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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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GainBitcoin Crypto Scam Case: CBI Arrests Darwin Labs CTO and Co-Founder Ayush Varshney
The CBI has arrested Darwin Labs co-founder and CTO Ayush Varshney in connection with the GainBitcoin cryptocurrency scam. Investigators allege the scheme promised investors fixed Bitcoin returns through cloud mining but operated as a Ponzi-style operation. Authorities claim the technical infrastructure, including the MCAP token and related platfor...
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Indian-Origin Tech CEO Says His AI Startup Is Being Blackmailed To Extort $3 Million
The company has reported the extortion attempt to law enforcement and has indicated its intent to pursue further legal action against the individuals involved.
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Iran Tackles Unauthorised Crypto Mining After 95 Percent of Bitcoin Mining Devices Found Operating Illegally
Iran’s electricity regulator has revealed that 95 percent of the country’s 427,000 Bitcoin mining machines operate without licences, consuming over 1,400 megawatts of subsidised power daily. Authorities have shut down 104 illegal farms and seized 1,465 devices in Tehran Province alone. A new public-reporting scheme offers cash rewards to citize...
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Singapore Court Approves WazirX Restructuring Plan Following $234 Million Hack
The Singapore High Court has approved WazirX’s revised restructuring plan following the $234 million hack in 2024. The ruling enables the exchange to restart operations and repay over 150,000 users through recovery tokens. The hack, traced to North Korea’s Lazarus Group, forced a halt in withdrawals. The decision marks a key step toward restori...
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Bengaluru Techie Loses 55 Lakhs In Crypto Fraud On Matrimony Site
A 32-year-old IT professional from Ullal Upanagara in Bengaluru has filed a police complaint alleging he was cheated of over Rs 55 lakh by fraudsters.
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Navi Mumbai Man Loses Rs 52 Lakh In Cryptocurrency Investment Fraud
A 60-year-old contractor from Navi Mumbai has allegedly been duped of more than Rs 52 lakh after being lured to invest in cryptocurrency for higher returns, police said on Thursday.
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WazirX Parent Zettai Urges Singapore Court to Review WazirX Restructuring, Extend Moratorium
Zettai, the parent company of crypto exchange WazirX, has approached the Singapore High Court seeking a reassessment of its financial restructuring plan. The filing also requests an extension of the ongoing moratorium, which has protected both Zettai and WazirX from creditor lawsuits while the company works on its reimbursement strategy.
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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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GainBitcoin Crypto Scam Case: CBI Arrests Darwin Labs CTO and Co-Founder Ayush Varshney
The CBI has arrested Darwin Labs co-founder and CTO Ayush Varshney in connection with the GainBitcoin cryptocurrency scam. Investigators allege the scheme promised investors fixed Bitcoin returns through cloud mining but operated as a Ponzi-style operation. Authorities claim the technical infrastructure, including the MCAP token and related platfor...
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Indian-Origin Tech CEO Says His AI Startup Is Being Blackmailed To Extort $3 Million
The company has reported the extortion attempt to law enforcement and has indicated its intent to pursue further legal action against the individuals involved.
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Iran Tackles Unauthorised Crypto Mining After 95 Percent of Bitcoin Mining Devices Found Operating Illegally
Iran’s electricity regulator has revealed that 95 percent of the country’s 427,000 Bitcoin mining machines operate without licences, consuming over 1,400 megawatts of subsidised power daily. Authorities have shut down 104 illegal farms and seized 1,465 devices in Tehran Province alone. A new public-reporting scheme offers cash rewards to citize...
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Singapore Court Approves WazirX Restructuring Plan Following $234 Million Hack
The Singapore High Court has approved WazirX’s revised restructuring plan following the $234 million hack in 2024. The ruling enables the exchange to restart operations and repay over 150,000 users through recovery tokens. The hack, traced to North Korea’s Lazarus Group, forced a halt in withdrawals. The decision marks a key step toward restori...
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Bengaluru Techie Loses 55 Lakhs In Crypto Fraud On Matrimony Site
A 32-year-old IT professional from Ullal Upanagara in Bengaluru has filed a police complaint alleging he was cheated of over Rs 55 lakh by fraudsters.
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Navi Mumbai Man Loses Rs 52 Lakh In Cryptocurrency Investment Fraud
A 60-year-old contractor from Navi Mumbai has allegedly been duped of more than Rs 52 lakh after being lured to invest in cryptocurrency for higher returns, police said on Thursday.
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WazirX Parent Zettai Urges Singapore Court to Review WazirX Restructuring, Extend Moratorium
Zettai, the parent company of crypto exchange WazirX, has approached the Singapore High Court seeking a reassessment of its financial restructuring plan. The filing also requests an extension of the ongoing moratorium, which has protected both Zettai and WazirX from creditor lawsuits while the company works on its reimbursement strategy.
