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DARK SECRETS: Chainalysis | Vintage Vibes

I bought peptides with crypto. How my purchase helped fuel a $100 million gray-market, ‘looksmaxxing’ economy

Some of the China-based sellers have pivoted from fentanyl to peptides.

Fortune

U.S. Freezes $344 Million In Crypto Tied To Iran Amid Escalating Regional Tensions

The Trump administration has frozen about $344 million in cryptocurrency it says is linked to Iran, stepping up financial pressure on Tehran as tensions between the countries continue.

International Business Times

Is Iran using cryptocurrencies to circumvent sanctions?

Experts say Iran's Revolutionary Guards are using cryptocurrencies to circumvent Western sanctions and finance allied militias.

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Ransomware payments drop to record low, even as attacks surge

Fewer businesses are paying, but ransomware groups are growing in number.

TechRadar

Bitcoin demand in Nancy Guthrie disappearance shows how crypto is becoming a more frequent feature of physical crimes

TMZ and an Arizona news outlet reported receiving the ransom letter.

Fortune

North Korea's crypto thieving went into overdrive in 2025, with one firm estimating it's responsible for roughly 60% of the $3.4 billion stolen in total

The regime may have made off with more than $2B last year.

PC Gamer

Mass texts and EZ-Pass phishing: $17 billion stolen in crypto scams, largely by the Chinese

Fraudsters are increasingly using advanced technology like crypto and AI to dupe victims.

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Report estimates $17 billion worth of bitcoin was stolen in 2025 alone —massive haul arises from impersonation tactics and the use of AI for scams

2025 saw the largest revenue generated through crypto scams to date with an estimated $17 billion stolen from victims worldwide.

Tom’s Hardware

Key Drivers in Crypto Adoption in Latin America

Recent reports by Chainalysis have shown a sharp rise in crypto transactions within Latin America, a trend that economic experts believe is only getting started.

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North Korean hackers stole record $2 billion in crypto in 2025, including single heist worth $1.5 billion, report claims — rogue state accounts for 60% of all reported crypto thefts this year, $6.75 billion total since records began

Blockchain analytics company Chainalysis says DPRK has set a record for 2025, with the regime expected to execute more sophisticated attacks in the future.

Tom’s Hardware

North Korea stole a record amount of crypto—again: report estimates its hackers’ 2025 haul at $2 billion

The country has now pilfered about $7 billion in crypto all-time.

Fortune

Crypto's Biggest Risk Is Not Volatility

Chainalysis estimates that hackers stole about 2.2 billion dollars in crypto in 2024 alone, a 21 percent increase over the previous year, and notes that this was the fourth year in a row that hacking losses stayed above 1 billion dollars.

International Business Times

Major crackdown freezes over $300 million in cryptocurrency stolen from scams

The crypto industry is fighting back against scams, as it aims to prevent fraudsters from cashing out.

TechRadar

How Chainalysis turned tracking crypto criminals into big business

Today, the company operates in more than 30 countries and has raised $536 million in funding.

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$27 Million Stolen in BigONE Crypto Hack

BigONE, a global cryptocurrency exchange, has confirmed a security breach that resulted in the loss of roughly $27 million in digital assets. According to

The Independent UK

Investing in crypto? Beware of these scams

Pump and dumps, rug pulls and ‘pig butchering’ have helped scammers achieve record revenues from a buoyant market

International Business Times UK

Trump's Massive Investment Portfolio Shows He Made Over $57M From Cryptocurrencies in 2024

US President Donald Trump made over $57 million from his cryptocurrency ventures, raking in millions from meme coin launches and licensing fees.

Fortune

A $31 million Bitcoin donation to Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht may have come from former ‘darknet’ marketplace AlphaBay, according to Chainalysis

Ulbricht reportedly received a mysterious donation of 300 Bitcoin last weekend.

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The Guardian - US

Trump to host dinner for top holders of his crypto token – although many lost money with it

Meme coin buyers may have gotten dinner with president, but they lost millions, Guardian analysis reveals

Fortune

Trump’s memecoin enjoys surprise 10% surge after sales lock up is lifted

Trump’s official memecoin has lost 90% of its value since Jan. 19.

Salon

Trump loves crypto. Scammers do, too

Digital asset schemes cost investors nearly $10 billion last year — that's expected to rise

TechRadar

Around $40 billion worth of illicit crypto transactions took place in 2024

Record figure is likely to rise even higher in 2025 as new information on historical activity emerges.

The Guardian - AU

North Korea behind $1.5bn hack of crypto exchange ByBit, says FBI

The US agency said it refers to this specific North Korean malicious cyber activity as ‘TraderTraitor’

International Business Times UK

Over 800K Investors Lose Over £1.61B on Trump Meme Coin as 31 Early Traders Netted £540M

Early traders likely pumped the price of the Trump meme coin by purchasing massive quantities at low prices before dumping them in days as less experienced investors joined the rally.

Fortune

Thousands of investors in Trump’s memecoin lost $2 billion in just weeks while the family and its partners racked up $100 million in trading fees

Since its Jan. 17 launch, $TRUMP has lost nearly 80% of its share price, which now hovers around $16.

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