Federal jurors convicted a former cryptocurrency promoter after prosecutors linked him to investment fraud schemes that cost investors nearly $1 million. The case focused on Crypto-Pal, which was marketed as a cryptocurrency trading business promising guaranteed high returns with no risk. Prosecutors said investors were lured by assurances of risk-free gains that did not materialize.

A pseudonymous Polymarket analyst known as Car has pushed back on a Bloomberg report that flagged specific wallets and labeled tens of millions in trading volume as suspicious. In a thread, Car said Bloomberg’s analysis relied on flawed methodology and misread on-chain data. He also argued the publication overstated winnings and built a case that does not hold up.

Microsoft has identified a sophisticated “crypto clipper” malware campaign that spreads via USB devices and targets Bitcoin and Ethereum. The malware hijacks a victim’s system clipboard to replace copied wallet addresses with attacker-controlled ones. The company said the campaign has been active since at least February, according to its report.

The FBI is stepping up its asset-recovery and tracking efforts after Americans lost a record $20.9 billion to cybercrime last year. FBI Director Kash Patel said the bureau will pursue crypto scammers and bring them to justice. Cryptocurrency-related fraud now accounts for more than half of U.S. cybercrime losses, totaling $11 billion, according to an IC3 report.

Malta’s financial regulator, the MFSA, has opened a DeFi discussion paper covering DAO governance, Guardian Agents, account abstraction, and how DeFi interacts with MiCA. The paper is issued under reference number 03-2026. Feedback is open until July 10, 2026.

Microsoft security researchers say a malware campaign dubbed “Crypto Clipper” targets cryptocurrency users by stealing wallet data, capturing screenshots, and enabling remote access. The campaign also replaces copied wallet addresses to divert transfers to attacker-controlled accounts. Microsoft said the malware has been active since at least February 2026.

Crypto custody determines whether you control your assets by holding the private keys or relying on a third party. The guide explains the trade-offs between self-custody and keeping funds on an exchange, and compares hot wallets with offline cold storage. It also outlines seed-phrase security basics and common mistakes that can lead to permanent losses.

Microsoft Threat Intelligence has been tracking a Windows cryptocurrency clipper it calls CryptoBandits. The activity has been ongoing since February 2026.