Crypto Scandal

Crypto scandals refer to events involving fraud, mismanagement, or unethical behavior within the cryptocurrency industry. These incidents often lead to significant financial losses, loss of trust, and negative public perception of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology.

Scam Token Linked to Squid Game Tanks 99% on Base

Anmol Khatiwada

A fake Squid Game token on Base crashed 99%, scamming investors with a pump-and-dump tied to show hype. A new ...

Pig Butchering Scams Swipe $3.6B in 2024: Major L for Crypto

Sahil Poudel

Summary: Crypto took a massive hit in 2024, with scammers pulling off $3.6 billion in “pig butchering” schemes, mostly on ...

Russia Gears Up with AI to Take Down Crypto Crimes

Sahil Poudel

Summary: Russia might have stopped crypto mining in some regions but Russia’s central bank is rolling out an AI-powered platform ...

South Korea and the US Squad Up to Fight North Korean Crypto Hackers

Sahil Poudel

Summary: South Korea and the US are joining forces to clap back at North Korean hackers. With Lazarus Group pulling ...

Argentina Seizes $3.5M in USDT Over Rainbowex Ponzi Drama

Sahil Poudel

Summary:Argentina’s justice system just dropped the hammer on Rainbowex, a Ponzi scheme promising wild returns. Authorities froze $3.5 million in ...

North Korean Hackers Lose $458K in Failed ETH Trade

Anmol Khatiwada

North Korean hackers lost nearly $458K in just 48 hours while trading on Hyperliquid, betting on Ethereum’s price rise. They ...

Two Cali Dudes Charged for $22M Crypto Scam

Sahil Poudel

Summary: Gabriel Hay and Gavin Mayo are two 23 year olds who wanted to test the water and now are ...

Hawk Tuah Girl Finally Speaks Out on $HAWK Token Drama

Sahil Poudel

Summary: Hailey Welch who’s widely and by widely I mean worldwide known as “Hwak Tuah Girl” has finally spoken after ...

CBI Uncovers Crypto Scam Schemes Targeting Seniors in the US and Canada

Anmol Khatiwada

A cryptocurrency fraud involving seniors got three individuals behind bars in Delhi-NCR. They were able to steal more than $30 ...

Nigeria cracks down on crypto romance scams, arrests nearly 800 scammers

Sahil Poudel

Summary: Nigeria’s anti-graft agency busted a massive crypto scam operation in Lagos, arresting 792 suspects. The scammers used fake online ...