Coinbase assisted in dismantling a $20 million crypto spoofing scheme by providing critical evidence to law enforcement.
The scheme involved phishing and fake websites impersonating Coinbase, resulting in over $20 million being stolen from unsuspecting users.
Coinbase's cooperation led to the arrest of the scheme's ringleader, Chirag Tomar, while facing a separate class-action lawsuit and regulatory scrutiny over a recent data breach.
The breach triggered a $20 million ransom demand, a class-action lawsuit, and a $4.5 million fine from the FCA, highlighting concerns about Coinbase's internal controls and data protection measures.