Crypto Crime news and trends

Crypto Users Face Home Invasions as Physical Attacks Double
Cryptocurrency // January 04, 2026

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‘Cash to Crypto Swaps’ Use Stablecoins to Bypass Bank Security
Cryptocurrency // December 07, 2025

Criminals are reportedly turning to stablecoins hide wealth from their illicit activities.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

Crypto Robberies Tied to Phone Thefts Plague London
Cryptocurrency // September 21, 2025

London is reportedly seeing a wave of cryptocurrency robberies connected to mobile phone thefts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

Scammers Impersonate Trump Inaugural Committee to Steal Crypto
Cryptocurrency // July 06, 2025

Federal prosecutors say scammers posed as the presidential inaugural committee to steal thousands in cryptocurrency. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Interviews & Exclusives
‘Not a Get Out of Jail Free Card:’ Boies Schiller’s Dan Boyle on Crypto’s Regulatory Reset

April 23, 2025
The U.S. government’s evolving approach to crypto regulation could mark a pivotal moment for payments innovation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to […]

Chainalysis Says Data and Smart Regulation Critical for Crypto Rehabilitation

March 14, 2023
The year 2022 was one of the most tumultuous in the cryptocurrency industry’s brief history. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Bad News for Fraudsters as US Boosts Crypto-Crime Toolkit

January 30, 2023
The U.S. Treasury Department is flexing its cryptocurrency enforcement muscles as industry attention grows. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Quick Reads
Chainalysis Says Crypto Flows to Human Trafficking Groups Jumped 85% in 2025

February 16, 2026
Last year saw an explosion in cryptocurrency-related crime, though not all losses were financial. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing […]

Crypto Users Face Home Invasions as Physical Attacks Double

January 04, 2026
The term “crypto crime” might call up images of fraud or cyberthefts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

‘Cash to Crypto Swaps’ Use Stablecoins to Bypass Bank Security

December 07, 2025
Criminals are reportedly turning to stablecoins hide wealth from their illicit activities.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Crypto Robberies Tied to Phone Thefts Plague London

September 21, 2025
London is reportedly seeing a wave of cryptocurrency robberies connected to mobile phone thefts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...