From $1.46 billion in Ether being stolen to hackers returning money: Here’s a look at some of the largest crypto heists as Binance hit with largest in historyBinance has reported a significant hack that resulted in $6.3 billion being compromised. The company froze nearly $3 billion and promises t...
30 Oct, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
Blockchain analysis firm TRM says North Korea behind Binance crypto theftNorth Korean hackers were behind a $6.3 billion raid on cryptocurrency exchange Binance, according to US blockchain analysis firm TRM Labs.
30 Oct, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
Are your Cryptocurrencies safe from cyber attacks? Over $350 million heist at Crypto exchange platform raises questionsCryptocurrency heist: Last year, attackers stole $2.9 billion worth of crypto across nearly 150 different attacks, according to researchers...
26 Sep, 2026, 02.33 AM IST
US takes risky bet on private 'pirates' to combat cybercrimeThe United States will allow private companies to hack foreign cybercriminal groups, a seemingly unprecedented measure that is dividing exp...
16 Aug, 2026, 11.58 AM IST
US takes risky bet on private 'pirates' to combat cybercrimeThe US will allow approved private companies to hack foreign cybercriminal groups under government supervision, targeting ransomware and on...
15 Aug, 2026, 07.24 AM IST
Hackers hit Bitcoin’s safest hiding place in ongoing attackHackers exploited a software flaw in Coldcard Bitcoin wallets, causing significant financial losses. This vulnerability affected the securi...
03 Aug, 2026, 11.42 AM IST
Tech, crypto firms to help tackle illegal wildlife tradeAnnouncement made as part of a business forum convened by Prince William and The Royal Foundation's United for Wildlife during London Cli...
22 Jun, 2026, 08.02 AM IST
Iran’s sanctions-busting crypto ambitions grow on toll paymentsIran proposes digital currency for Strait of Hormuz passage tolls. This move highlights a significant sanctions-evasion network. While legi...
10 Apr, 2026, 02.02 PM IST
Iran's $7.8 billion crypto market draws fresh attentionIran's crypto market is seeing increased activity. Citizens are using digital currency for safety during conflict. Authorities are also usi...
05 Mar, 2026, 12.32 AM IST
Iran's surging crypto activity draws US scrutinyCrypto use in Iran is surging amid sanctions and currency collapse, prompting U.S. scrutiny of platforms for possible sanctions evasion, wh...
07 Feb, 2026, 12.28 PM IST
North Korean hackers sent stolen crypto to wallet used by Asian payment firmA major Cambodian payments firm received crypto worth over $150,000 from a digital wallet used by North Korean hacking outfit Lazarus. The ...
15 Jul, 2024, 04.34 PM IST
Crypto hacking thefts double to $1.4 bln in first half, say researchersThe amount of cryptocurrency stolen in hacks globally more than doubled in the first six months of 2024 from a year earlier, driven by a sm...
05 Jul, 2024, 06.47 PM IST
Crypto crackdown intensifies on Hamas financeThis is "primarily because Israel has been very aggressive and successful in taking down these fundraising efforts", he added.
26 Oct, 2023, 11.04 AM IST
Tether freezes crypto linked to 'terrorism and warfare' in Israel and UkraineCryptocurrency issuer Tether has frozen 32 crypto wallet addresses containing a combined $873,118 it said were linked to "terrorism and war...
17 Oct, 2023, 08.58 AM IST
Tether freezes crypto linked to 'terrorism and warfare' in Israel and UkraineCryptocurrency issuer Tether has frozen 32 crypto wallet addresses containing a combined $873,118 it said were linked to "terrorism and war...
16 Oct, 2023, 09.48 PM IST
Hamas' cash-to-crypto global finance maze in Israel's sightsEarlier this week, Israeli police said they froze a Barclays bank account the authorities said was linked to Hamas fundraising and blocked ...
16 Oct, 2023, 02.23 PM IST
WazirX says preparing response to ED notice, partners TRM Labs to detect crypto fraudIndia’s largest crypto exchange WazirX says its partnership with TRM Labs, a blockchain intelligence company, will help it to monitor, inve...
02 Jul, 2021, 12.14 AM IST