The value stolen from crypto hacks increased 60% from the same pariod last year, largely attributed to vulnerabilities of DeFi protocols.
August 22, 2022The hackers broke into at least 31 US retail brokerage accounts to buy stock to drive up prices and exit their positions at artificially high prices.
August 19, 2022Some NFTs have 'crossed the boundary' between a collectible and a financial asset, which would bring them under the SFC's remit and require licensing.
June 7, 2022The DOJ and BAP will collaborate on stronger measures to combat online fraud, including to enhance enforcement and prosecution of cybercriminals.
February 7, 2022Russia’s intelligence bureau raided 25 properties, detained 14 individuals, and seized cash, cryptocurrency and luxury vehicles.
January 19, 2022Under New Zealand's new financial advice regime, many individuals and entities have not previously been subject to compliance obligations for cybersecurity.
July 30, 2021Lawmakers are pushing for tougher crypto legislation to protect crypto investors against unfair practices and price manipulation.
May 12, 2021The hacking team uses various techniques to gain access to banks' SWIFT terminals to enable wire fraud or their payment switch application servers to enable ATM cash-outs.
August 30, 2020Only 7 of 21 crypto exchanges in South Korea passed the government's security audit; the rest are "vulnerable to hacking attacks at all times."
January 14, 2019The framework will impose restrictions on privacy coin listings, margin trading, derivative transactions and ICOs, and introduce new requirements to protect investors against hacks.
December 19, 2018