Crypto crime is surging, with AI fraud, stablecoin laundering and ransomware evolution redefining illicit finance. Can regulators keep up?
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Pump.fun’s X account was compromised by hackers who promoted a fake governance token — raising questions about memecoin regulation and security.
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Lazarus Group has stolen over $6 billion in crypto since 2017, making it the most notorious hacking ring in the industry.
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From Argentina to Malaysia, at least five figureheads have become involved in memecoin drama since US President Donald Trump launched his own on Jan. 18.
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The record-breaking $1.4 billion Bybit hack displays the “increasingly creative exploits” seen in the crypto industry, Halborn’s co-founder told Cointelegraph.
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From rapid withdrawals to social media’s real-time breakdown, here’s how Bybit’s record-breaking $1.4 billion hack took shape.
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Bankman-Fried is hoping that he can appeal his case or secure a pardon from President Trump.
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DOGE admitted to clerical errors in its estimated savings, but observers say they haven’t been properly reflected in its documentation.
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US President Donald Trump has hit the ground running with a number of pro-crypto appointments and policies.
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The launch of the LIBRA token has sparked controversy in the Solana ecosystem, seeing Meteora co-founder Ben Chow resign and Jupiter launch an investigation.
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This week, the Libra memecoin sparked an international scandal involving the president of Argentina. To understand it, one must look back to June 2024.
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The executive director of the Wyoming Stable Token Commission, Anthony Apollo, said a “real-time, traceable ecosystem is exponentially better” than the current system.
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This week, four different states introduced crypto-related bills, bringing the number of US states to introduce such legislation up to nine in February alone.
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CZ critiqued CEX listing processes, arguing that the current way of doing things leads to price manipulation. As token launches surge, liquidity is becoming increasingly strained.
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Former CFTC Commissioner Brian Quintenz will return in the top spot after a stint at a16z, paving the way for crypto-friendly regulation.
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