# Сопутствующие статьи по теме Fraud

Новостной центр HTX предлагает последние статьи и углубленный анализ по "Fraud", охватывающие рыночные тренды, новости проектов, развитие технологий и политику регулирования в криптоиндустрии.

The Captained Billion-Dollar Black Industry Empire, Who Never Forgot His First Pot of Gold Earned from a "Legend" Private Server

Chinese national Chen Zhi, the mastermind behind the massive transnational criminal network known as the "Prince Group," was extradited from Cambodia to China on January 7th. His criminal empire, which operated over 100 entities across more than 30 countries, was involved in money laundering, telecom fraud, and online gambling, generating an estimated daily profit exceeding $30 million. Chen's origins were humble. Born in a Fujian fishing village in 1987, he worked as an internet cafe manager before entering the illicit world of *Legend* (传奇) private servers. He was a member of the "Knight Attack Squad," a group that used DDoS attacks to monopolize the advertising market for these unauthorized game servers, earning his first fortune. He later relocated to Cambodia, where he built the Prince Group. Its operations included real estate and banking, but its core business was crime. U.S. authorities moved to seize 127,271 Bitcoin from Chen, valued at approximately $15 billion, marking the largest such forfeiture in U.S. history. A key part of his gambling operation involved embedding a plugin called "Fat Girl" (胖妞) into *Legend* private servers. This plugin forced players to gamble to progress in the game or convert virtual items into cash, creating a massive online casino that funneled billions through shell companies. Despite attempts to launder his image and investments through seemingly legitimate tech ventures in China, these fronts were shut down by police. Chen's story illustrates a path from exploiting vulnerabilities in early internet gaming to building a vast, destructive criminal empire, ultimately ended by international law enforcement cooperation.

marsbit01/18 13:27

The Captained Billion-Dollar Black Industry Empire, Who Never Forgot His First Pot of Gold Earned from a "Legend" Private Server

marsbit01/18 13:27

Nigerian SEC Partners With Police To Tackle Crypto Ponzi Schemes – Details

Nigerian SEC Partners With Police To Tackle Crypto Ponzi Schemes – Details The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is intensifying its focus on the local cryptocurrency industry. It has formed an alliance with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to combat cryptocurrency fraud and other illegal operations. SEC Director-General Dr. Emomotimi Agama, meeting with the Inspector General of Police, expressed deep concern over malicious actors exploiting investors' trust through the "glamorous but misunderstood language of cryptocurrency and forex trading." He described these actions as a social menace that erodes public confidence. To close the enforcement gap, Dr. Agama proposed creating a specialized SEC-NPF team with financial and tactical intelligence to curb investment fraud. The IGP approved the collaboration. This initiative follows significant crypto scams in Nigeria, most notably the crash of the Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX) in April 2025, which resulted in over $916 million in lost user funds. Alongside this new partnership, the SEC has implemented other protective measures, including revised minimum capital requirements for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) and publishing a list of identified fraudulent businesses. This regulatory push is crucial for Nigeria, a fast-growing crypto hub where approximately 22 million people hold digital assets.

bitcoinist01/18 12:01

CRYPTO Act Proposal: Unlicensed Operations In New York Could Lead To 15 Years In Prison

A new bill called the "CRYPTO Act" has been proposed in New York, aiming to impose stricter regulations on digital asset firms. Introduced by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and State Senator Zellnor Myrie, the legislation would criminalize unlicensed cryptocurrency operations, including exchanging, trading, or transporting digital assets. Currently, such activities only face civil penalties. Under the proposed law, unlicensed operations could be classified as a felony, with penalties ranging from a misdemeanor to up to 15 years in prison for transactions exceeding $1 million annually. The bill aims to align state regulations with federal standards and combat money laundering and illicit activities facilitated by what Bragg described as a "shadow financial system." The push for stronger oversight coincides with concerns from federal lawmakers regarding the SEC's enforcement approach toward digital asset securities.

bitcoinist01/17 11:05

CRYPTO Act Proposal: Unlicensed Operations In New York Could Lead To 15 Years In Prison

bitcoinist01/17 11:05

Democrats voice crypto ‘pay to play’ concerns citing Justin Sun

Democrats, including Maxine Waters, Sean Casten, and Brad Sherman, are pressuring the SEC to resume enforcement action against Tron founder Justin Sun. They allege the SEC's pause on his case is linked to a "pay-to-play" scheme, citing Sun's $75 million investment in a Trump family-backed crypto venture and subsequent case stay. The lawmakers also claim political interference influenced dropped cases against major crypto firms like Coinbase and Ripple, arguing these actions leave investors unprotected. Despite the allegations, Tron's price showed no immediate impact, aligning with broader market trends.

ambcrypto01/16 11:33

Democrats voice crypto ‘pay to play’ concerns citing Justin Sun

ambcrypto01/16 11:33

Crypto Users Hit By 1,400% Surge In Impersonation Scams, Research Shows

Impersonation scams surged by 1,400% in 2025, causing billions in losses as criminals used AI tools, voice cloning, and fake customer-support schemes. The average scam amount increased by over 600%, with AI-enabled methods proving several times more profitable. Scammers impersonated exchange staff and celebrities using deepfakes and sophisticated social engineering, making operations more efficient and harder to trace. One high-profile case stole nearly $16 million. Total on-chain crypto scam losses for 2025 are estimated between $14 billion and $17 billion.

bitcoinist01/14 15:31

Crypto Users Hit By 1,400% Surge In Impersonation Scams, Research Shows

bitcoinist01/14 15:31

Hackers and Scammers Stole $4 Billion in Cryptocurrencies in 2025

In 2025, hackers and fraudsters stole over $4 billion in cryptocurrencies, a 34.2% increase compared to the $3.01 billion stolen in 2024, according to analytics firm PeckShieldAlert. The total damage exceeded $4.04 billion, with $2.67 billion (a 24.2% annual increase) attributed to hacks and $1.37 billion (a 64.2% increase) to fraud cases. A strategic shift was noted towards a rise in scams utilizing social engineering methods, such as psychological manipulation to trick victims into revealing confidential information, which accounted for 12% of the losses. The most significant single incident was the $1.4 billion hack of the Bybit exchange in February of the previous year. An additional 22% of losses came from scams, including 'rug pulls' and pseudo-crypto investment schemes. Another key change was the increasing share of centralized services among the affected platforms. Their share of losses grew from just over 35% in 2023 to around 45% in 2024, and exceeded 70% in 2025. Only about $334.9 million of the stolen funds were frozen or returned during the year, a decrease from the $488.5 million recovered in 2024.

RBK-crypto01/13 12:39

Hackers and Scammers Stole $4 Billion in Cryptocurrencies in 2025

RBK-crypto01/13 12:39

Frequent Pokémon Card Heists: Is On-Chain Storage for Physical Collectibles a Risky Solution?

Rising global thefts and frauds targeting high-value Pokémon cards, such as armed robberies in Los Angeles and Hong Kong, highlight systemic risks in the physical collectibles market. As these items become increasingly financialized, traditional transaction methods—relying on in-person meetings, private trust, and community trades—are exposing participants to heightened personal and fraud risks. The market’s infrastructure has failed to keep pace with the liquidity and cross-regional nature of these assets. While local card shops are enhancing security measures, such as improved surveillance and formalized transaction processes, these efforts remain limited to specific locations and cannot scale globally. In response, some projects are exploring blockchain-based solutions to introduce verifiable ownership, custody, and transfer mechanisms. For instance, platforms like Renaiss on BNB Chain are developing specialized smart contracts that link physical cards to on-chain NFTs through certified custodians, binding asset status and location to enable secure, borderless trading. However, merely tokenizing cards without robust, transparent custody and verification does not address real-world risks. The evolution toward on-chain systems aims to provide a foundational layer of trust—enabling validation, reducing physical delivery risks, and clarifying accountability. Not every collector may adopt full blockchain integration, but the market grows increasingly dependent on such infrastructure to ensure safety, authentication, and liquidity as collectibles transition into high-stakes digital assets.

marsbit01/13 09:31

Frequent Pokémon Card Heists: Is On-Chain Storage for Physical Collectibles a Risky Solution?

marsbit01/13 09:31

India Tightens Crypto KYC Rules, Ends Anonymous Trading

India has implemented stringent KYC rules for cryptocurrency exchanges and users, issued by its Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) to combat fraud, money laundering, and security breaches following major exchange hacks. The new requirements mandate users to submit a live selfie with biometric verification (like eye blinking), provide government IDs (Aadhar, passport, or voter ID), complete a test bank transaction, and allow exchanges to record IP addresses, locations, device details, and login timestamps. KYC must be updated every six months for high-risk users and annually for others, moving away from a one-time process. These measures aim to prevent incidents like the 2024 Wazirx hack ($235 million loss) and 2025 Coindcx breach ($44 million loss), enhance tax compliance, and ensure full traceability of crypto transactions. While the rules increase operational costs for exchanges due to required technology upgrades (like liveness detection and geolocation systems), they are designed to improve security and reduce anonymity, aligning with India's existing strict crypto regulations, including a 30% tax on profits and anti-money laundering laws.

TheNewsCrypto01/12 11:09

India Tightens Crypto KYC Rules, Ends Anonymous Trading

TheNewsCrypto01/12 11:09

National-Level Players Enter the Game: The 2025 Revelation of Cryptocurrency Crime Spiraling Out of Control

Summary: In 2025, state-level cryptocurrency activity surged, marking a new phase in the maturation of illicit on-chain ecosystems. Illicit addresses received at least $154 billion, a 162% year-over-year increase, largely driven by a 694% spike in transactions involving sanctioned entities. Stablecoins dominated these flows, accounting for 84% of all illicit transaction volume. Key trends include North Korean hackers stealing a record $2 billion, including the largest crypto theft in history from Bybit. Russia launched the ruble-backed A7A5 token, which saw $93.3 billion in transaction volume within a year, facilitating large-scale evasion. Chinese money laundering networks emerged as dominant, sophisticated operators offering full-service criminal enterprises. Iran-linked proxy networks moved over $2 billion for activities including oil sales and weapons procurement. Illicit actors and nations increasingly rely on full-stack infrastructure providers resistant to takedowns and sanctions. Furthermore, the connection between crypto and real-world violent crime is growing, with increased use in human trafficking and a rise in violent coercion attacks to seize crypto assets during price peaks. Collaboration between law enforcement, regulators, and crypto firms is crucial to counter these evolving, interconnected threats.

marsbit01/10 04:10

National-Level Players Enter the Game: The 2025 Revelation of Cryptocurrency Crime Spiraling Out of Control

marsbit01/10 04:10

Trump Confirms No Pardon for Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that he will not pardon Sam Bankman-Fried, the ex-CEO of FTX, who is currently serving a 25-year prison sentence for financial fraud involving over $8 billion in misused customer funds. Trump's declaration, made during an interview with The New York Times, ends speculation about a potential pardon and underscores a stance of zero tolerance toward crypto fraud, despite his general support for the cryptocurrency industry. Bankman-Fried was a major donor to Joe Biden’s 2020 campaign, which contributed to Trump's decision. The FTX collapse in November 2022 led to a global crypto market crash and prompted stricter regulations. Trump’s position provides legal certainty for affected investors and reinforces that crypto executives are not above the law.

TheNewsCrypto01/09 13:08

Trump Confirms No Pardon for Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried