Crime
US Government Bans Researcher for Supercomputer Bitcoin Mining
A National Science Foundation (NSF) researcher has been blacklisted after mining bitcoin without authorization.
Red Flags Raised Over Hong Kong Bitcoin Exchange HKCex
Members of the cryptocurrency community have raised concerns over the dealings of the Asian exchange.
Erik Voorhees Faces $50k Fine Over Unauthorized Securities Sale
The serial entrepreneur is banned from engaging in securities offerings for five years, and must pay over $50,000.
$5 Billion Insurance Company Offers Bitcoin Coverage to Businesses
Great American Insurance policyholders can now add BTC coverage against crime in most US states.
Study: Silk Road May Have Reduced Drug Violence
A new study argues that online drug bazaars, such as Silk Road, can actually reduce drug-related violence.
CryptoLocker Crimewave Halted as Global Authorities Disable Network
International authorities have disabled GOZeuS, the P2P network behind the CryptoLocker malware.
Californian Law Enforcement Officers Offered 'Bitcoin 101’ Seminar
The LA High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Training Centre is offering officers the chance to learn about digital currencies.
Silk Road 2.0 Claims 80% of Stolen Bitcoin Repaid to Customers
Silk Road 2.0 now estimates all victims who lost bitcoin in its February hack will be repaid by mid-June.
The Five Biggest Threats Facing Bitcoin
CoinDesk looks at the biggest hurdles bitcoin needs to overcome before it can hit the mainstream.
A Bot Named Willy: Did Mt. Gox's Automated Trading Pump Bitcoin's Price?
Two traders with strange buying habits may have been bots designed to manipulate the market, a report says.
