Blockchain security firm Chainlight has been awarded a $10,000 bounty for uncovering a potential vulnerability in Perpetual Protocol, a decentralized exchange (DEX) based on Optimism. The vulnerability, which was found in the protocol’s “AccountBalance” contract, could have put $32 million of customer funds at risk. If exploited, the flaw would have allowed bad actors to […]
Crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun has offered a 5% bounty to the hacker responsible for the recent theft of funds from Poloniex. The extent of the attack is still unclear, but it has been reported that $31 million worth of digital assets were moved from one of Poloniex’s hot wallets. The stolen funds were then transferred […]
SafeMoon CEO Braden John Karony’s bail release order has been put on hold by United States federal prosecutors. They argue that Karony is a flight risk and his release could pose a danger to the community. The prosecutors challenged a Utah Magistrate judge’s decision to grant Karony a $500,000 bail, and a New York District […]
In a joint effort called “Operation Hyphen,” cryptocurrency exchange Kraken collaborated with the South East Regional Organised Crime Unit (SEROCU) to recover and return over $2 million worth of stolen cryptocurrency. The investigation focused on a fraudulent website called “iotaseed.io,” created by a 40-year-old individual from the Netherlands named Wybo Wiersma. Wiersma allegedly exploited unsuspecting […]
The former compliance chief of OneCoin, a cryptocurrency scheme that defrauded investors out of $4 billion, has pleaded guilty to wire fraud and money laundering charges. Irinia Dilkinska, the “Head of Legal and Compliance,” admitted to facilitating the laundering of millions of dollars of illicit profits obtained through OneCoin’s multi-level-marketing scheme. Despite her role in […]
Irina Dilkinska, the former head of compliance at OneCoin, has pleaded guilty to charges of wire fraud and money laundering. Dilkinska, who served as “Head of Legal and Compliance” for the cryptocurrency project, admitted to facilitating the laundering of millions of dollars in illicit profits. Despite her position, she actively participated in the day-to-day operations […]
Taiwanese prosecutors have identified two new suspects in the ongoing investigation of the JPEX scandal. Chang Tung-Ying, the chief partner of JPEX’s Taiwan Office, and JPEX lecturer Shih Yu-sheng are now under scrutiny for alleged fraud. The Taipei District Prosecutors Office has formally requested their custody, citing violations of the Banking Act and the Money […]
The cryptocurrency exchange JPEX is facing further developments in its ongoing saga. Taiwan prosecutors have reportedly identified new alleged suspects in the case. The Taipei District Prosecutors Office (TDPO) has requested the custody of Chang Tung-ying, the chief partner at JPEX’s Taiwan office, over allegations of fraud. The authorities have also summoned three other individuals, […]
SEC Chair Gary Gensler has expressed openness to a potential reboot of the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX, as long as the new leadership operates within the boundaries of the law. Gensler emphasized the importance of building investor trust, proper disclosures, and avoiding conflicts of interest. Tom Farley, former president of the New York Stock Exchange […]
Australian cryptocurrency exchange CoinSpot has reportedly fallen victim to a hack, resulting in a loss of $2.4 million. The breach is believed to be a result of a compromised private key on one of CoinSpot’s hot wallets. Blockchain analyst ZachXBT identified two transactions entering the hacker’s wallet, which were then transferred to the Bitcoin network […]
