Storms can erupt in the blink of an eye in the crypto sphere. Mantra (OM), once hailed by its supporters, has just experienced a dizzying 95% drop. As accusations of manipulation and opacity fly, John Mullin, CEO of the project, steps up. Between firm denial and promises of recovery, the scenario mixes a crisis of confidence with survival strategies.
The crypto world has experienced a financial earthquake. In the first quarter of 2025, hackers siphoned off $1.63 billion, shattering all records. A staggering figure, boosted by the titanic attack on Bybit, which alone accounts for 92% of the losses. But behind these brutal statistics lie more nuanced realities: exploited vulnerabilities, vulnerable ecosystems, and fragile resilience. A dive into the depths of a crisis that shakes the foundations of decentralization.
A Binance employee suspended for front-running, an internal investigation shaking the ecosystem, and a crypto community playing detectives on X... These are the ingredients of an explosive case. Between on-chain clues and growing suspicions, let's look back at a hunt for fraudsters where the blockchain leaves no room for secrets.
Microsoft has just issued an alert regarding new sophisticated malware specifically targeting crypto wallets. This malware, capable of bypassing security systems, threatens 20 of the most popular crypto wallets, including Coinbase and MetaMask.
At the heart of a scandal blending crypto and political intrigues, an Argentine lawyer shakes up the established order. The LIBRA case, which oscillates between financial manipulation and a game of deception, promises to be one of the most striking episodes in the crypto universe. In this turbulent context, every word counts and every gesture is scrutinized.
The Lazarus Group, a hacker collective affiliated with North Korea, continues its illegal activities by exploiting crypto. Recently, a transaction of 400 ETH, worth approximately 750,000 dollars, was identified on Tornado Cash, a platform known for anonymizing blockchain transactions. At the same time, the group has launched a new malware campaign targeting developers, confirming its evolution towards increasingly sophisticated attacks.
Yesterday, surrounded by four gray walls and the clinking of bars, Sam Bankman-Fried blew out his 33 candles. A celebration far from the golden trappings of his FTX days, but under the spotlight of a scandal that still shakes the crypto world. Sentenced to 25 years in prison, the former golden boy of cryptocurrencies provides, from his cell, a version of his story where innocence and political calculation intertwine.
The French justice system is currently facing a bitcoin fraud case of considerable magnitude, involving two Franco-Israelis accused of embezzling nearly 12 million euros. One of them, Julien-Daniel X., is being held in detention after being arrested in France during a ski trip. He claims to have been arrested solely because he is Israeli.
Argentina, already shaken by a persistent economic crisis, now sees its president Javier Milei caught in a judicial storm related to the crypto Libra. While Milei, a champion of libertarianism, promised a monetary revolution, a hastily deleted promotional tweet and opaque transactions have triggered a sensational investigation. Amid speculative surges, suspicions of pump-and-dump schemes, and criminal proceedings, the Libra case reveals the dark corners of a crypto ecosystem in search of credibility.
The largest hack in the history of crypto is experiencing alarming developments. In just 10 days, hackers have managed to launder all of the 1.4 billion dollars stolen from the Bybit platform. Despite this swift execution, blockchain security experts estimate that a portion of the funds could still be recovered.
Crypto has just experienced the heist of the century. On February 21, Bybit, one of the giants of centralized exchanges, was siphoned off 1.4 billion dollars. But the real shock lies elsewhere: in just a week, hackers have already laundered 605 million dollars worth of Ether. Unprecedented. Behind this feat is a feared actor: the Lazarus group, the armed wing of North Korea. An unexpected tool at the heart of the scandal: THORChain, the interchain protocol beloved by degens.
The Lazarus group, the main suspect in the historic hacking of Bybit estimated at $1.4 billion, would also be involved in recent memecoin scams on Solana, notably via the Pump.fun platform, according to findings by blockchain investigator ZachXBT.
The CEO of Bybit, Ben Zhou, has recently taken a strong stance against Pi Network ($PI), stating that it is a scam and that his exchange will never list a fraudulent project. This statement follows a controversy triggered by a Pi Network page, which claimed that Bybit was losing its influence in the crypto market after Pi Network allegedly refused to be listed on the exchange.
On February 21, 2025, the crypto exchange platform Bybit fell victim to an unprecedented hacking incident, resulting in the loss of over 1.4 billion dollars in digital assets. This incident marks the largest theft in the history of cryptocurrencies, far surpassing previous major hacks.
On February 21, 2025, Bybit, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchange platforms, revealed that it had fallen victim to a sophisticated cyberattack. According to an official statement, a cold wallet holding Ethereum (ETH) was compromised, allowing an attacker to transfer $560 million to an unidentified hot wallet. This incident highlights the security challenges faced by exchanges in the crypto universe.
A model employee? Rather an illusion. Behind her Excel files, Ho Kai Xin embezzled 5.7 million in crypto. The Singaporean justice system offers her a 10-year stay behind bars.
The LIBRA token, briefly supported by Argentine President Javier Milei, has proven to be a financial disaster for the majority of its investors. According to a study conducted by a blockchain research firm, over 13,000 traders suffered losses exceeding a total of 251 million dollars.
The crypto market is going through a new period of turbulence, and Solana (SOL) is directly suffering the consequences. In 24 hours, the cryptocurrency has dropped by 6.2%, reaching $166.42, its lowest level since mid-December. This decline occurs in the context of controversies related to memecoins based on its blockchain, notably LIBRA.
The crypto universe has just experienced a new earthquake. Pump.fun, a platform known for its express rises of ephemeral tokens, today accuses internal actors of having manipulated its ecosystem. A revelation that sheds stark light on the structural flaws of a sector that is nonetheless accustomed to turbulence. Far from the usual denunciations of external fraud, it is the heart of the system that seems to have trembled here. How could a platform boasting transparency become the stage for such a scenario? And what does this episode reveal about the urgency to reinvent the rules of the game?
The intoxication of power, the bite of scandal. Accused of fraud, Javier Milei wavers, pursued by justice and abandoned by a betrayed nation. The storm is brewing in Argentina.
The crypto universe also hides traps molded in the shadows of screens. Swagg Man, former king of social networks turned symbol of uninhibited capitalism, now embodies this dark side. Accused of embezzling 1.8 million euros through false investments in crypto and real estate, his arrest reveals much more than mere fraud: a scheme where influence turns into a financial weapon. If crypto promises emancipation, it remains a playground for illusionists in the guise of wealthy magnates.
A new threat looms over the crypto world. According to a recent analysis conducted by Kaspersky, a malware called "SparkCat" integrates into the software development kits (SDKs) used to create applications available on the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store. This malware is specifically designed to extract recovery phrases of crypto wallets from images stored on users' devices, thus jeopardizing the security of their funds.
While Elon Musk is launching rockets, his father Errol is catapulting a dubious memecoin. The goal? 200 million, a few family scandals, and a nice dose of crypto chaos.
The crypto world has recently been shaken by the emergence of $Melania, a new memecoin launched by Melania Trump. This token quickly attracted the attention of investors but also raised concerns about the possibility of a Rug Pull, a scam where developers abandon the project after taking investors' funds. These concerns intensified when analysts discovered that nearly 90% of the total supply of the Melania memecoin was held in a single crypto wallet.
The IMF, like a perplexed teacher, advises Kenya to abandon its old recipes for a fresher and more digestible crypto-regulation, not forgetting to eliminate the scammers from the menu.
Indonesia, the largest economy in Southeast Asia, officially joined the BRICS bloc in January 2025, marking a major turning point in the reconfiguration of global economic alliances. This membership significantly strengthens the group's weight, which now represents over 51% of the world's population and 40% of global GDP.
The year 2024 has been marked by a spectacular rise in the value of cryptocurrencies, with Bitcoin reaching an historic peak of $108,135. However, this meteoric growth has also led to a troubling increase in kidnappings and extortions targeting crypto traders and investors.
The numbers are dizzying, the actions are striking: T3 FCU turns USDT into a nightmare for international fraudsters.
On the chessboard of cryptocurrencies, AI is the king of scammers, ruining the French in a game where only fraudsters win.
The recent events on the Hyperliquid platform have highlighted a growing threat in the crypto universe: the involvement of North Korean hackers. Over $256 million was withdrawn from the platform in record time, triggering major concerns among investors and industry observers. Hyperliquid: a platform in crisis facing an unprecedented cyber…