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Southern Utah man sentenced to 3 years in prison for crypto-linked wire fraud scheme

Southern Utah man sentenced to 3 years in prison for crypto-linked wire fraud scheme

Brian Garry Sewell, a resident of Southern Utah, has been sentenced to three years in prison for his involvement in a wire fraud scheme linked to cryptocurrency. Federal…

1/16/2026 2 min read

BUSINESS #BUSINESS #FINANCE #CRYPTO FRAUD

Korbit fined $1.9 million for anti money-laundering, customer verification breaches

Korbit fined $1.9 million for anti money-laundering, customer verification breaches

Korbit, a prominent South Korean cryptocurrency exchange, has been fined for breaches related to anti-money laundering and customer verification protocols. This penalty comes at…

12/31/2025 2 min read

EXCHANGE #EXCHANGE #POLICY #KORBIT

Trust Wallet users lose $7 million to hacked Chrome extension

Trust Wallet users lose $7 million to hacked Chrome extension

Trust Wallet users have recently experienced significant losses due to a security breach involving a hacked Chrome extension. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of…

12/26/2025 2 min read

EXCHANGE #EXCHANGE #BNB #SECURITY INCIDENTS

North Korean hackers stole a record $2 billion of crypto in 2025, Chainalysis says

North Korean hackers stole a record $2 billion of crypto in 2025, Chainalysis says

In a significant development, North Korea-linked hackers have been identified as the driving force behind a record year for cryptocurrency thefts. These cybercriminals have…

12/18/2025 3 min read

EXCHANGE #EXCHANGE #SECURITY INCIDENTS #FINANCE

European Crypto Scam Network Dismantled After Laundering $815M

European Crypto Scam Network Dismantled After Laundering $815M

Authorities in Europe have effectively dismantled a significant cryptocurrency fraud and laundering network. This operation was linked to various deceptive activities, including…

12/5/2025 1 min read

OTHER #POLICY #EUROPE #EUROPOL

European Authorities Seize $1.51B Bitcoin-Mixing Service Cryptomixer

European Authorities Seize $1.51B Bitcoin-Mixing Service Cryptomixer

European authorities have taken significant action against a cryptocurrency service known for facilitating illicit activities. The dismantling of a crypto-mixing platform has led…

12/1/2025 1 min read

BTC #BTC #MARKET #POLICY