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UK NCA-Led Operation Atlantic Freezes $12 Million Funds Tied to Approval Phishing Scams
Operation Atlantic, involving agencies from the UK, US, and Canada, has frozen $12 million linked to crypto phishing scams. The initiative identified over 20,000 victims and highlighted the growing threat of approval phishing attacks. Authorities are increasing international cooperation to tackle organised digital asset fraud.
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Blockchain Sleuth Claims DPRK Unit Made $1 Million a Month Posing as Crypto IT Workers
A North Korean hacking unit allegedly earned over $3.5 million by posing as IT workers and infiltrating crypto projects. The group used fake identities, forged documents, and coordinated through shared platforms to carry out fraud and move funds. The findings highlight growing concerns around state-backed cyber activity in the crypto sector.
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Solana Foundation Launches STRIDE Network to Strengthen DeFi Security
The Solana Foundation has launched the STRIDE Network to improve security across DeFi protocols. Developed with Asymmetric Research, the framework evaluates projects across multiple risk areas and introduces a real-time incident response network. The move comes amid rising exploit cases, as the industry looks to strengthen transparency, monitoring,...
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Crypto Hack Losses Drop to $168.6 Million in Q1 2026 Despite Ongoing Risks
Crypto hackers stole $168.6 million in Q1 2026, marking a sharp drop from last year’s record losses. Data from DeFiLlama shows that most exploits targeted DeFi protocols, with compromised admin accounts and price manipulation dominating attack methods. Despite the decline, experts warn that risks remain as cybercriminal activity continues to foll...
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Brazil Passes Law Allowing Seized Crypto to Fund Public Security Efforts
Brazil has passed a new law allowing authorities to use seized cryptocurrencies to support public security initiatives. The move enables funding for police training, equipment, and intelligence operations. The legislation also strengthens enforcement powers to restrict access to crypto platforms. This comes amid rising illicit crypto activity globa...
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Court Drops Fraud Case Against CoinDCX Founders, Says No Evidence Found
A Thane court has ruled that there is no case against CoinDCX co-founders in an impersonation-linked fraud. The court found no evidence connecting them to the alleged scam, which was carried out by individuals posing as the founders. The decision offers relief to the company while highlighting risks of impersonation in the crypto sector.
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FBI Warns Tron Blockchain Users of Phishing Attack Using Fake Tokens Impersonating the Agency
The FBI has warned Tron users about a phishing scam involving fake tokens impersonating the agency. The attack sends tokens to wallets with messages urging users to complete fake verification steps. Authorities say the scheme is designed to steal sensitive information and access funds. The warning comes amid a broader rise in crypto-related scams g...
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Operation Atlantic: Canada, UK and US Conduct Joint Operation to Disrupt Crypto Fraud Networks
Law enforcement agencies from the US, UK, and Canada have launched a joint operation to combat crypto-related fraud. The initiative focuses on tackling cross-border scams, including phishing and investment fraud schemes, through coordinated enforcement and intelligence sharing.
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US Treasury Department Sanctions North Korea-Linked Network Over Crypto IT Worker Fraud
The US Treasury has sanctioned individuals and entities tied to a North Korea-linked IT worker scheme that allegedly used fake identities to secure remote tech jobs and funnel earnings through cryptocurrency. Officials say the network helped generate illicit revenue for the North Korean regime.
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Rs 20,000 Crore Crypto Scam Accused Arrested While Trying To Flee To Sri Lanka
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has made the first arrest in what is believed to be one of India's biggest cryptocurrency scams, involving an alleged Rs 20,000 crore Bitcoin fraud.
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UK NCA-Led Operation Atlantic Freezes $12 Million Funds Tied to Approval Phishing Scams
Operation Atlantic, involving agencies from the UK, US, and Canada, has frozen $12 million linked to crypto phishing scams. The initiative identified over 20,000 victims and highlighted the growing threat of approval phishing attacks. Authorities are increasing international cooperation to tackle organised digital asset fraud.
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Blockchain Sleuth Claims DPRK Unit Made $1 Million a Month Posing as Crypto IT Workers
A North Korean hacking unit allegedly earned over $3.5 million by posing as IT workers and infiltrating crypto projects. The group used fake identities, forged documents, and coordinated through shared platforms to carry out fraud and move funds. The findings highlight growing concerns around state-backed cyber activity in the crypto sector.
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Solana Foundation Launches STRIDE Network to Strengthen DeFi Security
The Solana Foundation has launched the STRIDE Network to improve security across DeFi protocols. Developed with Asymmetric Research, the framework evaluates projects across multiple risk areas and introduces a real-time incident response network. The move comes amid rising exploit cases, as the industry looks to strengthen transparency, monitoring,...
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Crypto Hack Losses Drop to $168.6 Million in Q1 2026 Despite Ongoing Risks
Crypto hackers stole $168.6 million in Q1 2026, marking a sharp drop from last year’s record losses. Data from DeFiLlama shows that most exploits targeted DeFi protocols, with compromised admin accounts and price manipulation dominating attack methods. Despite the decline, experts warn that risks remain as cybercriminal activity continues to foll...
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Brazil Passes Law Allowing Seized Crypto to Fund Public Security Efforts
Brazil has passed a new law allowing authorities to use seized cryptocurrencies to support public security initiatives. The move enables funding for police training, equipment, and intelligence operations. The legislation also strengthens enforcement powers to restrict access to crypto platforms. This comes amid rising illicit crypto activity globa...
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Court Drops Fraud Case Against CoinDCX Founders, Says No Evidence Found
A Thane court has ruled that there is no case against CoinDCX co-founders in an impersonation-linked fraud. The court found no evidence connecting them to the alleged scam, which was carried out by individuals posing as the founders. The decision offers relief to the company while highlighting risks of impersonation in the crypto sector.
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FBI Warns Tron Blockchain Users of Phishing Attack Using Fake Tokens Impersonating the Agency
The FBI has warned Tron users about a phishing scam involving fake tokens impersonating the agency. The attack sends tokens to wallets with messages urging users to complete fake verification steps. Authorities say the scheme is designed to steal sensitive information and access funds. The warning comes amid a broader rise in crypto-related scams g...
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Operation Atlantic: Canada, UK and US Conduct Joint Operation to Disrupt Crypto Fraud Networks
Law enforcement agencies from the US, UK, and Canada have launched a joint operation to combat crypto-related fraud. The initiative focuses on tackling cross-border scams, including phishing and investment fraud schemes, through coordinated enforcement and intelligence sharing.
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US Treasury Department Sanctions North Korea-Linked Network Over Crypto IT Worker Fraud
The US Treasury has sanctioned individuals and entities tied to a North Korea-linked IT worker scheme that allegedly used fake identities to secure remote tech jobs and funnel earnings through cryptocurrency. Officials say the network helped generate illicit revenue for the North Korean regime.
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Rs 20,000 Crore Crypto Scam Accused Arrested While Trying To Flee To Sri Lanka
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has made the first arrest in what is believed to be one of India's biggest cryptocurrency scams, involving an alleged Rs 20,000 crore Bitcoin fraud.
