Silk Road

Markets

How the US Government’s Sale of 30,000 BTC Could Impact Bitcoin Prices

In a news-dominated market, the US Marshals auction of seized bitcoin will have an affect on its price.

Markets  ·  26 June 2014
Crime

CONFIRMED: List of Possible Silk Road Bitcoin Bidders Leaked by US Marshals

The US Marshals Service accidentally leaked a list of potential participants in the auction of 30,000 Silk Road bitcoins.

Policy & regulation  ·  18 June 2014
Regulation

Bitcoin Price Falls Below $600 as US Government Prepares for 30,000 BTC Selloff

Despite recent positive pricing sentiment, bitcoin prices declined amid news from the US government.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 June 2014
Crime

$18 Million Worth of Silk Road Bitcoin to be Sold By US Government

The US government is to auction off roughly 30,000 bitcoins appropriated from the Silk Road online black market.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 June 2014
Crime

Study: Silk Road May Have Reduced Drug Violence

A new study argues that online drug bazaars, such as Silk Road, can actually reduce drug-related violence.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 June 2014
Exchanges

Charlie Shrem No Longer Under 24-Hour House Arrest

The former BitInstant CEO can now leave his residence between 9am-9pm Sunday through Thursday for employment purposes.

Policy & regulation  ·  22 May 2014
Crime

‘Silk Road’ the Play Seeks Bitcoin Funding for Edinburgh Fringe Debut

Based on the story of the online black market, 'Silk Road', like its online namesake, will be bitcoin funded.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 May 2014
Japan

Japan Makes First Bitcoin-Related Drug Arrest

The Japanese authorities have arrested an alleged drug importer with a penchant for digital currencies.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 May 2014
Exchanges

Shrem Pleads Not Guilty to Money Laundering Charges

The trial of former Bitcoin Foundation vice chairman Charlie Shrem is now set to begin this September.

Policy & regulation  ·  29 April 2014
Crime

US Government Sells Silk Road User’s Seized Bitcoins for $3 Million

A Silk Road user faces 40 years in prison for allegedly completing 10,000 transactions via the online black market.

Policy & regulation  ·  28 April 2014
Crime

Scams, Hacks and Poor Management: Life After Silk Road

Following Silk Road's demise, some users (and even law enforcement officials) wax nostalgic about the 'original' Dread Pirate Roberts.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 April 2014
Crime

Family: Ross Ulbricht Conviction Would ‘Threaten Internet Freedom’

Kirk and Lyn Ulbricht talk to CoinDesk about their son's case and the threat it poses to free speech.

Policy & regulation  ·  25 April 2014
Regulation

From Gold to Cash to Decentralized Data: The Money Revolution Continues

Money has seen some big changes since the days of bartering. Now decentralization is upturning the cart once again.

Policy & regulation  ·  24 April 2014
Regulation

Charlie Shrem Indicted on Federal Charges for Money Laundering

The indictment indicates Shrem and Robert Faiella had been conspiring together to funnel money into Silk Road since 2011.

Policy & regulation  ·  14 April 2014
IRS

Ross Ulbricht’s Attorney Cites IRS Guidance in Motion to Dismiss Charges

An attorney defending alleged Silk Road mastermind Ross Ulbricht has moved to dismiss certain charges, citing new IRS guidance.

Policy & regulation  ·  1 April 2014