AML and Crypto Security

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

$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

ChangeNOW Returns $15M Worth of COMP

Last week, the Compound DeFi platform suffered a token distribution problem, losing around $80M worth of COMP due to a bug.