Former Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding was arrested for cocaine trafficking with ties to cryptocurrency, highlighting law enforcement’s use of blockchain forensics.
A New Jersey man receives a 12-year sentence for using Bitcoin to buy fentanyl precursors from China, highlighting the role of crypto in illicit drug trade.
South Korea’s Gwangju prosecutors are probing the disappearance of $300 million in seized Bitcoin, suspected to be the result of a phishing attack on a cold wallet password.
A senior New York prosecutor is advocating for stricter cryptocurrency regulations, proposing to criminalize unlicensed operations to address regulatory gaps and protect consumers.
France faces a surge in violent “crypto wrench attacks,” with masked thieves targeting USB wallets. Learn security tips and regulatory impacts.
Crypto crime surged to $154 billion in 2025, driven by Russia, North Korea, and Iran exploiting blockchain technology. Discover the implications and solutions in this analysis.
Chen Zhi, the alleged mastermind behind a $15 billion Bitcoin scam, has been deported from Cambodia to China. Learn what this means for the future of crypto crime and regulation.
A 23-year-old Brooklyn resident has been charged with stealing approximately $16 million in cryptocurrency from around 100 Coinbase users, highlighting the growing concern of crypto-related crimes.
NYT’s stablecoin crime report faces backlash; industry reacts to rising crypto hacks and the impact on public perception.
Europol dismantles a €700M crypto fraud operation, signaling a robust response to crypto crime and the need for regulatory evolution.