Crime

Regulation

Cloud Mining Contracts Are Securities, Says Philippines SEC

The Philippines securities watchdog has warned that it will regulate cryptocurrency cloud mining contracts under existing securities rules.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 April 2018
Exchanges

Bitfinex Denies Money Laundering Claims After ‘Internal Investigation’

Bitfinex is pushing back against reports that Polish authorities froze $400 million of its funds.

Policy & regulation  ·  10 April 2018
Europe

UK Cyber Security Division Issues Warning on PC ‘Cryptojacking’

The UK National Cyber Security Centre highlighted the rising number of browser apps which force computers to mine cryptocurrencies in a new report.

Policy & regulation  ·  10 April 2018
Crime

Indian Government Think Tank Trials Blockchain to Combat Fake Meds

An Indian government think tank is working on a blockchain solution aimed to combat the country's roaring counterfeit drugs trade.

Policy & regulation  ·  10 April 2018
Bitcoin

Police Officers Charged in $1.3 Million Bitcoin Extortion Scheme

Ten Indian police officials have been charged with kidnapping and attempted extortion after allegedly forcing a victim to transfer 200 bitcoins.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 April 2018
Crime

Samoa’s Central Bank Investigates OneCoin Investment Scheme

The Central Bank of Samoa is investigating the OneCoin crypto investment scheme and has issued a warning about the business to investors.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 April 2018
Regulation

How to Defend Yourself Against Pump-and-Dumps

Until regulators come up with rules to curb pump-and-dump schemes, investors need to be extra cautious so they don’t get taken for a ride.

Policy & regulation  ·  7 April 2018
Cryptocurrency

Crypto and Cannabis Investment Promoter Hit With Cease-and-Desist

The Texas State Securities Board filed an emergency cease and desist against a cryptocurrency and weed investment platform on alleged fraud charges.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 April 2018
Regulation

SEC Sues Public Company That Saw Crypto Stock Price Boost

A publicly traded company that saw its stock price soar after announcing a crypto startup acquisition has been sued by the SEC.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 April 2018
Europe

Spain’s Tax Authorities Seek Crypto User Names and Bank Accounts

The move comes after the Spanish finance ministry called the use of cryptocurrencies in organized crime a "pressing challenge."

Policy & regulation  ·  6 April 2018
Exchanges

Korean Police Detain 4 Crypto Exchange Execs Over Alleged Embezzlement

South Korean police on Thursday detained four executives from two cryptocurrency exchanges over alleged embezzlement.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 April 2018
Regulation

Washington State County Shuts Down ‘Unauthorized’ Crypto Miners

Washington State's Chelan County shut down three rogue cryptocurrency mining operations due to the power draw and safety risk.

Policy & regulation  ·  4 April 2018
Regulation

Justice Department Charges Founders of Mayweather-Backed ICO

Federal authorities have charged the founders of Centra Tech with securities and wire fraud, shortly after their ICO was shut down by the SEC.

Policy & regulation  ·  3 April 2018
Regulation

SEC Halts Mayweather-Endorsed ICO, Charges Founders With Fraud

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has halted the Floyd Mayweather-supported Centra Tech initial coin offering.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 April 2018
Crime

Korean Police Bust Bitcoin Miners Illegally Using Cheap Factory Power

Companies using cheap electricity to mine cryptocurrencies at industrial complexes in South Korea have reportedly been arrested by police.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 April 2018