Tether Aids $225M Seizure in US Secret Service’s Largest Crypto Bust Ever
The U.S. Secret Service shattered records with a $225 million crypto seizure, spotlighting Tether’s role in dismantling global digital asset fraud at scale. US Secret Service Achieves Largest $225M Crypto Bust With Tether’s Support Digital asset firm Tether announced on June 18 that the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has recognized its cooperation in […]
$680K From Crypto Exploit Recovered: DOJ Returning Funds to Victim
The U.S. Department of Justice has recovered $680,000 tied to a crypto exploit and is in the process of returning funds stolen through a Safemoon smart contract vulnerability. DOJ Recovers Funds Exploited in Safemoon Attack The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on June 12 that it has seized and is in the process of […]
Gotbit Ordered to Dissolve After DOJ Seizes $23M in Crypto
The DOJ shut down Gotbit in a sweeping crackdown, seizing $23 million in crypto and exposing years of fake trading volume that misled investors and platforms. DOJ Forces Market Manipulator Gotbit to Shut Down The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on June 13 that Gotbit Consulting LLC, a cryptocurrency-focused financial firm based in Russia […]
US Seizes Crypto and 145 Domains From Identity Theft Marketplace
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has seized 145 domains and cryptocurrency funds tied to the BidenCash identity theft marketplace, a dark web platform that trafficked in stolen payment card data and personal information. Operational since March 2022, BidenCash facilitated the sale of more than 15 million compromised records, serving over 117,000 users and generating […]
DOJ Seizes $7.74M in Crypto Tied to North Korean Tech Ring
North Korea’s sprawling crypto laundering network has been hammered as U.S. authorities seized $7.74 million tied to fake IT jobs, blockchain trickery, and weapons funding. DOJ Targets North Korea’s Crypto Laundering Network With Asset Seizure The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on June 5 that it has filed a civil forfeiture complaint seeking to […]
US Seizes $868K in Crypto From Dating Scam That Drained Wallets
Federal agents just seized $868K in crypto after busting a slick romance-fueled scam that funneled victims into fake digital asset platforms promising sky-high returns. Crypto Sting Unveiled: DOJ Seizes $868K After Web of Romance Turns Dark The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on May 23 that federal authorities have confiscated over $868K in cryptocurrency […]
US Seizes $868K in Crypto From Dating Scam That Drained Wallets
Federal agents just seized $868K in crypto after busting a slick romance-fueled scam that funneled victims into fake digital asset platforms promising sky-high returns. Crypto Sting Unveiled: DOJ Seizes $868K After Web of Romance Turns Dark The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on May 23 that federal authorities have confiscated over $868K in cryptocurrency […]
Safemoon CEO Found Guilty in Major Crypto Fraud, Could Serve 45 Years
Safemoon’s explosive rise was fueled by a massive fraud scheme, as its CEO was convicted for looting investor funds, lying about locked liquidity, and laundering millions. Safemoon CEO Faces 45 Years as Liquidity Pool Lies Lead to Federal Conviction The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on May 21 that Braden John Karony, chief executive […]
DOJ Targets Crypto-Theft Network With Seizure of Data-Stealing Domains
U.S. authorities dismantled key infrastructure behind major crypto credential thefts, seizing domains used to control malware that looted millions of wallets and logins. DOJ Shuts off Access to Stolen Crypto Wallet Data in Federal Domain Seizure The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on May 21 that it has seized five domains linked to the […]
DOJ Launches Criminal Probe Into Coinbase Breach Involving Bribed Employees
The U.S. Justice Department has reportedly initiated a criminal probe into a security incident at Coinbase Global Inc., the nation’s premier cryptocurrency exchange, as disclosed by a Bloomberg source with knowledge of the situation. Intruders corrupted customer support staff and third-party contractors in India, gaining illicit access to sensitive user information. Following the breach, the […]