Cybercrime

$370M lost to crypto exploits as ‘wrench attacks’ swell: CertiK
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6 February, 2026

$370M lost to crypto exploits as ‘wrench attacks’ swell: CertiK

Crypto theft surged in January, with $370M stolen via scams and exploits, alongside a 75% rise in wrench attacks, further...
Philippines faces looming synthetic identity fraud crisis
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3 February, 2026

Philippines faces looming synthetic identity fraud crisis

An expert warns of rising cases of synthetic identity fraud in the Philippines, challenging the country's progress toward a digital-first...
Chinese-language networks dominate $82B illicit fund laundering
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30 January, 2026

Chinese-language networks dominate $82B illicit fund laundering

Illicit crypto laundering hit $82B in 2025 as Chinese-language networks took the lead, moving huge daily volumes and an increasing...
Australian regulator warns of crypto, AI on ‘regulatory perimeter’
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29 January, 2026

Australian regulator warns of crypto, AI on ‘regulatory perimeter’

Australia’s finance regulator warns digital assets and AI sit in regulatory gaps for 2026, raising risks of misconduct, cybercrime, and...
Did Tether freeze Venezuela’s stablecoins? Is Iran next?
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13 January, 2026

Did Tether freeze Venezuela’s stablecoins? Is Iran next?

Tether froze over $180M in USDT on TRON, sparking speculation of Venezuelan links, while other sanction-dodging nations using stablecoins face...
Digital asset hack losses drop 60% in December
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5 January, 2026

Digital asset hack losses drop 60% in December

Crypto crime losses fell sharply in December 2025, dropping 60% month-over-month to $76M, signaling a notable decline in hacks and...