Category: Cryptocurrencies
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The Fed cancels crypto fintech supervision in a sweeping regulatory shift. The central bank announced the end of its dedicated program for monitoring banks’ digital asset and fintech activity. Oversight will now move into the Fed’s standard supervision framework. The Program’s Origins The Novel Activities Supervision Program began in 2023. It was designed to oversee…
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Grinex sanctioned by U.S. authorities for acting as the successor to Garantex, a Russian crypto exchange linked to ransomware and illicit finance. The move cuts its access to the global financial system and places pressure on its leadership. Why Grinex Was Targeted The U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control announced the sanctions in August…
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Russia has restricted voice and video calls on WhatsApp and Telegram. This move affects millions and strengthens the state’s control over online communication. Reasons for the restrictions Roskomnadzor, Russia’s communications regulator, claims criminals use these apps for fraud, extortion, and sabotage coordination. Officials say both platforms failed to comply with legal demands for user data…
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Law enforcement has executed a major blow against the BlackSuit ransomware seizure, dismantling the gang’s core infrastructure in a global operation. Authorities removed key systems and seized over $1 million in cryptocurrency, disrupting the group’s ability to launch further attacks. What Law Enforcement Seized On July 24, 2025, agencies involved in Operation Checkmate seized four…
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The GreedyBear crypto theft campaign has entered a more aggressive phase, targeting cryptocurrency users worldwide with a coordinated mix of fake browser extensions, phishing websites, and malicious software. Researchers say the group has stolen over $1 million in digital assets, marking one of its most profitable runs to date. Expanding the Attack Arsenal GreedyBear’s operation…
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The Tornado Cash verdict has ignited strong reactions across the crypto industry. A U.S. jury found co-founder Roman Storm guilty of conspiracy to operate an unlicensed money-transmitting business. The jury acquitted him of sanctions violations and failed to agree on a money-laundering charge, marking a pivotal moment for open-source privacy tool developers. Mixed Jury Decision…
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The UK police have turned a seized crypto asset into a surprising windfall. In a case that began with theft and ended with a profit, Lancashire Constabulary reported an extra £500,000 gained after selling confiscated Bitcoin. The cryptocurrency had appreciated in value while in custody, creating a unique situation in the world of asset recovery.…
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A Bitcoin mining pool hack has rocked the crypto world, forcing one of the largest pools to shut down after suffering a major theft. Over $2 million worth of Bitcoin was stolen, marking one of the most damaging mining pool breaches to date. Hackers Steal 20 BTC from ViaBTC Sub-Pool The victim is a sub-pool…
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Millions of cryptocurrency users are at risk as a new malware campaign uses malicious ads to trick them into downloading fake trading apps. According to Check Point Research (CPR), the attack—known as JSCEAL—has already reached millions of potential victims in the EU and beyond. The malware campaign began in March 2024 and is still active…
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The developers behind Samourai Wallet have entered a guilty plea in a high-profile crypto privacy case. Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill, co-founders of the Bitcoin privacy app, admitted to operating an unlicensed money transmitting business in a deal that avoids harsher charges. Their plea, reported by multiple outlets, drops the initial charge of money…