Crypto Crime

Latest Crypto Crime news, analysis, and market insights. 2 articles on Crypto Watch Desk.

Security Alert: Ledger pauses a reseller as $86M drain is reported

Crypto CrimeSecurity Alert: Ledger pauses a reseller as $86M drain is reportedLedger says it is investigating lost funds among Southeast Asian buyers and has asked one reseller to stop shipping devices. An on-chain analyst puts the losses above $86 million. Ledger has not confirmed that number or a cause.9 Oct 20263 min read

AI-Powered Crypto Scams 4.5x More Profitable: Chainalysis Report

BlockchainAI-Powered Crypto Scams 4.5x More Profitable: Chainalysis ReportAI-enabled cryptocurrency scams extract an average of $3.2 million per operation compared to $719,000 for traditional fraud schemes, while illicit crypto addresses received $154 billion in 2025, a 162% annual increase.22 Mar 20263 min read