Fraud

Fraud

Judge Judy Takes on Bitcoin Case in New TV Episode

Long-running arbitration reality TV show Judge Judy featured a case earlier this week involving a bitcoin trader and allegations of payment fraud.

Markets  ·  15 November 2015
Fraud

Fraud Allegations Haunt Former CEO of HashingSpace

A new entrant in the US bitcoin mining ecosystem is facing an uncertain future after key executives depart amid federal litigation.

Markets  ·  25 September 2015
Crime

Everledger Brings Blockchain Tech to Fight Against Diamond Theft

Diamonds are forever, and now a new startup – Everledger – is making a case that diamonds are for ledgers.

Policy & regulation  ·  1 August 2015
Crime

Federal Agents Face Arrest for Alleged Silk Road Bitcoin Theft

Two undercover agents who contributed to the US government's efforts to take down Silk Road are expected to be arrested on Monday.

Policy & regulation  ·  30 March 2015
Exchanges

Hong Kong’s MyCoin Disappears With Up To $387 Million, Reports Claim

Hong Kong bitcoin exchange MyCoin has shut its doors, taking with it as much as HK$3bn ($386.9m) in investor funds, reports say.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 February 2015
Crime

Students Build Database to Fight Bitcoin Fraud

A team of students and staff from an Irish University is building a bitcoin 'credit check' database to make the digital currency more transparent.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 February 2015
Fraud

Bonafide Raises $850k to Build Reputation System for Bitcoin

Bonafide has built a reputation scoring system that lets companies or individuals gauge others' trustworthiness when transacting in bitcoin.

Markets  ·  2 February 2015
Security

Vogogo Cuts Fraud Mitigation Costs in Industry Awareness Bid

Vogogo is now offering its fraud mitigation services to bitcoin businesses free of charge for three months.

Business  ·  15 January 2015
Crime

How Credit Card Fraud Sank One Bitcoin Exchange

Credit cards are the easiest way to buy bitcoins, but exchanges that don't handle them properly can be hit by chargebacks. What can they do?

Policy & regulation  ·  13 January 2015
Exchanges

Bitcoin Foundation Issues Fraud Alert Over Cloned Websites

The Bitcoin Foundation has warned that two unaffiliated fake websites are trying to con users out of their funds.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 December 2014
Exchanges

Bitcoin Exchange Cryptsy Faces Lawsuit Over Customer Account Breach

A Florida law firm has filed a suit against digital currency exchange Cryptsy, alleging deceptive business practices.

Markets  ·  24 October 2014
Fraud

Can Bitcoin Surpass Credit Cards for Low-Cost Fraud Protection?

Fraud makes credit cards costly for both consumers and merchants. Does bitcoin offer a better solution?

Markets  ·  5 September 2014
Venture Capital

Vogogo Raises $8.5 Million to Boost Bitcoin Exchange Security

Risk management specialist Vogogo has raised $8.5m to expand its bitcoin industry offering to new global markets.

Business  ·  7 August 2014
Crime

Hook, Line and Sinker: How to Avoid Bitcoin Phishing Scams

Scammers are resorting to old tricks like phishing emails to steal bitcoin. Here's how to keep your funds safe.

Policy & regulation  ·  14 June 2014
Regulation

SEC Warns Bitcoin’s Hype May Put Investors At Risk

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued new guidance related to digital currency investments.

Policy & regulation  ·  7 May 2014