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Bitcoin in the Headlines: Rolling With the Punches

This week's media coverage, though interrupted by the launch of Ethereum's decentralised app network, largely scrutinised bitcoin's reputation.

Markets  ·  31 July 2015
Crime

Research: Over $11 Million Lost in Bitcoin Scams Since 2011

At least $11m has gone to fraudsters running bitcoin scams in the last four years, university researchers have found.

Policy & regulation  ·  29 January 2015
Crime

How to Avoid Bitcoin Scams in 2015

2014 was a great year for bitcoin, but its success has drawn bad actors to the space. So how should you keep your funds safe in 2015?

Policy & regulation  ·  2 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
Crime

How Cryptoagency is Building Bitcoin’s Better Business Bureau

Cryptoagency.org is seeking to build a Better Business Bureau for the bitcoin industry, fueled by user reviews.

Policy & regulation  ·  19 August 2014
Crime

Phishing Scam Targets US Marshals Service Bitcoin Auction List

The attack targeted individuals on the leaked Silk Road auction email list, successfully stealing 100 BTC.

Policy & regulation  ·  4 July 2014
Hacking

Silk Road 2 Loses Over $2.6 Million in Bitcoins in Alleged Hack

Customers are furious after black market drugs site Silk Road 2 says it lost their coins to hackers.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 February 2014
Regulation

Are India’s Regulators Poised to Clamp Down on Bitcoin?

Indian authorities are allegedly preparing a public advisory to warn against the risks of emerging digital currencies.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 December 2013
Regulation

US Regulators: the World’s Bitcoin Police?

FinCEN's desire to regulate cryptocurrencies like bitcoin may see China "eat the USA's lunch".

Policy & regulation  ·  30 November 2013
Crime

Tens of Millions in the UK May Be Targeted by CryptoLocker Bitcoin Ransomware

The UK’s crime agency alerted people today after bitcoin ransomware scourge Cryptolocker swept the country.

Tech  ·  15 November 2013
Crime

Bitcoin’s cruel world: scams, thefts and the FBI’s influence

We look at the recent scams and hacks that have caused people to lose a lot of bitcoins.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 November 2013
Crime

Fighting the war on bitcoin, one scam at a time

With drug marketplace Atlantis closing, we take a look at the scams and potentially negative connotations of bitcoin.

Policy & regulation  ·  29 September 2013
Regulation

US judge rules bitcoin ‘is a currency or form of money’

A judge in Texas has ruled that bitcoin is a currency or form of money.

Policy & regulation  ·  7 August 2013
Regulation

Scams, fraud and banking: Why bitcoin still has challenges beyond regulation

Daniel Cawrey examines the non-regulation issues associated with bitcoin, such as fraud and dispute resolution.

Policy & regulation  ·  28 July 2013
Scams

Uniting the globe, reigniting old scams, and the power of hungry geeks

An Israeli, an Afghani and an Iranian walk into a bar, and John Law gets hungry for bitcoin-powered noodles.

Markets  ·  26 July 2013