China’s cybersecurity agency has formally accused the United States of playing a “key role” in one of the largest known Bitcoin thefts, triggering a fresh round of geopolitical tensions and questions around attribution, digital‑asset forensics and cross‑border law enforcement.CoinDesk+2The Economic Times+2 The Allegations According to the China National Computer Virus Emergency Response Center (CVERC), a...
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No Credible Evidence US Government Hacked Chinese Bitcoin Wallets to “Steal” $13 Billion BTC
Amid ongoing speculation and conspiracy theories surrounding the cybersecurity of cryptocurrency exchanges and wallets, recent claims suggesting that the U.S. government was involved in hacking Chinese Bitcoin wallets to steal $13 billion worth of Bitcoin have been met with widespread skepticism. Experts and analysts have dismissed the claims, stating that there is no credible evidence...
Thodex CEO Found Dead: How a $2 B Crypto Scam Changed Turkish Law
The collapse of Turkey-based cryptocurrency exchange Thodex and subsequent death of its founder Faruk Fatih Ozer have become pivotal moments for digital asset regulation in Turkey. He had been sentenced to serve an unprecedented 11.196-year jail term after orchestrating one of Turkey’s biggest crypto fraud schemes, according to authorities, before his body was discovered dead...
Fake Social Media Accounts: The Rise of Cointelegraph Impersonators, Explained
In 2025, the cryptocurrency landscape has witnessed a surge in impersonation scams, with fraudulent accounts posing as reputable media outlets like Cointelegraph. These counterfeit profiles exploit the trust associated with established brands to deceive users, often leading to significant financial losses. Understanding Impersonation Scams Impersonation scams in the crypto space involve fraudsters creating fake social...