In Thailand, armed robbers forced a Ukrainian man to transfer $250,000 in USDT under threat. They restrained him and warned against reporting the crime before fleeing. Thai police soon arrested four suspects, including a regular USDT buyer from the victim.
KikyoFour foreign nationals were arrested in Thailand for a robbery on 8 November, where they forced a Ukrainian tourist, Viacheslav Leibov, to transfer 250,000 USD in cryptocurrency. The suspects, who had prior connections to the victim, were charged with armed robbery, unlawful detention, and coercion.
WeatherlyHong Kong authorities are investigating a cryptocurrency scam in which a 26-year-old woman reported losing approximately HK$93,000 ($12,000) in tether (USDT) at an exchange shop in Mong Kok.
XingChiTether is biting back on The Wall Street Journal for speculating that the company is under investigation by the U.S federal government.
XingChiOver $20 million in cryptocurrency, linked to the 2016 Bitfinex hack and stored in a US government wallet, has been suspiciously transferred, raising concerns of a potential theft. Blockchain analysts are investigating the sudden movement, which includes funds like Ethereum and stablecoins, possibly tied to a hacker.
JoyBinance and Delhi Police have successfully dismantled a $100,000 scam that duped investors with false claims linked to a fake solar company.
XingChiNigerian authorities are cracking down on unlicensed cryptocurrency firms, securing nearly $100,000 from Paparaxy Global Ventures and Lemskin Technologies for unauthorized USDT transactions. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has revealed that both companies entered a plea agreement, highlighting the government's commitment to regulating the cryptocurrency market and combating illegal activities.
WeatherlyCoinbase’s delisting of Tether reflects tightening EU regulations. More tokens face delisting as MiCA is enforced, creating long-term market stability.
BerniceTether is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its stablecoin, USDT, by releasing a documentary called Stability and Freedom in Chaos, highlighting its role in helping people facing inflation and economic challenges in countries like Turkey, Brazil, and Argentina. The film features personal stories and statistics showcasing how USDT has become vital for daily transactions and financial stability in these regions.
JoyIn a shocking turn of events, Isabella Yer Enci, a former accounts executive at Voltron, has admitted to duping a cryptocurrency trader, pocketing over $900,000 worth of her company's digital assets.
XingChiThai authorities recently raided illegal crypto mining operations in two provinces, seizing devices worth $5 million and arresting three suspects for power theft.
MiyukiThe collapse of TerraUSD rocked the global cryptocurrency industry, causing the cryptocurrency market cap to shrink by $2 trillion from its peak in November 2021.
JinseFinanceThe founder and his associates stole billions of dollars worth of customer funds from FTX through FTX’s sister companies.
JinseFinanceAmong the top five criminal crimes in 2023, which ones have intersection with the currency circle?
JinseFinanceAt this stage, the Ethereum ecosystem is undervalued, and the Cancun upgrade may be a signal that Ethereum begins to strengthen. This article discusses and looks forward to the Ethereum ecosystem under the Cancun upgrade.
JinseFinanceSingapore issues a warning against rising crypto drainer attacks, urging vigilance and proactive measures to protect digital assets from sophisticated cyber threats.
MiyukiAmir Hossein Golshan, a 25-year-old Los Angeles resident, has been sentenced to 96 months in federal prison for orchestrating various scams, including "SIM swapping" to hijack Instagram accounts. Golshan's schemes, resulting in over $1.2 million in losses, involved impersonating individuals, fraudulent advertising, and exploiting two-step authentication vulnerabilities, showcasing the escalating sophistication of digital fraud.
JixuThe jury took less than five hours to reach their guilty verdicts.
ClementThe allegations put forth assert that these individuals misappropriated $200 million in investor funds, purportedly for personal indulgence in a lavish lifestyle.
CatherineHong Kong police has issued an advisory to the public regarding a growing threat posed by scammers masquerading as representatives of Binance and disseminating deceptive messages.
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