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SEC Charges Texas Man Over Alleged $12.3M Crypto Trading Scam
<p>The SEC has charged a Texas man over an alleged $12.3 million crypto trading scam. Here is what the complaint claims, why it matters, and what investors should watch next.</p>
SlowMist Detects Supply Chain Attack Using 34+ Malicious Packages
<p>SlowMist has identified a cross-platform supply chain attack aimed at crypto developers, involving more than 34 malicious packages and broad ecosystem risk.</p>
Shanghai Police, Banks Stop 100,000 Yuan Bitcoin Scam Targeting Elderly Resident
<p>Shanghai police and bank staff reportedly stopped a 100,000 yuan Bitcoin investment scam aimed at a 70-year-old resident, highlighting rising crypto fraud risks.</p>
CoW DAO Approves Compensation Plan After Domain Hijacking, Claims Due May 14
<p>CoW DAO has approved a compensation plan for users impacted by a domain hijacking incident. Here’s what the claims deadline of May 14 means and the key details to watch.</p>
Ripple to Share North Korea Threat Intel With Crypto Industry
<p>Ripple says it will share North Korea threat intelligence with the crypto industry to help firms counter long-term social-engineering attacks.</p>
North Korean Hackers Stole Over $6 Billion in Crypto Since 2017
<p>North Korean hackers have stolen more than $6 billion in cryptocurrency since 2017, raising new concerns over exchange security, laundering routes, and state-backed cybercrime.</p>
Crypto Fraud Case: U.S. Man Sentenced to 70 Months
<p>A U.S. man was sentenced to 70 months in prison for his role in a $263 million crypto fraud case, with the DOJ tying the case to a major laundering scheme.</p>
KelpDAO Attacker Bridges ETH, Swaps to USDT, Moves Funds to Tron
<p>The KelpDAO attacker’s latest on-chain trail shows ETH bridged, swapped into USDT, and transferred to Tron, sharpening focus on fund-tracing efforts.</p>
G. Love Loses 5.9 BTC in Fake Ledger Wallet Scam
<p>G. Love said he lost 5.9 BTC, about $420,000, after downloading a fake Ledger app. Here is what happened and the main scam warning signs.</p>
G. Love Lost 5.92 BTC After Fake Ledger App Download on Apple App Store
<p>G. Love said he lost 5.92 BTC after downloading a fake Ledger app from Apple’s App Store, with ZachXBT tracing the stolen funds to KuCoin addresses.</p>
German Hacker Arrested in Bangkok Over Crypto Extortion, Faces 74 Cyber Crime Charges
<p>A German hacker tied to a cryptocurrency extortion case was arrested in Bangkok and now faces 74 cyber crime counts, putting cross-border crypto enforcement in focus.</p>
Elliptic Says Drift Attack May Be Tied to North Korean Hacker Group
<p>Elliptic says the Drift attack may be tied to a North Korean hacker group. Here is what is known, why the attribution matters, and what users should watch.</p>
Goliath Ventures Files for Bankruptcy Protection Amid $328M Ponzi Scheme
<p>Goliath Ventures, a cryptocurrency company, has filed for bankruptcy protection after being implicated in a $328 million Ponzi scheme. Here is what is known.</p>