Crime

Bitcoin

Russians Indicted for US Election Hacks Used Bitcoin to Fund Operations

Twelve Russian officials indicted for hacking into Democratic National Committee email accounts allegedly used cryptocurrencies, the DOJ announced.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 July 2018
Regulation

US Judge Delays Crypto Fraud Ruling Pending CFTC Response

A judge in New York has postponed a decision on a crypto fraud lawsuit until the CFTC can explain how it calculated damages.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 July 2018
Regulation

Federal Judge Wavers as CFTC Seeks Injunction in Crypto Fraud Case

The CFTC is wrapping up its case against accused fraudster Patrick McDonnell – but the hearings in New York this week have been anything but simple.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 July 2018
New York

SEC Settles Trader Lawsuit Tied to Blockchain Firm Stock Sales

Two Nevada men have settled with the SEC over alleged illicit trading of a claimed blockchain company's stock.

Policy & regulation  ·  10 July 2018
Hacking

1 Million Computers Hacked to Mine $2 Million-Worth of Cryptos

Hackers reportedly reaped more than $2 million in different cryptocurrencies after spreading malware across computers in China.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 July 2018
Regulation

Another Ripple Lawsuit Claims XRP Is A Security

A third investor in three months is suing Ripple on grounds that the XRP cryptocurrency is a security issued by the firms. 

Policy & regulation  ·  5 July 2018
IRS

International Task Force Notes Use of Cryptocurrencies in Financial Crime

Tax authorities from five different nations are coming together to combat international financial crimes, with a focus on cryptocurrencies.

Policy & regulation  ·  4 July 2018
Regulation

SEC Charges Two In Illicit UBI Blockchain Stock Sale

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission charged two Nevada residents with illegally profiting off stock sales of a self-described blockchain firm.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 July 2018
Crime

Kaspersky Warns on Rapid Spread of Malicious Crypto Miners

Kaspersky Lab says crypto-mining malware is quickly replacing ransomware, warning that mobiles could be the next big target.

Policy & regulation  ·  29 June 2018
Exchanges

Bithumb Claims to Have Retrieved $14 Million in Hacked Cryptos

The Korean exchange says it has clawed back some of the millions lost in a theft of cryptocurrencies including bitcoin, XRP and bitcoin cash.

Policy & regulation  ·  28 June 2018
Regulation

US Judge Says Boxer-Backed ICO Token Is a Security

A Florida district court has published an analysis explaining how Centra Tech's CTR token is a security. 

Policy & regulation  ·  28 June 2018
Crime

FBI Agent Estimates 130 Crypto Investigations Underway

The FBI is currently running 130 different cryptocurrency-related investigations, Bloomberg reported Wednesday.

Policy & regulation  ·  28 June 2018
Bitcoin

US State Seeks to Confiscate $24 Million in Dark Web Bitcoin

The crackdown of vendors on darkweb marketplaces lets the U.S. government seize 4,000 bitcoins and now it wants to confiscate all of them.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 June 2018
Regulation

US Senators Discuss Crypto Threat to Domestic Elections

DarkTower director Scott Dueweke said cryptocurrencies are "tailor made" for foreign powers hoping to influence American elections.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 June 2018
Cryptocurrency

Secret Service Calls for ‘Congressional Attention’ on Privacy Cryptos

An official for the U.S. Secret Service has called on Congress to consider legislative action over privacy-enhancing cryptocurrencies.

Markets  ·  26 June 2018