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Insurers are rapidly developing specialized kidnap and ransom (K&R) policies to address the rising threat of violence against cryptocurrency holders. At a recent Bitcoin Conference in Las Vegas, concerns about safety were prevalent, with industry leaders noting the heightened tension among investors.
Two individuals with alleged connections to China were arrested in southwest Delhi for defrauding a retired army officer of Rs 41.45 lakh under the guise of high returns from digital gold trading. The suspects, Indra Kumar Sahani and Rahim Khan, operated a complex cyber fraud scheme involving mule bank accounts and fund transfers to foreign handlers.
A top cybersecurity executive has highlighted the risks of heavy reliance on imports for securing India's banking and financial services sector, especially in the event of conflict. Drawing parallels with Operation Sindoor, Dharshan Shanthamurthy, CEO of SISA, emphasized that attacks on the payment ecosystem could have devastating consequences, underscoring the need for self-reliance in digital defense.
The FTX Recovery Trust has commenced a $5 billion distribution to eligible creditors, including those in the Convenience and Non-Convenience Classes, who have met pre-distribution requirements. The payout features a 72% distribution for Dotcom Customer Entitlement Claims, 54% for US Customer Entitlement Claims, and a 120% distribution for Convenience Claims.
MEXC crypto exchange reported a staggering 200% increase in fraudulent trading activity in Q1 2025, identifying 80,057 organized fraud attempts from over 3,000 syndicates. The surge, particularly notable in India, involved market manipulation, wash trading, and the use of automated trading bots, leading to nearly 27,000 flagged accounts.
A $200 million exploit on the Cetus decentralized exchange has sparked a debate over decentralization within the Sui network. Validators froze $162 million of the stolen funds, drawing criticism from decentralization advocates who view this as centralization, while others praised the swift action against the attackers. The industry now awaits Cetus's recovery roadmap.
Grinex, a cryptocurrency exchange seen as the successor to the sanctioned Garantex, has moved over $1.66 billion in crypto despite warnings from blockchain analytics firm Global Ledger. Following the dismantling of Garantex's infrastructure by US, German, and Finnish authorities in March, operations have reportedly shifted to Grinex, which has raised concerns about significant fund exposure among various exchanges.
The U.S. has imposed sanctions on a Philippine technology firm linked to a network involved in cryptocurrency scams. This action highlights ongoing efforts to combat fraudulent activities in the digital currency space and holds entities accountable for their roles in such schemes.
The US Treasury has sanctioned Funnull Technology, a Philippine firm, for allegedly facilitating "pig butchering" cryptocurrency scams by providing IP addresses to cybercriminals. The firm’s administrator, Liu Lizhi, is also sanctioned, as these scams have led to significant financial losses, with the FBI reporting $5.6 billion lost in 2023 alone. The rise of AI technologies has further enhanced the sophistication of these scams, enabling more personalized and convincing interactions with victims.
A report reveals that nearly half of all Zelle scams at JPMorgan Chase and other US banks are linked to Meta Platforms, with the company accounting for a significant portion of reported fraud. Internal documents indicate that 70% of new advertisers on Meta's platforms promote scams or low-quality products, often tied to Southeast Asian crime networks. Despite efforts to combat these issues, critics argue that Meta prioritizes its advertising revenue over user safety, allowing multiple infractions before banning fraudulent accounts.
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