Ross Ulbricht

News

Tim Draper Wins 2,000 BTC in Second US Marshals Bitcoin Auction

Serial bitcoin investor Tim Draper has confirmed he purchased 2,000 BTC during yesterday's US Marshals auction.

Markets  ·  5 December 2014
Crime

US Marshals: Bidder Turnout in Second Bitcoin Auction Declines Sharply

New data reveals bidder participation in the second US Marshals Service bitcoin auction has declined significantly from the first.

Policy & regulation  ·  4 December 2014
Crime

Usual Suspects Return to Bid in Latest US Marshals Bitcoin Auction

The second USMS auction of 50,000 BTC is attracting many of the same bidders, if less fanfare.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 November 2014
Crime

US Marshals: Latest Bitcoin Auction Timed to Avoid Market Disruption

The USMS has revealed it will split up its auction of Ross Ulbricht's seized bitcoin to reduce negative effects on the bitcoin market.

Policy & regulation  ·  17 November 2014
Crime

US Marshals to Auction 50,000 Bitcoins Seized from Ross Ulbricht

The US Marshals are set to auction off 50,000 BTC next month in connection to the case against Ross Ulbricht.

Policy & regulation  ·  17 November 2014
Crime

Court Delays Ross Ulbricht Silk Road Trial Until January 2015

US District Judge Katherine Forrest has adjourned the Ross Ulbricht trial until early next year.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 October 2014
Crime

What’s the Verdict? The Bitcoin Community Weighs in On Ross Ulbricht

People in the bitcoin space share their views on Silk Road's alleged mastermind, Ross Ulbricht.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 October 2014
Crime

One Year Later, Lyn Ulbricht Still Fights for Her Son’s Freedom

CoinDesk speaks with Lyn Ulbricht about her life and her fight to clear her son's name.

Policy & regulation  ·  4 October 2014
Crime

Timeline of Ross Ulbricht’s Legal Battle

Check out our interactive timeline of alleged Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht's legal battle.

Policy & regulation  ·  4 October 2014
Crime

Ross Ulbricht: Hero or Villain?

CoinDesk explores how Ross Ulbricht and Silk Road are dividing opinions in the bitcoin space.

Policy & regulation  ·  3 October 2014
Crime

Ulbricht Seeks Pre-Trial Hearing to Challenge FBI Claims

The defence for alleged Silk Road mastermind Ross Ulbricht has filed a further court motion to dismiss evidence.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 October 2014
Regulation

4 Court Cases Helping Shape the US Stance on Bitcoin

CoinDesk looks at the top United States court cases helping shape the country's regulatory view on bitcoin.

Policy & regulation  ·  28 September 2014
Crime

FBI: No Illegal Techniques Used in Silk Road Investigation

The FBI has released information claiming it used legal means to link Ross Ulbricht to illicit website Silk Road.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 September 2014
Crime

Ross Ulbricht Pleads Not Guilty to New Drug Charges

Accused Silk Road ringleader Ross Ulbricht has issued a not guilty plea in response to new charges.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 September 2014
Exchanges

Charlie Shrem to Forfeit $950k to US Government in Plea Bargain

Further details have emerged about Charlie Shrem's plea bargain, which is seen as a "key victory" by his lawyer.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 September 2014