Theft

FBI Arrests Suspect in $46M U.S. Marshals Cryptocurrency Theft

The FBI arrested a suspect accused of stealing $46 million in cryptocurrency from wallets tied to the U.S. Marshals. The case underscores vulnerabilities in custody of law-enforcement crypto holdings and ongoing tracing work.

$3 Million XRP Theft Highlights Cold Wallet Security Risks and Recovery Challenges – cover image
$3 Million XRP Theft Highlights Cold Wallet Security Risks and Recovery Challenges

A $3 million XRP theft from a cold wallet has raised alarms about user errors and the difficulty of fund recovery once moved through bridges and OTC brokers. Victim Brandon LaRoque shares his cautionary tale to help others avoid similar losses.