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$150M Crypto Ponzi Scheme Crumbles, Forming Global Fraud Network As Investigators Freeze $41.5M

May 6, 2026 by DIGIT

The suspicious DSJ Exchange (DSJEX) and BG Wealth Sharing scheme, now confirmed a Ponzi operation, has collapsed after illegally siphoning over $150 million from victims since appearing in 2025. Thorough on-chain analysis of this investigation revealed extensive laundering activity, hundreds of millions in cross-chain asset transfers, and a concerted effort to disguise transaction histories. Although … Read more

They trusted a sealed wallet from TikTok, and it cost them $6.9M

July 19, 2025 by DIGIT

A fake hardware wallet bought via TikTok led to a $6.9-million crypto theft; hackers are now targeting devices meant to keep funds safe. Go to Source

The crypto trap that won’t let you sell — and how to avoid it

June 23, 2025 by DIGIT

Honeypot scams lure crypto investors into buying tokens they can’t sell, locking their funds through smart contract tricks. Go to Source

How cybercriminals are exploiting digital twins to scam crypto users

May 5, 2025 by DIGIT

What is a digital twin? A digital twin is a virtual model or replica of a physical object, system or process. It’s like a digital mirror, allowing us to simulate, monitor and predict the behavior of real-world entities in real-time. These virtual counterparts are designed to pull data from physical sensors or inputs, providing a … Read more

Massive Crypto Scam Unveiled: ZkCasino Scammer Loses $27.1 Million After Fraudulent Scheme Exposed

April 10, 2025 by DIGIT

One of the most significant cryptocurrency scams of recent memory has taken a major turn, with the scammer behind the fraudulent platform ZkCasino now suffering a loss of $27.1 million after their highly leveraged position in Ethereum (ETH) was liquidated. ZkCasino, which falsely claimed to be a blockchain-based gambling platform, has now also been linked … Read more

Lazarus Group Scams $3.2 Million in USDT from Tron User: Funds Laundered via Tornado Cash

March 4, 2025 by DIGIT

In a recent report by blockchain investigator Zach (@zachxbt), a significant scam linked to the infamous Lazarus Group has emerged, revealing a staggering $3.2 million in USDT stolen from a user on the Tron network. The stolen funds were not only transferred from Tron but were also routed through Ethereum, where they were split and … Read more

Meme Coin Platform Pump.fun’s X Account Compromised, Prompts Scam Token Warnings

February 26, 2025 by DIGIT

Pump.fun, a Solana-based meme coin platform, experienced a suspected compromise of its official X account, @pumpdotfun, after user reports of scam token promotions linked to the breach emerged. Pump.fun Faces X Account Hack On Feb. 26, 2025, multiple X users flagged unusual activity on the account, including a post promoting tokens with contract addresses that … Read more

The rise and fall of Hawk Tuah: A case study in crypto scams

February 24, 2025 by DIGIT

Haliey Welch’s foray into cryptocurrency, initially met with hype, has become mired in controversy, with accusations of involvement in a crypto scam. Go to Source

Ye’s Crypto Coup: Did Kanye Sell His X Account to Meme Coin Influencers?

February 23, 2025 by DIGIT

On Saturday, our newsdesk revealed that Kanye West, also known as Ye, was preparing to launch a meme coin. Now there is speculation that West sold his X account to a member of the Doginals crew. Ye’s YZY Coin Controversy Yesterday, Bitcoin.com News detailed Ye’s reported YZY meme coin launch and examined an X spaces … Read more

Safemoon’s Former CTO Pleads Guilty to Fraud

February 22, 2025 by DIGIT

The guilty plea is the latest development in one of crypto’s most scandalous fraud schemes that left an $8 billion project bankrupt. Former Executive of Defunct Crypto Firm Safemoon Enters Guilty Plea Thomas “Papa” Smith used to be the chief technology officer at Safemoon, an $8 billion decentralized finance (DeFi) project that went bankrupt in … Read more