Security· ★★★· bearish·

Poland lost $230M in crypto in attempt to buy Venezuelan oil

  • Poland lost $230 million in cryptocurrency in 2023
  • Funds were handed directly to fraudsters on USB drives
  • The scheme was tied to an attempt to purchase Venezuelan oil
Why it matters: The incident highlights the risks of over-the-counter crypto deals and weak controls in large state payments.
Source: Google News (crypto query)