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Florida Man Pleads Guilty in $250M Crypto Scam
<p>A Florida man has pleaded guilty in a cryptocurrency fraud scheme that cost investors more than $250 million, marking one of the larger crypto scam prosecutions in recent U. S.</p>
Taiko Identifies Cause of Theft Incident, Works to Recover Stolen Funds
<p>Taiko, the Ethereum-based rollup protocol, announced that it has identified the cause of a recent theft incident and is now coordinating with exchanges and security firms to trace and recover the stolen funds.</p>
SlowMist Questions LABUBU Theft Incident on BNB Chain
<p>SlowMist and Cosine raised doubts about the LABUBU theft incident on BNB Chain after suspected abnormal parameter changes. Here is what happened and why it matters.</p>
Humanity Protocol Hackers Move Stolen Funds to KuCoin
<p>Humanity Protocol attackers converted part of the stolen funds into USDC and deposited it to KuCoin, sharpening focus on laundering routes, exchange monitoring, and recovery risks.</p>
Texas Brothers Plead Guilty in $8M Crypto Kidnapping Extortion Case
<p>Texas brothers pleaded guilty in an $8 million crypto kidnapping extortion case. Here is what happened, why it matters, and what it signals for crypto crime risks.</p>
UXLINK Attacker Swaps 14.6M DAI for 8,298.6 ETH After Exploit
<p>The UXLINK attacker converted 14.6 million DAI into 8,298.6 ETH, signaling a major post-exploit fund move with fresh tracking and security implications.</p>
Reaper Malware Hijacks macOS Script Editor to Steal Crypto Wallet Data
<p>Reaper malware reportedly abuses macOS Script Editor to target crypto wallet data. Learn how the attack works, what may be at risk, and key safety steps.</p>
Chile Crypto Money-Laundering Case: 18 Arrested, 140+ Accounts Frozen
<p>Chile has uncovered an $88 million crypto money-laundering case, arrested 18 suspects, and frozen more than 140 bank accounts in a major crackdown.</p>
Chilean Police Bust $90M Crypto Money Laundering Network
<p>Chilean police dismantled a $90 million crypto money laundering network and arrested about 20 suspects. Here is what the case means for crypto compliance and enforcement.</p>
DOJ, Tech Firms Freeze $3.8M Crypto Tied to Southeast Asia Fraud
<p>The DOJ and major tech firms say they froze $3.8 million in crypto linked to Southeast Asia fraud networks. Here’s what is confirmed and why it matters.</p>
Coinbase Freezes $3 Million Tied to Southeast Asia Crypto Fraud Network
<p>Coinbase has frozen $3 million tied to a Southeast Asia crypto fraud network. Explore the key facts, scam context, and what the case means for exchange compliance and user safety.</p>
Kelp DAO Hackers Move $220M in Unfrozen Funds Beyond Tracking
<p>Kelp DAO hackers have reportedly moved most of roughly $220 million in unfrozen funds beyond easy tracking. Explore the timeline, methods, and fallout.</p>
Chinese Man Killed in Cambodia After $2M Crypto Extortion Bid
<p>A Chinese national was kidnapped and killed in Cambodia after a failed $2 million cryptocurrency extortion attempt, highlighting escalating crypto-linked crime risks.</p>