Cybercrime

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...
2025’s crypto criminals: Making bank while cutting off fingers
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31 December, 2025

2025’s crypto criminals: Making bank while cutting off fingers

2025 exposed a darker side of crypto crime, with unprecedented profits from hacks and a troubling shift toward physical threats...
European regulators warn consumers on crypto, AI scams
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22 December, 2025

European regulators warn consumers on crypto, AI scams

Europe’s financial watchdogs have released new factsheets warning consumers about digital asset scams, highlighting how AI is making fraud harder...
Kenya sets up special unit to combat growing ‘crypto’ fraud
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12 December, 2025

Kenya sets up special unit to combat growing ‘crypto’ fraud

Kenya’s Directorate of Criminal Investigations has set up a new unit to crack down on ‘crypto’ crime, which cost local...
UK sets stricter anti-corruption strategy for digital assets
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10 December, 2025

UK sets stricter anti-corruption strategy for digital assets

The U.K. unveils its anti-corruption plan, which includes boosting enforcement, expanding its DCU, and targeting dirty money, bribery, and illicit...