German authorities seize €28 million in illegal crypto ATMs in a major crackdown.

Germany’s Nationwide Crackdown on Illegal Crypto ATMs Seizes €28 Million in Cash and Assets

German authorities have seized approximately €28 million from illegal crypto ATMs in a nationwide crackdown targeting unlicensed machines. This operation highlights Germany's commitment to enforcing financial regulations and preventing the misuse of digital assets.
Crypto cybercriminals shifting to target centralized exchanges with ransomware attacks.

The Dark Side of Crypto’s Growth: 2024 Sees Record Ransomware Payments and Centralized Exchange...

As crypto cybercriminals adapt, 2024 has seen a sharp rise in targeted attacks on centralized exchanges and record-breaking ransomware demands. Despite a drop in overall illicit activity, the growing scale of these specific threats is casting a shadow over the industry's growth.
Founder of ezBtc crypto exchange misappropriated $9.5M in user funds

Crypto Nightmare: How ezBtc’s Founder Gambled Away $9.5 Million in User Funds

The ezBtc crypto scandal has exposed the platform's founder, David Smillie, for misappropriating $9.5 million of customer funds to finance a personal gambling spree, highlighting the urgent need for tighter regulations in the cryptocurrency industry. This case serves as a stark reminder of the risks associated with unregulated exchanges.
SEC Cracks Down on $650M NovaTech Crypto Ponzi

Inside NovaTech’s $650M Crypto Fraud: How Religious Affinity and Social Media Fueled a Ponzi...

NovaTech Ltd. orchestrated a $650M Ponzi scheme, leveraging religious affinity and social media to exploit trust and defraud over 200,000 investors, particularly within the Haitian-American community. The scheme unraveled in May 2023, leaving many in financial ruin as the SEC and New York Attorney General took legal action.
Crypto.com scrutiny rises after a $10.47M AUD mistake prompts legal action.

Crypto.com Scrutiny: Multi-Million Dollar Blunder Highlights Operational Oversight Issues

A staggering $10.47 million mistake by Crypto.com has placed the company under scrutiny. Australian prosecutors pursue legal action against recipients Jatinder Singh and Thevamanogari...

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