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Charlie Shrem’s Post-Prison Blockchain Firm Sees Gold in Garbage

Charlie Shrem is re-imagining investment on the ethereum blockchain with a fund focusing on garbage.

Business  ·  4 January 2017

Charlie Shrem Talks Prison Life and Bitcoin’s Future in Ongoing AMA

Former Bitcoin Foundation board member Charlie Shrem is conducting an ongoing ask-me-anything (AMA) session from prison in Pennsylvania.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 September 2015
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Charlie Shrem and the Ups and Downs of BitInstant

This excerpt from Nathaniel Popper's book 'Digital Gold' looks at the ups and downs of bitcoin exchange BitInstant before its ultimate demise.

Tech  ·  19 May 2015
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Bitcoin’s ‘First Felon’ Charlie Shrem Begins 2-Year Sentence

Bitcoin entrepreneur Charlie Shrem begins his stint in prison today, having been sentenced in December to two years behind bars.

Policy & regulation  ·  30 March 2015
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Charlie Shrem to Forfeit $950k to US Government in Plea Bargain

Further details have emerged about Charlie Shrem's plea bargain, which is seen as a "key victory" by his lawyer.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 September 2014
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Charlie Shrem Hopes to Walk Free After Guilty Plea Deal

Bitcoin entrepreneur Charlie Shrem hopes for freedom with a guilty plea for the lesser charge of unlicensed money transmission.

Policy & regulation  ·  30 August 2014
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Charlie Shrem to Address Banking Industry at New York Bitcoin Conference

The bitcoin entrepreneur will discuss his past experiences at the conference in New York later this month.

Business  ·  1 July 2014
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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
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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
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Charlie Shrem Allowed Out of House Arrest for Bitcoin Documentary Premiere

Arrested bitcoin exchange pioneer Charlie Shrem is to be allowed to attend a film premiere in New York.

Tech  ·  23 April 2014
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Shrem’s Case Postponed for Possible Plea Deal

Arrested bitcoin entrepreneur Charlie Shrem's case may be postponed to allow a plea deal, according to a US Attorney.

Policy & regulation  ·  1 April 2014
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Australia May Extradite Alleged Silk Road Moderator to US

An Australian alleged to be a Silk Road moderator will likely sent to the United States for trial soon.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 March 2014
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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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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