UK imposes sanctions on crypto networks linked to scam centers

Mar 27, 2026

UK imposes sanctions on crypto networks linked to scam centers

The measures target crypto platforms and infrastructure connected to scam centers in Southeast Asia.

Libra scandal: Alleged $5M payment agreement discovered

Mar 16, 2026

Libra scandal: Alleged $5M payment agreement discovered

The investigation also uncovered a series of phone calls surrounding the Argentine president’s post about the token.

U.S. Treasury sanctions participants in North Korean IT worker scheme

Mar 13, 2026

U.S. Treasury sanctions participants in North Korean IT worker scheme

The sanctions list also includes 21 cryptocurrency addresses on the Ethereum and Tron networks.

Crypto market loses $26.5M to hacks in February — lowest level in 11 months

Mar 2, 2026

Crypto market loses $26.5M to hacks in February — lowest level in 11 months

In February 2026, total crypto industry losses from hacks and scams reached $26.5 million — the lowest monthly figure since March 2025.

AI in the Service of Scammers: How Crypto Fraud Became a Billion-Dollar Industry

Feb 25, 2026

AI in the Service of Scammers: How Crypto Fraud Became a Billion-Dollar Industry

An in-depth analysis of how artificial intelligence has reshaped the economics and scale of cryptocurrency fraud, based on data showing record levels of illicit activity in 2025.

Inside the scam empire: how $44 million a day is made

Feb 20, 2026

Inside the scam empire: how $44 million a day is made

Forced labor, $16.1 billion in laundered funds, and international sanctions — an in-depth look at the structure, geography, and financial flows of the crypto scam industry.

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

Moonwell hacked for $1.78M due to AI-generated code

Feb 18, 2026

Moonwell hacked for $1.78M due to AI-generated code

An error in the oracle pricing formula mispriced cbETH and allowed an attacker to drain funds from the protocol.

Ledger and Trezor owners are once again receiving scam letters

Feb 17, 2026

Ledger and Trezor owners are once again receiving scam letters

Scammers are sending physical letters urging users to “verify their devices” through fake QR codes designed to steal seed phrases

Monero in 2025: What happened to the most popular coin among criminals

Feb 13, 2026

Monero in 2025: What happened to the most popular coin among criminals

The use of XMR increased over the past year, even after the coin was removed from most major exchanges and trading platforms.

What to do If someone messages you about crypto: a practical checklist

Feb 11, 2026

What to do If someone messages you about crypto: a practical checklist

Scammers often use a deceptive tactic: they let victims withdraw a small initial profit. After that, walking away becomes much harder.

Former SafeMoon executive convicted in token fraud case

Feb 11, 2026

Former SafeMoon executive convicted in token fraud case

The investigation uncovered control over liquidity pools and the withdrawal of millions of dollars.