Crypto-Detective

21$M hack

️ Reminder: Always double-check links, even from verified accounts. The quick recovery highlights fast response, but vigilance is still key in crypto.

️ Always verify announcements on multiple channels before connecting your wallet — even trusted accounts can be compromised.

Lesson from the SBI case — security can’t stop at the exchange. Every connected system in the crypto stack is part of the attack surface.

️ Buterin warns backdoors weaken everyone — pushing users toward ungovernable Web3 tools where privacy is non-negotiable.

️ Industry fears: convicting Roman Storm could set a precedent where writing privacy code = criminal liability.

️ His defense: Tornado Cash is open-source, non-custodial code — not a money service. The ruling could redefine how U.S. law treats privacy protocols.

Classic phishing trick ️ swapping just one letter can cost millions. This shows how critical security awareness is for big crypto projects — trust can vanish fast if teams overlook basics. Always double-check domains before connecting wallets

North Korea have coding skills

Law turned into a weapon Coberg used his badge to kidnap and extort $127K, holding a victim at gunpoint for 2 days. Authorities say he and another deputy faked arrests to intimidate and control targets. ️‍️

Badge turned criminal Ex-sheriff’s deputy Coberg has confessed to joining a crypto extortion scheme run by the “Crypto Godfather.” At 44, he could spend decades behind bars for abusing power and violating rights. ️

RAKS busted Police shut down crypto exchange RAKS, which thrived after Hydra’s collapse. This year’s raids show a coordinated push against laundering & darknet drug markets. ️

Shadow Exchange Risks Observers saw it coming: RAKS hid ownership, dodged regulation, and failed payouts. Its role in laundering for darknet markets shows why unregulated exchanges can’t be trusted.

Darknet Exchange Takedown Kazakhstan dismantles RAKS after uncovering $224M in illicit flows. 3 years of secret ops, laundering for drug markets—now 67 wallets & $10M seized. A major hit to underground crypto crime.

️ Hackers Beware: SEAL Is Watching White hats + Safe Harbor partners are making exploits riskier. 79 volunteers strong, limiting losses & returning stolen funds. Still, $3.1B drained in H1 2025 shows the fight is far from over.

Former officer Coberg admits guilt Reports say he earned $20K/month from the “Crypto Godfather” while plotting extra hustles like steroid sales. His plea deal marks a key move in breaking down the extortion ring that abused police authority. ️

ETH and SOL holdings topping $10B highlight the growing push to diversify beyond Bitcoin.

The SEC suspension is a reminder that regulators won’t ignore sudden speculative spikes.