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9:46pm, 5th August, 2023

FBI warns of phishing scams and social media account hijackers

The FBI warned that the account hijackers work to “create a sense of urgency” with their posts, and urged people to vet any website or potential opportunity before clicking on it.

FBI searched Kraken co-founder's home in March: Report

7:45pm, 6th July, 2023

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FBI searched Kraken co-founder's home in March: Report

Electronic devices were seized from former Kraken CEO Jesse Powell’s Los Angeles home in connection to a non-crypto-related investigation into alleged hacking and cyberstalking.

FBI, Ukraine seize 9 exchange domains on money laundering allegations

1:08am, 3rd May, 2023

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FBI, Ukraine seize 9 exchange domains on money laundering allegations

The authorities claimed the exchanges allowed cybercriminals to flout anti-money laundering measures.

Former FTX exec Ryan Salame’s home searched by FBI: Report

8:44pm, 27th April, 2023

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Former FTX exec Ryan Salame’s home searched by FBI: Report

It’s unclear what the Bureau was searching for in the home of the former co-CEO of FTX Digital Markets, who worked closely with Sam Bankman-Fried.

FBI, NY authorities probes collapse of TerraUSD stablecoin: Report

8:02pm, 13th March, 2023

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FBI, NY authorities probes collapse of TerraUSD stablecoin: Report

The controversial founder of Terraform Labs, Do Kwon is at the center of the investigation, despite believed to be hiding out in Serbia.

North Korea's Lazarus Group masterminded $100M Harmony hack: FBI confirms

8:45pm, 23rd January, 2023

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North Korea's Lazarus Group masterminded $100M Harmony hack: FBI confirms

The FBI also confirmed earlier reports this month by figures such as ZachXBT that the hackers had started moving a large chunk of the funds around via privacy protocols.

Sam Bankman-Fried rumor mill running amok: Trading course, FBI extradition, FTX hack

5:14am, 18th November, 2022

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Sam Bankman-Fried rumor mill running amok: Trading course, FBI extradition, FTX hack

A rumor claiming that former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried filmed a master class on trading that was scheduled to be released in December floated on social media.

Crypto ATMs emerging as popular method for crypto scam payments: FBI

1:43am, 5th October, 2022

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Crypto ATMs emerging as popular method for crypto scam payments: FBI

The FBI says alongside regular methods of payment such as wire transfers and prepaid cards, crypto ATMs are also becoming a prominent tool for crypto investment scammers.