Author: Simran Mishra

ED Raids After Dineshpur Complaint, Probes Hemant Sharma Crypto Scam and Tracks Victims’ Money Trail Across Cities The Enforcement Directorate carried out raids in a Bitcoin fraud case across Dehradun, Delhi, and Roorkee. The raid was conducted on April 23 as part of an ongoing investigation into a major cryptocurrency scam across India. Officials said the case is linked to Hemant Mohan Sharma. He allegedly cheated many people by offering fake cryptocurrency investment plans. These plans promised high returns in a short time. A complaint filed at the Dineshpur police station led to the initiation of the case. ED Conducts…

Blockchain Capital plans a $700M Crypto Funding Push with New Venture Funds: Clear Sign of Recovery in Crypto VC & Blockchain Funding Blockchain Capital has started plans to raise $700 million through two new funds. This move shows growing confidence in crypto VC funding, even as the market remains uneven. The firm plans to launch its seventh early stage fund and a second growth fund. The early stage fund will support new crypto startups and ideas. The growth fund will focus on companies that already show strong progress. Fundraising may finish within five to six months, while some money has…

India Denies Cash and Crypto Payments to Iran After Ships Fired at Strait of Hormuz: Govt Calls Crypto Scam Reports Fake India has denied all claims of paying Iran in cash or cryptocurrency for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The government issued this clarification after a recent incident involving Indian ships in the region. On April 18, two India-flagged ships tried to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. During the journey, Iranian forces opened fire. The ships had to turn back to stay safe. One of these ships was the Sanmar Herald. An audio clip later surfaced where…

BitDelta India launch Brings New Energy to Crypto Exchange India with FIU Registration, 100+ Hiring & Safe VDA Trading: New Trust-Based Crypto Phase Begins The BitDelta India launch has added a new player to the fast-growing crypto exchange India market. The company has started its Virtual Digital Asset trading platform with a clear focus on safety, trust, and rules. This move comes as more Indians show interest in digital assets. BitDelta has completed its FIU registration, which shows its focus on following rules. This step builds trust among users, as many investors now prefer platforms that follow proper guidelines. The…

Ludhiana Crypto Scam: Fake $4.3M Profits Trap Industrialist, Rs. 20 Crore Lost via Facebook and WhatsApp Scam The Ludhiana crypto scam has shocked Punjab after a well-known industrialist lost nearly Rs.. 20 crore in a cryptocurrency fraud. Police have started a detailed investigation into the case, which shows how advanced cyber scams have become. The victim, Jagdeep Singal, said the fraud started with a simple message on Facebook. A woman using the name Anamika Roy contacted him and built friendly conveRs.ations. Later, the chat moved to WhatsApp. There, more people joined and claimed to be customer care staff of a…

Karnataka Leads India’s Crypto Asset Market with Strong Blue-Chip Crypto Focus and Rising Bitcoin Trust: Smart, Simple, and Long-Term Crypto Investment is the New Trend Karnataka has become India’s most stable crypto asset market in early 2026. Investors in the state are showing strong trust in blue-chip crypto assets. This shift shows a move toward safer and smarter crypto investment choices. A new report by CoinSwitch says 32% of crypto portfolios in Karnataka focus on blue-chip crypto. This is the highest share among all states. Investors are not putting money in one type of asset. They are spreading investments across…

Crypto Scam Alert: Ships Stuck in the Strait of Hormuz Face Fake Bitcoin Payment Demands for Safe Passage – Stay Careful and Avoid Fraud A new crypto scam has started targeting ships stuck near the Strait of Hormuz. The ongoing crisis has blocked normal ship movement. This has created fear and confusion among shipping companies. Greek risk firm MARISKS has warned about fake messages sent to ship operators. These messages pretend to come from Iranian officials. They ask companies to send ship documents for checking. After that, they demand a fee in cryptocurrency like Bitcoin or Tether. Fake Messages Target…

Arbitrum Security Council Freezes 30,766 ETH After Kelp DAO Hack Linked to Cross-Chain Bridge Flaw Arbitrum freezes $71M ETH linked to the Kelp DAO exploit, taking quick action to stop further losses. The Arbitrum Security Council locked 30,766 ETH found in a wallet connected to the attacker. This move came soon after a major hack hit the DeFi market. The network moved the stolen funds into a frozen wallet. This action stopped the attacker from using or moving the ETH. Arbitrum confirmed that the step did not affect users or apps on the network, with everyday activity continuing without issues.…

ISIS Pushes ‘Sadaqat’ Crypto Funding Drive as ISKP Eyes Kashmir and Targets Crowded Places in India India is witnessing a growing threat from the terror group, ISIS. Security agencies have noticed more online messages that call for attacks and request money. Officials say ISIS media channels are now targeting India directly. These messages were previously focused on the US and Europe. Now, they are asking supporters to carry out attacks in crowded places in India. The aim is to create fear and get more people to join. Rising Online Propaganda Targeting India The group has started a strong funding campaign,…

ED Seizes Devices, Tracks Crypto Wallets in Bengaluru Raids Linked to Sriki and Nalapad Brothers in 2017 Hack Probe The Enforcement Directorate carried out raids in Bengaluru in a major crypto theft case. The action links to a bitcoin hacking incident from 2017. The case now focuses on money laundering through digital assets. Officials searched around 12 locations on April 20, 2026. The raids covered properties linked to Mohammed Haris Nalapad and Omar Farook Nalapad. Both are sons of Congress MLA NA Haris. Teams also searched places connected to alleged hacker Srikrishna Ramesh, known as Sriki. ED Conducts Multi-Location Raids…