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Police Expose Pseudo-Crypto Academy: Scammers Cheated Nearly a Thousand Ukrainians Out of $1.1 Million

Ukrainian police have exposed a fraudulent organization that posed as a "Ukrainian Financial Academy" offering cryptocurrency investment courses, defrauding nearly a thousand citizens of over $1.1 million. The scam, advertised on Facebook and Instagram, targeted vulnerable individuals, including pensioners and people with severe illnesses, who lost savings intended for medical treatment or housing. After victims expressed interest, fraudsters gained their trust, convinced them to transfer money to controlled accounts, and displayed fake profits on a bogus platform. Some were allowed small withdrawals to encourage larger investments. When victims tried to recover funds, their accounts were blocked, and they were pressured for additional payments under false pretenses. In one case, a cancer patient lost approximately 500,000 hryvnias meant for treatment. Organizers also coerced victims into taking loans or recruiting others. Police conducted searches in Kharkiv and Dnipropetrovsk regions, detaining four key suspects. They face charges of large-scale fraud as part of a criminal organization, with possible sentences of up to 12 years in prison and asset confiscation.

cryptonews.ru5h ago

Police Expose Pseudo-Crypto Academy: Scammers Cheated Nearly a Thousand Ukrainians Out of $1.1 Million

cryptonews.ru5h ago

Triple-A confirms treasury-wallet breach after losses reach $11.8M

Stablecoin payments firm Triple-A confirmed a breach of its treasury wallets, resulting in the loss of company-owned digital assets. The Singapore-based company detected the unauthorized access, secured its infrastructure, and temporarily placed some services in maintenance mode. It stated client funds were unaffected as they are held separately in trust accounts. While Triple-A did not disclose the loss amount, onchain investigator Specter estimated it at approximately $11.8 million. The company will absorb the financial impact from its treasury reserves and has restored all services. It is now working with cybersecurity specialists, blockchain forensics firms, and authorities like the Singapore Police Force to investigate and trace the assets.

cointelegraphYesterday 13:50

Triple-A confirms treasury-wallet breach after losses reach $11.8M

cointelegraphYesterday 13:50

Triple-A Hack Losses Rise to $11.8 Million

Triple-A payment service hack losses have grown to $11.8 million, with funds stolen from hot wallets across multiple chains including Ethereum, Polygon, and Arbitrum. The hacker consolidated the assets into a single Ethereum address. Triple-A confirmed the breach, stating customer funds were unaffected as they are held with third-party custodians, and the loss will be covered by reserves. Separately, the WEMIX project suffered a $724,000 hack where an attacker minted unauthorized stablecoins. The team has identified wallets and requested exchanges freeze assets. Simultaneously, Blockaid reported a ~$450,000 USDT exploit targeting the cross-chain protocol Garden Finance via an off-chain database breach of an independent solver. The protocol's smart contracts were not compromised. These incidents follow other recent security breaches, highlighting ongoing vulnerabilities in the crypto space.

cryptonews.ruYesterday 10:53

Triple-A Hack Losses Rise to $11.8 Million

cryptonews.ruYesterday 10:53

Trump’s Teleprompter Operator Investigated for Insider Trading, "Whistleblower" Turns Out to Be Prediction Platform Kalshi

According to reports from CNBC and ABC, a longtime teleprompter operator for President Trump, Gabriel Perez, is under federal investigation for allegedly using insider information to place bets on the prediction market platform Kalshi. Perez, who had handled Trump's speeches since 2016, is suspected of trading on over a dozen upcoming presidential addresses, including the State of the Union, based on his advance knowledge of speech content. Kalshi's monitoring systems flagged the atypical trading patterns in March, leading to his account being frozen and the case being referred to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Perez reportedly profited over $90,000, though most funds are held by the platform. He is now in settlement talks with the CFTC and has been placed on unpaid leave by the White House. This incident is part of a broader pattern of insider trading on prediction markets. Similar cases involve a congressional candidate betting against his own attendance, military personnel using classified information, and a Google engineer trading on internal data. The growing liquidity of these markets, with some contracts seeing over $150,000 in volume, creates incentives for abuse. In response, platforms like Kalshi are enhancing monitoring, requiring occupational disclosures, and cooperating with regulators. The CFTC and the Justice Department are pursuing civil and criminal actions, while the White House has issued memos explicitly barring staff from such trading.

Foresight News07/17 10:01

Trump’s Teleprompter Operator Investigated for Insider Trading, "Whistleblower" Turns Out to Be Prediction Platform Kalshi

Foresight News07/17 10:01

UK Jails Fake Police Crypto Gang as Authorities Tighten Digital Asset Rules

UK authorities have jailed a criminal gang who impersonated police officers to steal over £4 million in cryptocurrency from eight victims. Anthony Ikenwe, Kevin Nwamma, and Hamza Bashir used cold calls and fake police websites to trick victims into handing over account details, then laundered the money through prepaid shopping cards. The fraudsters funded a lavish lifestyle with the stolen funds, purchasing a £60,000 car and storing £500,000 in a Dubai safety deposit box. Their extensive travel to luxury destinations and high-end shopping led to an investigation by the Metropolitan Police Cryptocurrency Team, culminating in raids across London and Essex in November 2025. Ikenwe and Nwamma received minimum 11-year sentences, while Bashir received a lesser term after admitting guilt. This high-profile case is serving as a catalyst for stricter UK digital asset regulations, with authorities pushing for tougher exchange registration rules and enhanced tracing powers to combat the endemic use of crypto in organized crime. The investigation underscored that blockchain technology leaves a traceable digital footprint, aiding law enforcement.

TheNewsCrypto07/17 09:30

UK Jails Fake Police Crypto Gang as Authorities Tighten Digital Asset Rules

TheNewsCrypto07/17 09:30

SKYAI nears October 2025 lows as manipulation concerns weigh on sentiment

In mid-June, SkyAI (SKYAI) experienced a brief rally of 216%, surging from $0.151 to $0.479. However, it has since plummeted 92% from that peak. On-chain researchers, citing data from Nansen and Bubblemaps, allege the price action is consistent with market manipulation—where a concentrated supply held by a few wallets was distributed to retail investors during hype, leading to a violent dump. The token has broken key support at $0.146 and is rapidly approaching its October 2025 lows near $0.007. Although a recent spike in trading volume and open interest briefly pushed the price to $0.05, this bounce quickly reversed into another sell-off. With ongoing manipulation concerns and fading retail interest, the recovery outlook for SKYAI remains highly uncertain.

ambcrypto07/10 01:33

SKYAI nears October 2025 lows as manipulation concerns weigh on sentiment

ambcrypto07/10 01:33

MetaMask Probe Closure Gives Ethereum Wallet Builders Breathing Room

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has closed its investigation into MetaMask's swap and staking services, according to an announcement by Consensys. This decision provides significant regulatory relief for Ethereum wallet builders, removing a direct enforcement threat against one of the ecosystem's most critical retail gateways. MetaMask serves as a primary portal for users to access DeFi, NFTs, and on-chain transactions. The investigation's closure, while not resolving all legal uncertainties, signals that regulators are not immediately pursuing a broad case against non-custodial wallet features like integrated swaps. This reduces the immediate pressure on developers who feared being forced to limit functionality. For Consensys, the outcome supports its argument that wallet software should not be classified as a traditional broker. For the wider Ethereum ecosystem, it allows wallet developers to continue enhancing user experience without the imminent threat of harsh enforcement, which is crucial for onboarding mainstream users. However, the decision is not a blanket legal victory for all DeFi interfaces, but a positive step for core wallet infrastructure.

bitcoinist07/07 01:05

MetaMask Probe Closure Gives Ethereum Wallet Builders Breathing Room

bitcoinist07/07 01:05

Goliath Ventures CEO pleads guilty in $250M crypto fraud case, agrees to forfeit luxury assets

The CEO of crypto investment firm Goliath Ventures, Christopher Alexander Delgado, pleaded guilty on June 30 to federal fraud and money laundering charges. He admitted his role in a cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme that caused at least $250 million in investor losses. Prosecutors said the scheme, which operated from at least January 2023 through January 2026, raised at least $400 million by promising investors returns from cryptocurrency liquidity pools. Instead, funds were used to pay earlier investors and finance executives' lavish spending. Delgado faces up to 20 years in prison for each fraud count, with sentencing scheduled for October. As part of his plea, he agreed to forfeit numerous luxury assets allegedly purchased with fraud proceeds, including real estate, luxury vehicles, watches, jewelry, and cryptocurrency holdings such as Ethereum and USDC.

ambcrypto06/30 21:27

Goliath Ventures CEO pleads guilty in $250M crypto fraud case, agrees to forfeit luxury assets

ambcrypto06/30 21:27

US CFTC Launches Broad Investigation into Polymarket, Is the Prediction Market Party Coming to an End?

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is conducting a broad investigation into the prediction market platform Polymarket, focusing on its business practices including social media promotions. This follows a bipartisan letter from U.S. senators urging the CFTC to probe alleged fraudulent marketing tactics used to promote gambling-like products. The action coincides with a period of explosive growth for the prediction market sector, driven by events like the World Cup, with platforms like Kalshi and Robinhood reporting record trading volumes and revenue. The investigation signals a potential end to the sector's unregulated expansion and may lead to clearer federal oversight, particularly regarding investor protection and distinguishing prediction markets from traditional sports betting. The CFTC's move has also intensified a jurisdictional conflict with multiple U.S. states (including Kentucky and New York), which have sued platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi, accusing them of operating illegal sports betting and threatening state gambling tax revenues. Furthermore, the CME Group has sued the CFTC, challenging its approval of certain prediction market products. The report also highlights the political and capital interests intertwined with the industry. Donald Trump Jr. holds advisory and investment roles in both Kalshi and Polymarket, and the Trump administration has previously emphasized federal regulatory authority over these markets. The CFTC's investigation into Polymarket is framed as a step towards formalizing the industry's regulatory landscape, moving it from a phase of "wild growth" towards a more structured future.

marsbit06/30 06:03

US CFTC Launches Broad Investigation into Polymarket, Is the Prediction Market Party Coming to an End?

marsbit06/30 06:03

U.S. CFTC Launches Extensive Investigation into Polymarket, Is the Prediction Market Frenzy Season Cooling Down?

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has launched a broad investigation into the prediction market platform Polymarket, focusing on its business practices including social media activities. This follows a bipartisan letter from U.S. senators urging the CFTC to probe allegations of paid influencer false marketing and fraudulent promotion of gambling-like products to American users. The investigation comes as the prediction market sector experiences explosive growth, largely driven by the World Cup. Weekly trading volumes have hit record highs, exceeding $14.4 billion, with platforms like Kalshi and Robinhood's new venture seeing significant activity. Major firms like Meta are also showing interest in the space. This regulatory scrutiny signals a potential end to the sector's "wild growth" phase. The CFTC's move also highlights an escalating jurisdictional conflict between federal regulators and state authorities. Over a dozen states, including Kentucky and New York, have sued platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi, accusing them of operating illegal sports betting, which threatens state gambling tax revenues. The CFTC is countersuing to assert its exclusive federal jurisdiction over these "event contracts" as derivatives. Furthermore, the CFTC's approval of Kalshi's Bitcoin perpetual futures contract has sparked a lawsuit from traditional exchange CME, alleging regulatory overreach. The political and capital landscape is intricate, with Donald Trump Jr. holding advisory roles and investments in both Kalshi and Polymarket. This connects capital, political influence, and regulatory bodies, suggesting the current investigation may be a step toward formalizing the industry's rules rather than halting its progress.

Odaily星球日报06/30 06:00

U.S. CFTC Launches Extensive Investigation into Polymarket, Is the Prediction Market Frenzy Season Cooling Down?

Odaily星球日报06/30 06:00

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