Explore real-world AML cases, crypto security threats, investigations, and compliance insights shaping a safer blockchain industry.
Cross-Chain Bridge Exploits: How Hackers Steal Crypto
How do hackers steal millions through crypto bridges? Explore the biggest cross-chain exploits.
Where You Buy a Hardware Wallet Matters: What the Ledger Reseller Case Teaches
One reseller, $102M gone – the hardware wallet hack that changes where you should buy
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Ledger CryptoBilis Attack: $102M Stolen, What Wallet Owners Need to Know
$102M stolen. 335 wallets hit. Investigators found a hardware implant that could expose recovery phrases. Here's what's confirmed and who's at risk.
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Update on Our Support System Security
A quick update from the ChangeNOW team: we've closed a vulnerability in our support system, checked that your funds are not affected, and put together a few simple tips to help you stay protected from phishing.
Bitget Hack Explained: How $387.5M Was Stolen
Bitget has confirmed a major security breach affecting approximately $387.5 million in assets across its hot and warm wallet infrastructure. Private-key compromise has been ruled out.
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Q3 2026 Crypto Hacks Report: $1.28 Billion Lost and the Security Failures Behind It
What does $1.28 billion in crypto losses reveal about the industry's security? Our Q3 2026 report examines the attacks, vulnerabilities, and aftermath.
Is a Cold Wallet Safe? Cold Wallet Safety Tips
Think your cold wallet makes you untouchable? Think again — hackers stole $115M without ever touching a single device.
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How to Recover Stolen Crypto: Step-by-Step Guide | ChangeNOW X Space
Learn what to do after a crypto theft, how investigators trace stolen funds, when exchanges can freeze assets, and how to avoid fake recovery services.
Punycode Phishing: How Homograph Attacks Create Fake Crypto Sites
One letter. $20,000 gone. Learn how a homograph attack makes fake crypto sites look real.
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Over $790,000 in USDT and SOL Seized and Returned | Venezuela's CICPC & ChangeNOW
Over $790K in stolen USDT and SOL was recovered in Venezuela. See how CICPC, CRIXTO, AQ Forensics, and ChangeNOW worked together to trace, freeze, and recover the funds.
How to Store a Crypto Seed Phrase Securely
One mistake with your seed phrase and your crypto is gone forever – here's how to actually keep it safe.
Why Was My Transaction Placed Under AML/Compliance Review?
Your crypto transfer suddenly stopped mid-way? Here's what an AML flag really means for you.
How to Store Large Amounts of Bitcoin Security Guide
Learn how to protect large Bitcoin holdings with cold storage, secure backups, multisig, and a reliable recovery plan.
Coinsbuy Hack: $8M Drained Across Ethereum and TRON
Hackers drained over $8M from Coinsbuy and moved it into Monero. Here's what we know so far.
$44,500 in HBAR Frozen and Seized with FBI Following Spoofed App Attack
A fake tax app. A drained crypto wallet. And a swift freeze that gave one victim a real shot at recovery.
Coldcard Hack 2026: How to Save Your Bitcoin Right Now
Your Coldcard was supposed to be unbreakable. A 5-year-old bug just proved otherwise — here's how to check your risk and possibly save your BTC in time.
How to Avoid Phishing Scams: A Complete Guide to Protecting Your Crypto
Crypto phishing scams can drain a wallet in seconds. This guide breaks down every red flag, plus a step-by-step checklist to keep your funds safe in 2026.
Philosophy and Evolution of Security at ChangeNOW
"Incidents don't happen to products that don't exist." Our Technical Lead explains why mistakes are part of the plan.
Why Crypto Platforms Are Dropping SMS Codes for Phishing-Resistant Logins
Why are crypto platforms abandoning SMS authentication? Explore the risks and the rise of phishing-resistant logins.
AML Case Study: How ChangeNOW Helped US Authorities Recover 5 Stolen BTC
Learn how ChangeNOW worked with the U.S. Secret Service and other law enforcement agencies to freeze and recover 5 stolen BTC linked to a $12 million fraud scheme.
$210,000 in Stolen Crypto Seized with Romanian Law Enforcement and ChangeNOW
After malware stole a victim’s seed phrases and drained their wallets, ChangeNOW froze part of the stolen funds and cooperated with Romanian law enforcement to return assets worth $210,000. Here’s how the recovery unfolded.
Over $10,000 in Stolen Crypto Returned After Cooperation with US Law Enforcement
This is the ChangeNOW Safety Report — an overview of how we identify fraud attempts, limit exposure, and cooperate with law enforcement in documented cases.
How $100,000 in Bitcoin Was Recovered by ChangeNOW & AQ Forensics
A detailed investigation into how AQ Forensics and ChangeNOW traced and recovered nearly $100,000 in stolen Bitcoin. The story reveals the social-engineering attack, forensic methods used to break through obfuscation, coordinated action with authorities, and key steps victims should take after crypto fraud.
Over $295k in Stolen Funds Recovered Through Cooperation with US Law Enforcement
This ChangeNOW Safety Report highlights recent cases of recovered stolen crypto, demonstrating how swift detection, coordinated action with law enforcement, and proactive monitoring help protect users and return funds to victims.
Over $275k in Stolen Funds Recovered Through International Law Enforcement Partnerships
How ChangeNOW collaborates with international authorities to recover stolen crypto assets and combat rising fraud schemes.
$5 Million Recovered in Collaboration with the U.S. Department of the Treasury
ChangeNOW, together with the U.S. Department of the Treasury, recovered $5M in stolen crypto through rapid AML detection and coordinated action — a real case of how proactive security safeguards users worldwide.
How ChangeNOW Helped Recover $220K From a Phishing Attack
Phishing is one of the biggest crypto threats in 2026 | Learn how a $220K scam was stopped through early detection, blocked funds, and coordinated recovery efforts
How We Assisted in Recovering Over $2.5M Lost to Fraudulent Attacks in Cooperation with U.S federal agencies
ChangeNOW protects users from crypto scams and social engineering attacks by combining advanced AML monitoring, law enforcement cooperation, and real-time response
Maintaining Legal Compliance and Security: A Statement from ChangeNOW Compliance Team
How to stay safe - Statement from ChangeNOW Crypto Exchange Compliance Team
ChangeNOW Defeats SIM Swap Hack, Returns $430K in BTC
SIM swap attacks have emerged as a prevalent cyber threat, particularly targeting the realm of cryptocurrency. This type of attack, known as a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) swap, involves fraudulently transferring a victim's mobile phone service to a new device. Hackers, armed with the victim's personal information, deceive the mobile carrier into reassigning the phone number to a new SIM card under their control.
ChangeNOW Halts $1.5 Million in Suspicious Transactions Linked to Algorand Community Hacks
On February 19, 2023, the risk prevention system at ChangeNOW, a non-custodial cryptocurrency exchange, detected a suspicious transaction flow of large amounts of Algorand (ALGO) tokens.
ChangeNOW Recovers 60 ETH from Phishing Scam | Crypto AML in Action
Learn how ChangeNOW stopped $210K in stolen ETH from a fake Uniswap app | Discover how crypto AML tools help fight phishing scams and protect user funds
ChangeNOW Returns $100K in XRP to Victims of Crypto Giveaway Scams
Learn how ChangeNOW helped victims of XRP giveaway scams recover $100,000 worth of crypto | Find out how scams work, how to report fraud, and how to protect your funds
