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.
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Crypto scammer reported to ICE after stealing cancer patient’s treatment fund
The crypto scammer was reported to ICE after he tricked a stage-four cancer patient into playing a malware-ridden Steam game.
48% of Ethereum EIP-7702 uses linked to crime, says Wintermute
Before Ethereum activated EIP-7702 in May, researchers warned about major risks of theft and crime. Their predictions have come true.
These AI chatbots are happy to help you run a crypto scam
We tested popular chatbots, including Grok, Meta, and DeepSeek, to find out which would generate materials for use in a crypto scam.
Bitcoin, beatings, and a billionaire’s vendetta: Georgia’s Bachiashvili case
Giorgi Bachiashvili was convicted in May 2025 and sentenced to 11 years in prison for misappropriating 8,986 BTC and laundering the funds.
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Charlie Kirk’s killing turned into memecoin spectacle
Crypto users were disgusted by the launch of Charlie Kirk-themed memecoins after the right-wing influencer's death.
Cyberattack freezes Swedish municipalities for 1.5 BTC
A ransomware attack on Swedish IT provider Miljödata has led to a ransom demand of just 1.5 BTC in exchange for not leaking sensitive info.
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.
Crypto fugitive busted in Seoul after tossing cigarette
Police arrested the 60-year-old crypto scammer after he was stopped for dropping a cigarette and tried to bribe his way out of trouble.
Scoop: Crypto Capital Corp’s Ravid Yosef is flouting extradition in Israel
Crypto Capital Corp’s Ravid Yosef made her way to Israel where she very publicly launched new businesses despite being under indictment.