Flash News List

List of Flash News about crypto theft

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2026-07-23
02:07
AFX Bridge: $24.15M USDC Exploit on Arbitrum

AFX bridge lost $24.15M USDC after attacker exploited Arbitrum bridge and finalized withdrawal with 5 of 7 validator signatures.

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2026-07-18
14:36
BONK: Drainer Offloads $2.48M More Post-Treasury Hit

BONK drainer sells 800B tokens for $2.48M after July 6 treasury drain, with price down 40% and 2.4T BONK remaining.

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2026-07-10
12:02
Fraudster: Charged With Moving $290K Crypto From Prison

Jailed fraudster charged with moving $290K in forfeited crypto from prison in new case reported by Decrypt.

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2026-07-09
03:30
Summer.fi: Exploiter Shifts 6M DAI to ETH

Summer.fi exploiter moves 6.017M DAI, swaps 1.35M into ETH via Uniswap then TornadoCash, with 4.67M DAI and 50 ETH remaining.

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2026-06-21
01:17
Jaredfromsubway: MEV Bot Loses $7.71M to Hacker

Jaredfromsubway MEV contract drained of 1583.5 ETH plus millions in stables via fake approval exploit, hacker retains 3426 ETH.

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2026-06-20
12:46
PancakeSwap: BNB Chain Pool Loses $1.1M to Exploit

PancakeSwap BNB Chain pool hit for $1.1M; funds bridged to Ethereum then 633.4 ETH deposited in Tornado Cash.

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2026-05-15
09:56
THORChain Exploited: $10M Stolen Across Chains

THORChain faces major exploit with over $10M stolen on Bitcoin, Ethereum, BSC, and Base, impacting RUNE price amid bearish trends.

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2026-05-12
13:01
North Korean Hackers Steal $2.1B in Crypto

North Korean crypto hackers stole $2.1 billion in 2025, accounting for 60% of all losses, CertiK reports amid rising Bitcoin vulnerabilities.

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2026-05-07
09:42
Crypto Thief Sentenced to 78 Months for $250M Heist

Hardware wallet thief receives 78-month prison sentence for stealing $250 million in crypto, highlighting ongoing hardware wallet theft cases and crypto security risks.

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2026-05-05
16:59
Coinbase Sued by Crypto Whale Over Stolen Funds

Crypto whale files lawsuit against Coinbase, claiming refusal to return stolen funds amid ongoing exchange security concerns.

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2026-04-24
02:46
Balancer Exploiter: Resumes ETH Laundering

Balancer exploiter steals $120M, now swaps 1,100 ETH ($2.55M) to BTC via THORChain after 5 months, impacting ETH price prediction and crypto laundering methods.

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2026-04-10
00:02
US-UK Operation Atlantic Freezes Millions in Stolen Crypto

US and UK authorities join forces with firms in Operation Atlantic to trace and freeze millions in stolen cryptocurrency, bolstering global crypto security efforts.

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2026-03-12
12:27
Singapore Jails Man for $6.9M SafeX Cryptocurrency Theft

According to the source, a man in Singapore has been sentenced to jail for his involvement in the theft of $6.9 million worth of SafeX cryptocurrency. This case highlights the increasing legal repercussions for crypto-related crimes, emphasizing the need for robust security measures and regulatory oversight in the cryptocurrency market.

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2026-03-10
13:34
French Couple Robbed of $1M in Bitcoin by Fake Police Officers

According to the source, a shocking incident in France involved a couple being held at knifepoint by individuals impersonating police officers. The attackers managed to steal $1 million worth of Bitcoin (BTC) from the victims. Incidents like these highlight the importance of security measures for crypto asset holders and raise concerns about rising targeted crypto-related crimes.

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2026-03-05
15:42
FBI Arrests John Daghita Over $46M Crypto Theft from US Marshals

According to Polymarket, the FBI has arrested John Daghita, the son of a U.S. government contractor implicated in the theft of $46 million in cryptocurrency from the U.S. Marshals. Daghita reportedly taunted authorities on Telegram post-theft, encouraging followers to submit tips for his arrest. This development underscores the increasing scrutiny on crypto-related crimes and highlights the risks associated with illicit activities in the digital asset space.

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2026-03-05
15:20
ZachXBT Uncovers $40M Crypto Theft Linked to US Government Seizure Addresses

According to @zachxbt, an investigation has revealed how John Daghita, also known as Lick, allegedly stole over $40 million from US government seizure addresses. The report highlights that John’s father owns CMDSS, a company with an active IT government contract in Virginia. CMDSS was reportedly awarded a contract to assist the US Marshals Service (USMS) in managing and disposing of seized or forfeited cryptocurrency assets. While the exact method by which John accessed these funds remains unclear, the case underscores significant security concerns in managing seized crypto assets.

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2026-03-05
01:57
Crypto Whale Loses $24M in ETH and DAI Theft Incident

According to OnchainLens, a significant crypto theft occurred where @sillytuna lost approximately $24 million, including funds in ETH and DAI. Some of the stolen assets have been bridged, leaving $20.44 million in DAI still held in two wallets. The situation highlights ongoing risks in crypto asset security.

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2026-03-05
01:46
PeckShieldAlert Reports $24M Crypto Theft via Address Poisoning Attack

According to PeckShieldAlert, a wallet associated with @sillytuna (address 0xd2e8...ca41) was drained of approximately $24 million in $aEthUSDC tokens due to an address poisoning attack. Around $20 million in $DAI tokens remains in two attacker-controlled staging wallets, each holding roughly $10 million. The attacker has initiated the process of bridging small amounts of funds to Arbitrum, signaling potential laundering activities.

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2026-01-23
13:02
ZachXBT Flags John (Lick) in USD 90M+ Crypto Theft Linked to US Government; USD 23M Wallet Exposed for On Chain Tracking

According to @zachxbt, the threat actor John (Lick) displayed control of a wallet holding about USD 23M that he ties directly to suspected crypto thefts exceeding USD 90M from the US Government in 2024 and to other unidentified victims from November 2025 to December 2025. Source: ZachXBT on X. The thread identifies a specific on chain wallet and timeframe, giving traders concrete parameters for watchlists, address labeling, and real time wallet tracking. Source: ZachXBT on X. Participants can reference the wallet and details in the thread to set alerts and enhance deposit controls around flows associated with the alias John (Lick). Source: ZachXBT on X.

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2026-01-02
17:04
CNBC 2026 Update: Bitcoin (BTC) Hacker Ilya Lichtenstein Credits Trump for Early Prison Release — No Immediate Trading Signal

According to @CNBC, Ilya Lichtenstein, described as a Bitcoin hacker behind a massive crypto theft, said he credits Donald Trump for his early prison release in a January 2, 2026 social media post by @CNBC. According to @CNBC, the post highlights the legal development but provides no details on BTC movements, asset recoveries, or immediate market impact, limiting actionable trading signals from this headline.

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