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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
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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
Litecoin

High-profile investors reveal just how bullish they are on bitcoin

Investor interest was shown recently as Chamath Palihapitiya proclaimed ownership of $5m in bitcoin, wanting $10m more.

Business  ·  5 November 2013
Bitstamp

Bitcoin needs to advance to ‘third wave’ of startups and accept regulation

CoinDesk founder Shakil Khan talks bitcoin with Nejc Kodrič and Michael Jackson at TechCrunch's Disrupt Europe 2013.

Business  ·  29 October 2013
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Frustrated customers hit BitInstant with a class action lawsuit

Three bitcoiners have filed a class action lawsuit against BitInstant claiming the company misled them.

Business  ·  15 August 2013
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BitInstant CEO Charlie Shrem to banks: “We want to work with you”

BitInstant CEO Charlie Shrem extended a friendly hand to banks at the Inside Bitcoins conference.

Business  ·  30 July 2013
Regulation

Bitcoin industry leaders launch DATA, a self-regulatory body for digital currencies

Bitcoin's finest have launched a self-regulatory group. Will it be enough to mitigate regulatory pains?

Policy & regulation  ·  30 July 2013
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BitInstant temporarily shuts down service to work on next upgrade

BitInstant, the international bitcoin payment processor, has temporarily shut while the next version of the service is worked on.

Business  ·  13 July 2013
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BitInstant complaints flare up after beta site launch

BitInstant customers have been complaining loudly - and in large numbers - about slow orders and responses in recent days.

Business  ·  13 June 2013
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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