BTC-e

Exchanges

Crypto Exchange WEX Linked to Iranian Ransomware Operators, Says PwC

Cryptocurrency exchange WEX, formerly called BTC-e, may have been used to launder illicit gains from the SamSam ransomware, according to PwC.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 March 2019
Exchanges

Data Shows Millions Leaving Crypto Wallets Tied to Long-Troubled Exchange

Binance has frozen accounts that received more than 93,000 ether (over $18.9 million) from wallets indirectly linked to troubled Russian exchange WEX.

Policy & regulation  ·  30 October 2018
Exchanges

Police Filings Mount as Investors Demand Funds from WEX Exchange

Users of the WEX exchange have begun filing police reports after more than three months of being unable to withdraw major cryptocurrencies or fiat.

Markets  ·  23 October 2018
Terrorism

Crypto Use A ‘Fringe Activity’ Among Terrorists, Says Think Tank

Cryptocurrencies are ill-suited for terrorist financing, a member of a think tank told the U.S. House of Representatives last week.

Markets  ·  10 September 2018
Exchanges

Bitcoin’s Price Is Nearing $10K On a Single, Troubled Exchange

Crypto exchange WEX continues to see prices well out of step with the rest of the market amid the continuation of a near-total freeze on withdrawals.

Markets  ·  24 July 2018
Crime

Court Approves Alleged Bitcoin Money Launder’s Extradition to France

In a legal tug-of-war between France, Russia and the U.S., Greek courts have ruled in France's favour to take over custody of Alexander Vinnik.

Policy & regulation  ·  16 July 2018
Exchanges

Something Strange Is Going On at a Crypto Exchange Called WEX

Users of WEX, the cryptocurrency exchange built on the ashes of BTC-e, are reporting withdrawal problems.

Markets  ·  13 July 2018
Exchanges

Bitcoin Price Spikes to Nearly $9K on Little-Known Crypto Exchange

Crypto exchange WEX, formerly known as BTC-e, saw its BTC/USD market spike to nearly $9,000 on Wednesday.

Markets  ·  11 July 2018
Crime

Court Approves U.S. Extradition for Alleged BTC-e Operator

A Greek court has given the green light for the U.S. extradition of Alexander Vinnik, the alleged former operator of bitcoin exchange BTC-e.

Policy & regulation  ·  14 December 2017
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

Meet WEX: Bitcoin Exchange Launches for BTC-e Users with BTC-e Design

A new exchange is courting users of the now-defunct BTC-e exchange, but it bears a striking resemblance to its illicit predecessor.

Markets  ·  15 September 2017
Exchanges

BTC-e Opens User Support Tool Ahead of Bitcoin Trading Relaunch

Embattled cryptocurrency exchange BTC-e has launched a new portal for sending in support tickets.

Markets  ·  11 September 2017