Alexander Vinnik

Europe

Alleged Bitcoin Launderer Faces Extradition Hearing Next Month

An alleged money laundered tied to the BTC-e bitcoin exchange and wanted by both Russia and the U.S. will attend an extradition hearing next month.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 November 2017
Exchanges

Russia Blasts Decision to Extradite Alleged Bitcoin Money Launderer

Russia isn't happy that an alleged bitcoin money launderer is being extradited to the US following a court decision in Greece.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 October 2017
BTC-e

Greek Court Backs Extradition of Alleged Bitcoin Exchange Operator to US

A Greek court has backed a request that the alleged former operator of bitcoin exchange BTC-e should be extradited to the U.S. for trial.

Markets  ·  4 October 2017
Exchanges

Alleged Bitcoin Money Launderer Has First Extradition Hearing

Alleged BTC-e operator Alexander Vinnik has had his first extradition hearing after being arrested in Greece on charges of money laundering.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 October 2017
Exchanges

Alleged BTC-e Operator Claims Innocence in New Interview

The alleged operator of BTC-e has spoken out in an interview in which he claimed he is innocent of charges brought by the U.S. government.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 September 2017