution.

2026-04-29Read

A Man in Paris Defrauded Polymarket: Manipulating the Temperature with a Hair Dryer

A controversial incident in Paris exposed a weakness in prediction markets when a trader allegedly manipulated a temperature sensor to secure profits. This case raises serious questions about data integrity and decentralized systems.

2026-04-23Read

Founder of the Believe App: Assault and Second-Degree Murder

Believe App founder Benjamin Pasternak arrested for second-degree strangulation and assault. BELIEVE token down 99% from ATH. Court date June 11.

2026-04-23Read

Russia Launches Major Investigation Into Pavel Durov

Russia has launched a criminal investigation into Telegram founder Pavel Durov, citing alleged extremist use of the platform and raising digital policy concerns.

2026-02-25Read

The Yen Heist Isn’t About Crypto Theft — It’s About the Blind Spot in Crypto On-Ramps

Was crypto involved in the yen heist? Discover the facts behind the stolen Japanese yen case and why this crime exposes weaknesses in crypto on-ramps.

2026-02-03Read

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