Crypto crime this week: Aug 24–30, 2026

14 stories this week · most active: Hacks & Exploits (6), Scams & Consumer Fraud (2), Nation-State Threats (2) · 1 official releases

Official actions

Millions forfeited by company linked to suspected money laundering and sanctions evasionUK National Crime Agency News · Aug 27Official release

Hacks & Exploits 6 stories

Exploit on Rain crypto payments infrastructure provider causes losses for "self-custodial" neobanksWeb3 Is Going Just Great · Aug 30
$1.76 million stolen from MAYAChain in attack exploiting six bugsWeb3 Is Going Just Great · Aug 27
KiiChain, TAC, and other Cosmos-based blockchains exploited after "negligent" vulnerability disclosureWeb3 Is Going Just Great · Aug 27
BounceBit exploited for $3 million, announces shutdown and migrationWeb3 Is Going Just Great · Aug 27

Scams & Consumer Fraud 2 stories

Letter: Thumbs-up for better crypto fraud protectionMountain Xpress · Aug 30
Stolen crypto recovered in Cobb County fraud schemeFOX 5 Atlanta · Aug 25

Revoke, document, report, freeze, trace: the emergency playbook for the hours right after a drain.

What to do nextCan a Scammer’s Crypto Be Frozen? How Freezes Really Work

Who can freeze stolen crypto (exchanges, Tether, Circle), what they need, and how to give a freeze the best chance.

What to do nextHow to Report Crypto Theft to the FBI: A Complete IC3 Walkthrough

What IC3 is, what to include in your report, and what actually happens after you submit.

Nation-State Threats 2 stories

Policy, Regulation & Compliance 1 stories

What Blockchain Data Tell Us About $457+ Billion in Potentially Taxable Crypto ActivityChainalysis Blog · Aug 26

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