Football fans are crying too: the crypto scams around the 2026 World Cup — from fake FIFA tickets to the $WORLDCUP token

Jun 12, 2026

Football fans are crying too: the crypto scams around the 2026 World Cup — from fake FIFA tickets to the $WORLDCUP token

Scammers are already exploiting the 2026 World Cup to set up fake ticket-sale sites, "match-fixing" betting schemes, and football meme tokens. The losses so far are modest — but the tournament isn't over yet.

How hackers minted 1 billion DOT tokens out of thin air: the Hyperbridge exploit breakdown

Apr 20, 2026

How hackers minted 1 billion DOT tokens out of thin air: the Hyperbridge exploit breakdown

The attacker exploited a code vulnerability and created 1 billion tokens — roughly 2,800 times the actual circulating supply. Losses totaled $237,000, but the real issue runs much deeper: the system accepted fake data as legitimate

Why the USR token collapsed: a breakdown of the Revolv hack

Mar 27, 2026

Why the USR token collapsed: a breakdown of the Revolv hack

The attack on Revolv showed how critical a compromise of cloud infrastructure can be. The attacker managed to mint tens of millions of tokens with minimal cost

The Trump crypto empire: how one clan gained influence over the crypto industry

Mar 2, 2026

The Trump crypto empire: how one clan gained influence over the crypto industry

In 2024, the crypto industry directed more than $119 million to support Trump’s campaign, betting on deregulation and market growth. By 2026, investors were facing a 90% collapse in meme coins and $19 billion in losses in a single day

Step Finance shuts down after $27M hack

Feb 24, 2026

Step Finance shuts down after $27M hack

The Solana-based platform has announced an immediate shutdown following a treasury attack in January 2026

Anatomy of a political scam: how LIBRA and NYC Token cost investors millions

Feb 18, 2026

Anatomy of a political scam: how LIBRA and NYC Token cost investors millions

Politicians have found a new way to profit from crypto. No need to sell courses — just launch a memecoin

UAE central bank approves launch of dollar-backed stablecoin USDU

Jan 29, 2026

UAE central bank approves launch of dollar-backed stablecoin USDU

The token is fully backed 1:1 by U.S. dollar reserves and is the first stablecoin authorized to operate under the country’s central bank payment regime

CVM: asset tokenization in Brazil will reach $740 million in 2025

Oct 31, 2025

CVM: asset tokenization in Brazil will reach $740 million in 2025

The industry’s development is being accelerated by a new crowdfunding model that gives small companies access to capital

OpenSea will launch its own SEA token in early 2026

Oct 20, 2025

OpenSea will launch its own SEA token in early 2026

Half of all tokens will be distributed among the community, and early users will receive special conditions

India’s RBI uncovers crypto scam involving HPZ token

Oct 9, 2025

India’s RBI uncovers crypto scam involving HPZ token

The investigation is ongoing, and accomplices abroad are being sought

Kanye West’s token crash: YZY on Solana collapsed — 73% of investors lost $74,8 million

Aug 28, 2025

Kanye West’s token crash: YZY on Solana collapsed — 73% of investors lost $74,8 million

The launch of the rapper’s cryptocurrency led to losses for tens of thousands of traders and raised suspicions of insider trading

Sergey Ivancheglo’s Qubic project took control of more than 51% of Monero’s hashrate

Aug 12, 2025

Sergey Ivancheglo’s Qubic project took control of more than 51% of Monero’s hashrate

Against this backdrop, the XMR token plummeted 7% in one day