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North Korean hackers used fake crypto firms to deliver malware in job scams

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A North Korean state-sponsored hacking group, Lazarus, is advancing its tactics with a more polished and deceptive approach. A report by cybersecurity firm Silent Push revealed that the group has set up fake US-based crypto companies to distribute malware disguised as job opportunities. According to the report, a Lazarus subgroup called “Contagious Interview” is behind […]

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China debates B in seized crypto policy shift, urged to create national reserve

China debates $50B in seized crypto policy shift, urged to create national reserve

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China is considering introducing a nationwide policy to govern the handling of cryptocurrencies seized from criminal activities, Reuters reported on April 16. According to the report, Chinese authorities have seized a growing number of digital assets related to illicit activities such as fraud and money laundering. However, the absence of clear guidelines has led to

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Phishing scammers now exploiting Google’s infrastructure to target crypto users

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Phishing scams targeting crypto users have become more advanced, with attackers abusing Google’s infrastructure to conduct highly convincing attacks. On April 16, Nick Johnson, the founder and lead developer of Ethereum Name Service (ENS), raised concerns over a fresh method cybercriminals use to compromise Gmail accounts and potentially target associated crypto wallets. How phishing attackers

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Nigerian investors blindsided by massive CBEX Ponzi scheme

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Thousands of Nigerians have lost millions to a fraudulent digital asset trading platform, CBEX, which operated as a Ponzi scheme. Early reports from local media outlets placed total investor losses at ₦1.3 trillion (approximately $800 million), with the funds allegedly sitting in a Tron wallet believed to be associated with CBEX. However, CryptoSlate’s analysis suggests

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Australia shutters crypto scam network linked to M in global losses

Australia shutters crypto scam network linked to $35M in global losses

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Australia’s financial regulator has shut down 95 companies linked to crypto and romance scams. On April 7, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) announced that the Federal Court approved its request to dissolve these entities due to misconduct and fake registrations. ASIC revealed that these companies had been set up using false details and

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Russian Bailiffs ‘Can Now Turn Criminals’ Bitcoin Into State Revenue’

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Russian bailiffs say they have developed new methods to help them convert Bitcoin (BTC) seized in criminal cases into cash for the Treasury. In a video posted on the Federation Council’s RuTube page, Dmitry Aristov, the head of the Federal Bailiff Service (FSSP), called Bitcoin a “problematic asset.” Russian Bailiffs’ Bitcoin Problem Solved? Aristov made

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Russian darknet dominated crypto drug trade in 2024 with .65 billion transactions

Russian darknet dominated crypto drug trade in 2024 with $1.65 billion transactions

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Blockchain security firm TRM Labs reported that Russian-language darknet marketplaces dominated crypto-linked drug transactions in 2024. According to the report, the platforms were behind more than 97% of the drug-related crypto activity on the Bitcoin and TRON networks. That translates to around $1.65 billion out of the $1.7 billion traced to drug trade on both

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Hacker falls victim to phishing scam after exploiting ZkLend for millions

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ZkLend, a decentralized lending protocol built on Starknet, has confirmed that the hacker responsible for its February exploit lost a significant portion of the stolen funds to a phishing scam. In an April 1 post on X, ZkLend revealed that the attacker tried to launder 2,930 ETH, worth around $5.4 million, through crypto mixer Tornado

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U.K. officials have frozen nearly .7M worth of illicit crypto assets in one year

U.K. officials have frozen nearly $7.7M worth of illicit crypto assets in one year

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U.K. authorities have frozen around $7.7 million (£6 million) worth of illicit crypto assets since April 2024, according to an investigation by MailOnline. Cryptocurrencies have become the asset of choice for criminals to launder illicit money and fund terrorism. To tackle this emerging threat, last year, the U.K. amended its rules to grant special power

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Solana has become a breeding ground for pump and dump memecoin ‘cabals’: Bloomberg

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The memecoin craze that started off two years ago on the Solana blockchain appeared to be organic. However, since then, the blockchain has drawn high-profile individuals, including U.S. President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania Trump, as well as Argentina President Javier Milei. These high-profile individuals have fuelled rapid growth of memecoins on Solana. This

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