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Entrepreneur Loses $1.25 Million in Fake Coinbase Crypto Scam Involving MrBeast

Entrepreneur Loses $1.25 Million in Fake Coinbase Crypto Scam Involving MrBeast

Erik Bergman, a prominent Swedish entrepreneur known for his work in the online gaming affiliate sector, recently disclosed a major financial loss due to a targeted cryptocurrency fraud. Following his genuine one million dollar contribution to Team Water, a clean water initiative supported by popular YouTuber MrBeast and inventor Mark

Anthropic’s Claude AI Exploited in Large-Scale Bitcoin Cyberattacks

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Anthropic’s Claude AI Exploited in Large-Scale Bitcoin Cyberattacks

A new report from Anthropic, a leading AI infrastructure company, reveals how cybercriminals are exploiting its Claude AI chatbot to orchestrate sophisticated cyberattacks, despite robust safety measures. Released on Wednesday, the “Threat Intelligence” report, details alarming cases where Claude has been misused to execute large-scale exploits and hacks, including cryptocurrency

Peter Todd’s Solana Memecoin Scam Highlights Pattern of Suspicious Paid Actions

Peter Todd’s Solana Memecoin Scam Highlights Pattern of Suspicious Paid Actions

Peter Todd, a veteran Bitcoin developer, has once again found himself at the center of controversy within the crypto community, this time for promoting a Solana based memecoin in a move that many have labeled a pump-and-dump scam. On August 17, 2025, Peter Todd disclosed that he was paid $5,

DOJ Filing Shows MoonPay Executives Sent $250,000 to Nigerian Scammer

DOJ Filing Shows MoonPay Executives Sent $250,000 to Nigerian Scammer

A recent Department of Justice (DOJ) filing seeking to recover fraudulently obtained cryptocurrency has shed light on a sophisticated scam that may involve high-profile victims from the crypto industry. According to a report by NOTUS, the filing suggests that the CEO and CFO of MoonPay, a prominent crypto payment firm,

U.S. Secret Service Launches Global Operation to Tackle Crypto Scams

U.S. Secret Service Launches Global Operation to Tackle Crypto Scams

The United States Secret Service is intensifying its fight against digital financial crimes, with its Global Investigative Operations Center (GIOC) at the forefront of tracking cryptocurrency related fraud. Led by lawyer Kali Smith, who directs the agency’s cryptocurrency strategy, the GIOC team relies on software, subpoenas, and spreadsheets to

Crypto Website Attacks Surge as Trezor, CoinMarketCap, and Cointelegraph Face Exploits

Crypto Website Attacks Surge as Trezor, CoinMarketCap, and Cointelegraph Face Exploits

A wave of cyberattacks has hit major cryptocurrency platforms, with Trezor, CoinMarketCap, and Cointelegraph all reporting security breaches over the past few days. These incidents, occurring between June 20 and June 23, 2025, highlight a growing threat to crypto users as hackers exploit website vulnerabilities to launch phishing scams and

Feds Confiscate $225 Million in Tether Stablecoin from Pig Butchering Scams

Feds Confiscate $225 Million in Tether Stablecoin from Pig Butchering Scams

Federal authorities have executed a huge operation, seizing approximately $225.3 million in cryptocurrency linked to widespread investment scams, marking the largest such seizure in U.S. Secret Service history. The joint effort, involving the U.S. Secret Service, FBI, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District

How to Protect Your Crypto Investments from Scams

How to Protect Your Crypto Investments from Scams

The crypto space is dynamic and full of opportunities, but it’s also a breeding ground for scams that can drain your wallet and funds in a heartbeat. With new crypto projects and coins emerging all the time, and scammers getting more sophisticated, protecting your investments requires vigilance and a

TRON X Account Hacked, Scammer Transfers Stolen Funds to OKX Exchange

TRON X Account Hacked, Scammer Transfers Stolen Funds to OKX Exchange

On May 2, 2025, the official X account of TRON DAO, a prominent blockchain platform, fell victim to a meticulously orchestrated social engineering attack. Unlike breaches stemming from technical flaws, this incident exploited human vulnerabilities, targeting a TRON DAO member to gain unauthorized access to the verified account. The breach

Pump.fun Co-Founder Dylan Kerler Allegedly Tied to 2017 ICO Scams

Pump.fun Co-Founder Dylan Kerler Allegedly Tied to 2017 ICO Scams

Dylan Kerler, a co-founder of the world’s largest memecoin launchpad, Pump.fun, has built a platform that revolutionized crypto content creation, enabling anyone to launch their own digital coins quickly and easily, and earn money in the process. However, a WIRED investigation has uncovered evidence suggesting that years before

DeFi Market Maker Meteora Co-founder Ben Chow Resigns After Libra Memecoin Scandal

DeFi Market Maker Meteora Co-founder Ben Chow Resigns After Libra Memecoin Scandal

Some in crypto were surprised to learn about the sudden resignation of Ben Chow, co-founder of Meteora, a decentralized automated market maker, amid the scandal involving the controversial Libra memecoin. Meow, the pseudonymous founder of Solana DEX Jupiter and co-founder of Meteora, shared the news, highlighting the challenging decisions that

Crypto Scammer Jeremy Cahen Added to Puerto Rico's Most Wanted List for Assault

Crypto Scammer Jeremy Cahen Added to Puerto Rico's Most Wanted List for Assault

In a surprising turn of events, Jeremy Cahen, known to some in the crypto community as Pauly0x, has found himself on Puerto Rico's Top 10 Most Wanted list. This development comes after allegations of assault surfaced against him, escalating his legal troubles significantly. Cahen, who is somewhat known

Church Pastor Faces Fraud Charges Over Crypto Scam

Church Pastor Faces Fraud Charges Over Crypto Scam

In a shocking turn of events, a 51-year-old Miami resident and church pastor, identified as Francier Obando Pinillo, has been accused of betraying the trust of his congregation by orchestrating a sophisticated cryptocurrency scam. According to an announcement by the U.S. Department of Justice, Pinillo stands indicted on 26

Squid Game Season 2 Uncovers Crypto Scammer in Thrilling New Plot Twist

Squid Game Season 2 Uncovers Crypto Scammer in Thrilling New Plot Twist

In the latest season of the global phenomenon Squid Game, the narrative takes a sharp dive into the murky waters of cryptocurrency scams, spotlighting a character that could be straight out of today's headlines. The introduction of Lee Myung-gi, a 30-year-old YouTube influencer known for his channel "

Crypto Wallet Scam Discovered in YouTube Comments

Crypto Wallet Scam Discovered in YouTube Comments

Scammers have once again raised the stakes by exploiting one of the internet's most popular platforms, YouTube. Kaspersky, the well-known Russian cybersecurity firm, recently highlighted a sophisticated scam targeting cryptocurrency enthusiasts through the comments section of finance-related videos. The scam begins innocuously enough with comments appearing to be

Hawk Tuah Memecoin Crashes Dramatically, Sparks Controversy

Hawk Tuah Memecoin Crashes Dramatically, Sparks Controversy

Hawk Tuah (HAWK), a memecoin launched by viral sensation Haliey Welch, experienced a quick meteoric rise only to plummet dramatically shortly after, stirring a whirlwind of backlash and controversy. Upon its debut at 10:00 PM UTC on December 4, Hawk Tuah soared to an astonishing market cap of $490

Report: US, China, and UK Dominate in Scam and Failed Crypto Projects

Report: US, China, and UK Dominate in Scam and Failed Crypto Projects

A recent study by 5Money and Storible paints a stark picture of the crypto landscape. From January 2022 to October 2024, the United States, China, and the United Kingdom have emerged as the leading nations in both scam and dead crypto project launches, attracting global attention to the underbelly of

Pump.fun Shuts Down Livestream Feature Amid Controversy

Pump.fun Shuts Down Livestream Feature Amid Controversy

In a rather abrupt turn of events, Pump.fun, the platform renowned for launching Solana-based memecoins, has decided to pull the plug on its livestream feature. This decision comes hot on the heels of various controversial live streams that ranged from scams to violence. The feature, which allowed for live

MrBeast Addresses Crypto Scam Allegations in Interview with Oompaville

MrBeast Addresses Crypto Scam Allegations in Interview with Oompaville

In the world of YouTube and digital fame, controversies are not uncommon, but when they cross into the realm of financial integrity, the stakes get significantly higher. Jimmy Donaldson, known worldwide as MrBeast, has recently found himself at the center of such a storm, accused of involvement in cryptocurrency pump-and-dump