Crime
Pony Botnet Virus Steals $220k from 30 Types of Digital Wallets
A new virus is said to be affecting more than 30 types of digital currency wallets.
Australian Government Tracks All Bitcoin to AUD Conversions
The Australian government is keeping a close eye on bitcoin – tracking every BTC to AUD conversion, and vice-versa.
How Cash Would Be Seen by the Media if Invented Today
A new worldwide scheme will allow citizens to carry their wealth and exchange it with others using paper ‘bills’.
Bitstamp Restores Withdrawals Following Security Scare
Bitstamp is restoring withdrawals to all accounts following criminal attempts to access users’ funds.
Estonian Police Target Bitcoin Trading Site BTC.ee
The news follows a warning about bitcoin issued by a member of Estonia's central bank earlier this year.
After Massive Hack, It's Pay Back Time for Silk Road 2.0
Silk Road 2.0 has announced it will pay back vendors and customers affected by last week's breach.
Publishing Giant Signs Bitcoin Book Deal
Penguin Random House has acquired a book on bitcoin and Silk Road to be published next year.
New Jersey Case Could Set Restrictive Precedent for Bitcoin Businesses
New Jersey law enforcement is seeking to stop one innovative bitcoin startup, on the basis of protecting consumers.
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.
Malware Uses Victims' Machines to Mine Bitcoin Until Ransom is Paid
A curious new hybrid of bitcoin-mining malware and ransomware has been discovered infecting PCs.
