Former FBI agent indicted for stealing crypto from FBI
Patrick Steven Yaroch, a former FBI agent, has been indicted for stealing crypto from the FBI and sending the funds to Suilend and Kraken.
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Bitcoin Depot didn’t spot 50 BTC hack for three days, report
An SEC filing states that Bitcoin Depot was hacked for 50.9 BTC on March 23 but onchain sleuth ZachXBT says it took place three days earlier.
US says Chinese firms using crypto to sell fentanyl chemicals to cartels
The US indicted two China-based pharmaceutical firms for allegedly selling fentanyl precursor chemicals to Mexican cartels for crypto.
World Cup games in Mexico at risk after crypto-laundering drug lord killed
Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes — known as El Mencho — led one of the most powerful cartels in Mexico before he was shot dead by police.
Mother of Olympics TV host kidnapped for bitcoin ransom
Nancy Guthrie, the mother of Today host Savannah Guthrie, was kidnapped on February 1 and her family now face paying a $6M BTC ransom.
Brock Pierce’s dark and disturbing friendship with Jeffrey Epstein
It’s impossible for Brock Pierce to distance himself from Jeffrey Epstein. The pair's legacies will be tied together forever.
What the hell is happening at Evolve Bank and Trust?
Former Evolve Bank and Trust CEO Robert Hartheimer has reportedly been arrested for possession of child pornography.
NBA Gambling Scandal: at least $400,000 in ETH seized
Anthony Shnayderman had 100 ETH moved out of his wallet following a test transaction, likely by the FBI or another government entity.
Stolen Maryland Transit Administration data at auction for 30 BTC
The stolen Maryland Transit data includes social security numbers, audit reports, legal documents, and attorney-client communications.
Elizabeth Holmes’ X account is posting again — but is it really her?
Somebody claiming to be former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes is tweeting, replying, and occasionally trolling on X.