Crime
Trend Micro Report Finds Criminals Unlikely to Abuse Namecoin
A namecoin botnet throws up questions about privacy and censorship in alternative domains.
Dutch Legal Service Given Authority to Confiscate Bitcoins
The Openbaar Ministerie, a public prosecution service within the Dutch judiciary, can now seize bitcoins from criminals.
Bitcoin Features in Latest FinCEN Suspicious Activity Report
The US financial crimes agency has published a new analysis covering positive and negative aspects of bitcoin.
World Bank Report: Bitcoin is a 'Naturally Occurring' Ponzi
A World Bank policy research working paper on Ponzi schemes mentions bitcoin as a market-driven bubble.
Hackers Offer Stolen CNET Database for Bitcoin in Publicity Stunt
Russian hacking group wOrm, which managed to steal CNET’s user database, offered to sell the information for 1 BTC.
Industrial Bitcoin Mine Employee Disappears After $190k in Alleged Theft, Fraud
A man using at least two aliases has defrauded both investors and a Tampa-based industrial bitcoin mine.
8 Million Vericoin Hack Prompts Hard Fork to Recover Funds
Cryptocurrency exchange platform MintPal has suffered a successful hack attack that stole 30% of all vericoins.
Banning, Dumping and Attacks on Mining: Could Bitcoin be Hijacked?
Has bitcoin reached a point where its technology infrastructure is safe from attack? Or is it still vulnerable?
Italian Authorities Issue Bitcoin Warnings, Urge Regulation
Three Italian institutions have issued new warnings on bitcoin, calling for legislation to eliminate regulatory ambiguity and illicit use.
Ross Ulbricht Loses Bid to Dismiss Federal Silk Road Suit
A US district judge has denied the alleged Silk Road leader’s request to have all charges dismissed.
