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Jury Selection Delayed in Bitcoin Exchange Trial

A federal trial tied to the now-defunct Florida bitcoin exchange Coin.mx has been delayed.

Policy & regulation  ·  14 February 2017
Crime

Lawyer Arrested in Attempt to Sell Confidential Complaint for Bitcoin

A lawyer for a major US lobbying firm has been arrested and charged after trying to sell a sealed complaint in exchange for bitcoin.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 February 2017
Crime

A Town in Illinois Just Announced It’s Holding a Bitcoin Sale

A small town located outside of Chicago is about to sell some bitcoin.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 February 2017
Crime

This Dark Market Wants to Pay You Bitcoin to Find Security Bugs

Bug bounty hunters could make as much as 10 bitcoins identifying security problems at the popular dark marketplace Hansa.

Markets  ·  6 February 2017
Crime

To Catch a Ransomer: How the FBI Chases Crime on the Blockchain

Ever wonder how the FBI catches ransomware perpetrators? This special agent laid out the process in great detail.

Business  ·  1 February 2017
Crime

The FBI is Worried Criminals Might Use the Private Cryptocurrency Monero

An FBI special agent has said it's unclear how the agency would respond to widespread criminal use of privacy-enhancing cryptocurrencies like monero.

Policy & regulation  ·  31 January 2017
Federal Reserve

Federal Reserve Staffer Fined for Mining Bitcoins at Work

A Fed staffer has plead guilty to mining bitcoins at work.

Policy & regulation  ·  30 January 2017
Crime

A Digital Currency Scam is Misusing the Rothschild Family Name

Financial advisory firm Rothschild & Co. issued an unusual warning on Monday: stay away from a fake and fraudulent digital currency.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 January 2017
Crime

Bitcoin ATMs Are Being Attacked With Hammers in the US Midwest

A group of individuals has been accused of smashing dozens of bitcoin ATMs in a bid to gain a competitive edge.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 January 2017
Crime

Bitcoin Exchange Operator Pleads Guilty to Money Crimes

The former operator of the now-defunct bitcoin exchange Coin.mx has pleaded guilty in federal court.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 January 2017
Crime

2016: The Year of Blockchain Hubris

2016 may have been a big year for blockchain, but there were failed ideas, too. DeRose lists eight he thinks won't carry over to the new year.

Markets  ·  31 December 2016
Crime

Ensuring Bitcoin Fungibility in 2017 (And Beyond)

Bitcoin Core developer David Vorick explains why ensuring bitcoin's fungibility remains a top priority for 2017.

Tech  ·  28 December 2016
Ethereum

Hackers Steal Over $300k From One of Blockchain’s Biggest VCs

A notable blockchain industry investor was hacked today.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 December 2016
Crime

Regulators Issue Warnings Over ‘Fraudulent’ Bitcoin Investment Scheme

Regulators in Belize and the Seychelles have sounded the alarm about an allegedly fraudulent bitcoin investment website.

Policy & regulation  ·  22 November 2016
Crime

Alleged Bitcoin Scammer Busted By Dubai Police

Police in Dubai have reportedly arrested a man accused stealing bitcoins from several individuals.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 November 2016