Charlie Shrem

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EXCLUSIVE: Charlie Shrem Speaks Out About Mt. Gox, His Arrest and the Bitcoin Bromance

Bitcoin entrepreneur Charlie Shrem speaks candidly about Mt. Gox and maintaining his sanity while under house arrest.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 February 2014
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Bitcoin Foundation Board Reveals Hopes for Charlie Shrem’s Replacement

Members of the Bitcoin Foundation speak to CoinDesk about the many qualities their latest board member will need.

Tech  ·  26 February 2014
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Mt. Gox CEO Mark Karpeles Resigns from Bitcoin Foundation Board

Mt. Gox CEO Mark Karpeles has resigned his position on the Bitcoin Foundation's Board of Directors.

Business  ·  24 February 2014
Startups

Bitcoin Foundation Opens Nominations for Empty Board of Directors Seat

The Bitcoin Foundation issued guidance today on the voting procedures for its forthcoming election this April.

Business  ·  19 February 2014
Exchanges

Community Outrage Marks Latest Chapter in Mt. Gox Story

Several industry heavyweights have responded harshly to Mt. Gox's official explanation for its suspension of bitcoin withdrawals.

Business  ·  11 February 2014
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Of Mice and Shrem

How the Bitcoin Foundation managed the fallout from Charlie Shrem's arrest.

Tech  ·  4 February 2014
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Charlie Shrem’s Arrest: Government Harassment or Necessary Law Enforcement?

Did the arrest of Charlie Shrem constitute unnecessary harassment by the government?

Policy & regulation  ·  1 February 2014
China

A Million is Never Enough, Chinese Laundry, and Bad Taste by Bitcoin

This week in the wonderful world of bitcoin: high-profile arrests, Chinese trillions and eyelashes for cars.

Markets  ·  31 January 2014
Regulation

Bitcoin Hearings Day 1: Bitcoin Hits ‘Tipping Point’ with New York Regulators

New York regulators announced upcoming bitcoin regulation in 2014, but what that will entail is still up for debate.

Policy & regulation  ·  29 January 2014
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Charlie Shrem Resigns from Bitcoin Foundation Following Silk Road Arrest

BitInstant's Charlie Shrem has resigned from the Bitcoin Foundation's board of directors following his arrest over money laundering allegations.

Policy & regulation  ·  28 January 2014
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Charlie Shrem Released on $1 Million Bail After Silk Road Money Laundering Arrest

BitInstant CEO Charlie Shrem has been released on bail following an appearance before Manhattan's US District Court.

Policy & regulation  ·  28 January 2014
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New York Hearings Open in Shrem’s Shadow

Digital currency luminaries will testify in New York today, days after a leading NY bitcoin advocate's arrest.

Policy & regulation  ·  28 January 2014
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Charlie Shrem Arrest is Latest Chapter in Silk Road Story

Check out CoinDesk's Silk Road timeline.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 January 2014
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BitInstant CEO Charlie Shrem Arrested in Silk Road Bitcoin Bust

Charges have been filed against exchange owner Charlie Shrem for allegedly selling $1m in bitcoins to Silk Road users.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 January 2014
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BitInstant’s Charlie Shrem sees Bitcoin battles ahead #Bitcoin2013

Largely untapped markets such as global remittances represent a huge opportunity for Bitcoin, BitInstant founder Charlie Shrem said at Bitcoin 2013.

Business  ·  20 May 2013