Greece

France Charges Alleged BTC-e Operator Alexander Vinnik Following Greek Extradition

French prosecutors have charged Vinnik on counts of extortion, aggravated money laundering, conspiracy and more.

Policy & regulation  ·  29 January 2020

Alleged BTC-e Operator Will Be Extradited to France After Greek Supreme Court Ruling

Greece's supreme administrative court found that a ruling to extradite alleged BTC-e operator Alexander Vinnik to France was lawful. Vinnik can no longer appeal the decision.

News  ·  23 January 2020
Crime

Alleged BTC-e Operator Alexander Vinnik to Be Extradited to France: Reports

Alleged BTC-e exchange operator and money launderer Alexander Vinnik is finally being extradited to France, say reports.

News  ·  20 December 2019
Bitcoin

Is Greece Cracking Down on Tax Evasion or Taxing Anonymity?

Credit cards and bank transfers – and their incumbent surveillance features – are no longer payment options for Greek citizens, they are obligations.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 December 2019
Europe

Alleged BTC-e Operator Alexander Vinnik Seeks Extradition to Russia

Alleged bitcoin launderer Alexander Vinnik, who is wanted by several countries, has filed in Greece for extradition to Russia.

Policy & regulation  ·  21 March 2019
Crime

Court Approves Alleged Bitcoin Money Launder’s Extradition to France

In a legal tug-of-war between France, Russia and the U.S., Greek courts have ruled in France's favour to take over custody of Alexander Vinnik.

Policy & regulation  ·  16 July 2018
Crime

Court Approves U.S. Extradition for Alleged BTC-e Operator

A Greek court has given the green light for the U.S. extradition of Alexander Vinnik, the alleged former operator of bitcoin exchange BTC-e.

Policy & regulation  ·  14 December 2017
Europe

Alleged Bitcoin Launderer Faces Extradition Hearing Next Month

An alleged money laundered tied to the BTC-e bitcoin exchange and wanted by both Russia and the U.S. will attend an extradition hearing next month.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 November 2017
Startups

6 Things You Missed from the State of Bitcoin

We've put together a few hidden gems from the State of Bitcoin Q2 2015 report you might have missed.

Business  ·  23 July 2015
Markets

62% of People Say Bitcoin Will End 2015 Below $500

Some 62% of bitcoin enthusiasts believe the digital currency's price will be less than $500 at the end of this year, according to a CoinDesk poll.

Markets  ·  22 July 2015
Greece

Has the Greek Crisis Increased Bitcoin Awareness?

CoinDesk has spoken to various people in Greece to assess whether bitcoin awareness has grown in wake of the crisis.

Markets  ·  15 July 2015
Markets

Bitcoin Price Surpasses $300, Drops After Greek Bailout

The bitcoin price surpassed the $300 mark over the weekend, reaching its highest point since 10th March.

Markets  ·  13 July 2015
Prices

Bitcoin in the Headlines: Greece Lightning Strikes Twice

The fires of one of bitcoin's hottest recurring debates raged on this week, with its potential use as a safe haven asset coming under the microscope.

Markets  ·  10 July 2015
Greece

Bitcoin in the Headlines: More Hot Air for Greece

As Greece gets to grips with its upcoming bailout referendum the media has taken its coverage of bitcoin to a whole new level.

Markets  ·  3 July 2015
Crime

Bitcoin in the Headlines: Sex, ‘Dope’ and Greek Tragedy

Bitcoin could do no right this week as its use cases took a back seat to its still-prevalent association with the dark web.

Markets  ·  19 June 2015