India's Ruling Party Accused of Involvement in 'Mega Bitcoin Scam'
The largest political party in India is accusing the ruling Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) of being involved in a bitcoin scam to launder money.
Scam Twitter Profile Impersonates 6 Different Crypto Accounts
Filmmaker Seif Elsbei's Twitter account has been hacked, and took on the personas of at least six different cryptocurrency developers and exchanges.
Vietnam Investigates ICO Fraud After $660 Million in Losses Reported
A team that conducted two token sales involving thousands of investors has gone dark.
Scammers Are Posing As Crypto Exchange Support Staff, Says FBI
The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center warned against criminals who pretend to be tech support for crypto exchanges.
$50 Million Gone? South African Police Probe Suspected Bitcoin Ponzi
As much as $50 million may have been lost by an international group of investors after putting their money into a bitcoin investment group.
BitConnect Lawsuits Are Piling Up In Florida
Another lawsuit seeking class-action status has been filed in Florida against BitConnect.
South Korea: North Korea Stole Millions From Crypto Exchanges Last Year
The South Korean National Intelligence Service claimed North Korea stole "billions of won" in cryptocurrencies last year.
Bee Token ICO Stung by $1 Million Phishing Scam
Due to a phishing scam, investors in the Bee Token ICO have actually sent nearly $1 million to malicious actors instead.
CFTC Sues Obscure Crypto Scheme 'My Big Coin' for Fraud
The Commodity Future Exchange Commission (CFTC) has charged two individuals and a Las Vegas-based business in connection with a cryptocurrency scam.
Hacks, Scams and Attacks: Blockchain's 2017 Disasters
Hackers and scammers netted nearly $490 million in 2017. In this recap, CoinDesk takes a look at the most important incidents and their impact.
