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CoinEx Under Fire: $27.8 Million of Crypto Gone

Crime

September 12, 2023/By thisCrowd

In the high-stakes world of cryptocurrencies, where fortunes can be made and lost with a few clicks, a gripping tale of intrigue has emerged from the depths of CoinEx, a renowned exchange. On a...

Turkey’s Crypto Exchange Thodex Collapse

Crime

September 9, 2023/By thisCrowd

Few stories are as compelling as the journey of Thodex, a Turkish cryptocurrency exchange that experienced soaring highs and devastating lows. This is the tale of a crypto exchange that left a shocking mark...

North Korea Hacker Group: FBI Tracks Movement of $40 Million Stolen Bitcoin’s

PPL, Crime

August 23, 2023/By thisCrowd

In the ever-evolving world of cryptocurrencies, a gripping tale unfolds, one that reads like a digital thriller set against the backdrop of the United States. Picture this: a trove of Bitcoins worth a staggering...

When Art and Malware Collide: The $95 Billion Tale

Crime, Hdwe, nfts

August 22, 2023/By thisCrowd

Imagine a world where the boundaries between art and technology blur, where digital creations become as valuable as masterpieces exhibited in the most prestigious galleries of the art world. In August 2021, this realm...

Silk Road: How Dread Pirate Roberts Was Captured

PPL, Crime

August 20, 2023/By thisCrowd

Aaaarrrrrr!!! mate! Gather 'round as I spin a yarn of intrigue and recklessness on the high seas of the digital realm. Picture a digital pirate, not one sailing the deep, but navigating the hidden...

Embezzlement and Meme Stocks: CFO’s Ill-Gotten Gains

Crime

August 18, 2023/By thisCrowd

In a plot that reads like a crypto-themed thriller, the former chief financial officer of a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) found himself in hot water after a daring embezzlement involving a touch of...

Inside the Trezor Vulnerability

Crime, Hdwe

August 17, 2023/By thisCrowd

In parallel, a real-world drama unfolded involving an NYC-based investor. What began as a modest $50,000 investment in Theta swiftly evolved into a staggering windfall of $2 million. However, this tale took a sudden...

Cryptocurrency Scams: A Guide for the Paranoid Investor

Crime, Altcoins

August 12, 2023/By thisCrowd

Buckle up, because we're diving straight into the gritty world of dodging cryptocurrency scams. No frills, no fairy tales – just hard-hitting facts to keep your virtual wallet safe and sound. Rule #1: No Crypto...

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Masks, Money, and Walmart: The Unbelievable Story of the Crypto Hackers – $4 Billion Heist

Bitcoin, Crime, PPL

August 5, 2023/By thisCrowd

Picture this: a wild and audacious crypto heist in the heart of New York City, featuring a tech-savvy couple who thought they could outsmart the police and the United States government. Heather Morgan and...

The Mysterious Death Saga of Crypto Billionaires

Bitcoin, Crime, PPL

August 3, 2023/By thisCrowd

Once upon a time in the wacky world of cryptocurrencies, a jaw-dropping series of events unfolded that left the crypto community in utter disbelief. It was a month like no other, where the universe...

Cryptocurrency Heists Soar: A $3 Billion Battle Against Cyber Thieves

Crime, PPL

August 2, 2023/By thisCrowd

In the ever-evolving realm of cryptocurrencies, trust remains an essential factor, but the industry's battle against relentless thieves has been an ongoing struggle. The staggering amount of $3 billion was brazenly stolen through 125...

silk road marketplace, Roger Thomas Clark, Variety Jones

The Controversial Tale of Roger Thomas Clark and Silk Road

Crime, PPL

August 1, 2023/By thisCrowd

Nearly ten years ago, the dark-web drug empire known as the Silk Road faced its downfall in a massive law enforcement operation masterminded by the FBI. The market's boss, Ross Ulbricht, was apprehended in...

FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Faces Jail Ahead of Fraud Trial for Witness Tampering

Crime, PPL, Reg-Laws

July 31, 2023/By thisCrowd

U.S. prosecutors are taking aggressive measures against FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, seeking to revoke his bond and incarcerate him before his October fraud trial. They accuse him of repeatedly attempting to influence witness testimony,...

Unraveling the HEX: SEC’s Legal Battle Against Richard Heart’s Crypto Offerings

Altcoins, Crime, PPL, Reg-Laws

July 31, 2023/By thisCrowd

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken legal action against Richard Schueler, also known as Richard Heart within the crypto community, for allegedly conducting unregistered offerings of three tokens. In a...