Crime

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.

'CoinThief' Mac Malware Steals Bitcoins From Your Wallet
Malware hidden in a private wallet app is reportedly stealing large amounts of bitcoin from Mac OS X users.

Silk Road Accused Ulbricht Pleads Not Guilty, Begins Long Defense
Ross Ulbricht has responded to his formal indictment with a not guilty plea, and will review evidence against him.

LocalBitcoins.com Users Face Criminal Charges in Florida
Localbitcoins.com users are facing criminal charges in Florida for exchanging large amounts of cash for bitcoins.

Leading Anti-Malware Firm Malwarebytes Starts Accepting Bitcoin
The company is a well-known advocate of online privacy rights, and has integrated powerful anti-spyware detection in its software.

Charity Boss Suspects Stolen Coins Were Used in 180 BTC Donation
Bitcoin100's director suspects a large donation may have come from an exchange hack, but it's impossible to be sure.

Alleged Silk Road Ringleader Ross Ulbricht Indicted on Drugs, Money Laundering
Ross Ulbricht has been formally indicted by federal prosecutors for his involvement in Silk Road.

Russian Prosecutor's Office: BTC-e Investigation Report was a Hoax
A new statement from the Prosecutor’s Office of Volgograd claims yesterday's BTC-e criminal investigation report was a hoax.

