Trump loves crypto. Scammers do, too Digital asset schemes cost investors nearly $10 billion last year — that's expected to rise Salon · Mar 26, 2025
Around $40 billion worth of illicit crypto transactions took place in 2024 Record figure is likely to rise even higher in 2025 as new information on historical activity emerges. TechRadar · Feb 28, 2025
North Korea behind $1.5bn hack of crypto exchange ByBit, says FBI The US agency said it refers to this specific North Korean malicious cyber activity as ‘TraderTraitor’ The Guardian - AU · Feb 27, 2025
Over 800K Investors Lose Over £1.61B on Trump Meme Coin as 31 Early Traders Netted £540M Early traders likely pumped the price of the Trump meme coin by purchasing massive quantities at low prices before dumping them in days as less experienced investors joined the rally. International Business Times UK · Feb 11, 2025
Thousands of investors in Trump’s memecoin lost $2 billion in just weeks while the family and its partners racked up $100 million in trading fees Since its Jan. 17 launch, $TRUMP has lost nearly 80% of its share price, which now hovers around $16. Fortune · Feb 11, 2025
Global ransomware payments plunge by a third amid crackdown Money stolen falls from record $1.25bn to $813m as more victims refuse to pay off criminal gangs The Guardian - UK · Feb 5, 2025
How cryptocurrencies empower communities Cryptocurrencies can be a force for good. Fortune · Jan 21, 2025
North Korean hackers are said to have stolen $1,300,000,000 in crypto in 2024, an estimated 61% of the total funds swiped this year Yes, I looked up how many zeros were in a billion. I am not a clever man. PC Gamer · Dec 23, 2024
It's been a huge year for criminals stealing cryptocurrency - and North Korea was largely to blame Theft of cryptocurrency rose to $2.2 billion annually, with North Korea emerging as a key offender. TechRadar · Dec 20, 2024
Chainalysis's new CEO looks to M&A as firm rides wave of growth Levin says the blockchain forensic firm is enjoying mid 20% growth with customers in 100 countries. Fortune · Dec 7, 2024
How The UAE Is Leading The Blockchain Revolution Emerging companies in crypto, Web3 and other blockchain backed technologies are creating high-quality jobs for the local communities and adding to the region's economic growth potential. International Business Times · Dec 2, 2024
EXCLUSIVE: HAQQ Network Co-Founder Discusses Asia's Rising Role In Global Crypto Adoption Asia's crypto space has evolved significantly in recent years as more countries work toward broader adoption, and even as challenges remain for mass adoption, the region's role in the global stage of cryptocurrencies can no longer be denied. International Business Times · Oct 28, 2024
Bitcoin ETF rush has made North America the dominant player in the global crypto market, report says Chainalysis says ETFs have transformed the industry and spurred global adoption. Fortune · Oct 17, 2024
Chinese investors pivot to stocks with potential repercussion for Tether USDT or Tether is the dominant cryptocurrency in China despite widespread bans. Fortune · Oct 8, 2024
International Business Times · Aug 30, 2024 Crypto Scammers Adopting New Tactics, Including 'Regeneration': Chainalysis Crypto scammers are continuously evolving their means of stealing the funds of crypto users, and new trends are emerging, including the regeneration of operations, as well as the pivot toward more targeted frauds.
TechRadar · Aug 16, 2024 Crypto-linked cybercrime saw another record year as ransomware risk rises Ransomware operators have earned more money in 2024 compared to last year as scam possibilites grow.
International Business Times · May 3, 2024 Tether Partners With Chainlysis To Monitor Transactions Amid Mounting Scrutiny Tether announced it has partnered with Chainalysis for a blockchain monitoring solution that will improve the stablecoin giant's compliance practices, especially in relation to "secondary" market transactions.
International Business Times · May 3, 2024 Warren Says Iran's 'Increasingly Lucrative' Crypto Mining Industry Used To Evade Sanctions U.S. senators Warren and King Jr. have once again asked the Biden administration to provide details about the extent of Iran's crypto mining industry, which they said was being used to evade sanctions and fund terrorism.
International Business Times · Apr 3, 2024 Paradigm Reportedly In Talks To Raise Up To $850M For Crypto Venture Fund Paradigm, which invested $278 million into the collapsed FTX, is reportedly in talks to raise up to $850 million for a new crypto fund that could further propel the web3 ecosystem forward.
International Business Times · Apr 3, 2024 'United For Bitcoin': Crypto Giants Launch Campaign To Get BTC Its Own Emoji Nexo and more than 20 other leading crypto-related firms have launched a campaign to get Bitcoin its very own emoji – they said it's about time the world's first decentralized cryptocurrency receive the recognition it deserves.
International Business Times · Mar 8, 2024 Nigeria Targets Cryptocurrency In Bid To End Naira Freefall The world's biggest cryptocurrency exchange Binance is halting operations in Nigeria's naira currency as the government puts cryptobusinesses under increasing scrutiny.
International Business Times · Feb 27, 2024 BitForex Goes Offline, Unresponsive After Nearly $57M Hot Wallets Withdrawal BitForex has blocked users from accessing the exchange's website following a reported withdrawal of nearly $57 million from hot wallets last week – the supposed user block came less than a month after its former CEO stepped down.
International Business Times · Feb 19, 2024 Crypto Exchange FixedFloat Suffers $26M Exploit In Bitcoin, Ether FixedFloat's website displays an error notice following an alleged exploit of millions worth of Bitcoin and Ether.
PC Gamer · Feb 9, 2024 Global ransomware payments topped $1B last year with Russia-based groups blamed for a resurgence in attacks as they stop focusing on Ukraine After a brief dip in 2022, the bad guys are on the up again.
TechRadar · Feb 8, 2024 Ransomware payments hit an unfortunate milestone in 2023 — over $1.1billion paid out as hackers rake in rewards After a short break in 2022, ransomware gangs are back in style, report finds.