Charlie Shrem has been sentenced to two years in prison after pleading guilty to aiding and abetting an unlicensed money transmitting business.
CoinDesk looks at the top United States court cases helping shape the country's regulatory view on bitcoin.
Further details have emerged about Charlie Shrem's plea bargain, which is seen as a "key victory" by his lawyer.
Bitcoin entrepreneur Charlie Shrem hopes for freedom with a guilty plea for the lesser charge of unlicensed money transmission.
The price of bitcoin declined nearly 9% to under $500, its lowest level since 21st May.
Payza has launched its first bitcoin service, allowing customers to buy bitcoin in 190 countries.
The bitcoin entrepreneur will discuss his past experiences at the conference in New York later this month.
The former BitInstant CEO can now leave his residence between 9am-9pm Sunday through Thursday for employment purposes.
Bitcoin Foundation discusses its expanding operations and past controversies at its annual members meeting.
The trial of former Bitcoin Foundation vice chairman Charlie Shrem is now set to begin this September.
Arrested bitcoin exchange pioneer Charlie Shrem is to be allowed to attend a film premiere in New York.
The Bitcoin Expo in Toronto opened today. The focus will be on decentralized applications beyond bitcoin, said organizers.
Arrested bitcoin entrepreneur Charlie Shrem's case may be postponed to allow a plea deal, according to a US Attorney.
Canadian bitcoin exchange Vault of Satoshi is now a fully licensed Money Services Business in its home country.
An Australian alleged to be a Silk Road moderator will likely sent to the United States for trial soon.