News

Crypto kidnappings on the rise as criminals resort to "wrench attacks"
The recent case of an Italian tourist who was kidnapped in New York City and tortured by people allegedly after his ...
2nd suspect surrenders in New York City ‘crypto king' townhouse torture case
An Italian man was kidnapped and tortured for weeks in a New York City townhouse, allegedly over a Bitcoin password.
Commercial Observer3d
The Bit Apple: What Cryptocurrency Firms Want in New York Office Space
In fact, New York City has begun drawing attention as a potential capital of an industry emboldened by its newest No. 1 fan: ...
Nasdaq23d
Attendees At First New York City Crypto Summit Implore Mayor Adams To End The BitLicense
Today, New York City hosted its first ever crypto summit. The event took place at Gracie Mansion, the mayor’s residence, and was attended by prominent figures from the crypto industry ...
Hoodline13d
NYPD Detectives on Mayor's Security Detail Reassigned Amid Allegations Linked to SoHo Crypto Millionaire Kidnapping Case
NYPD detectives reassigned after a Bitcoin millionaire's kidnapping in SoHo; one is part of Mayor Adams' security detail. The ...
KTAR News2d
2 men plead not guilty in New York crypto kidnapping and torture case
NEW YORK (AP) — Two crypto investors pleaded not guilty on ... or investor at various blockchain-based companies. New York City police are also investigating two detectives who worked ...
Crypto bros in twisted NYC kidnap case held 2 other victims ‘against their will,’ DA says while revealing sick new details
John Woeltz, 37, and William Duplessie, 33, pleaded not guilty to kidnapping charges in a dramatic Manhattan Supreme Court ...