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Reports: Taiwan Police Arrest Cody Wilson Following Assault Charges

News reports claim that Taiwan authorities have arrested Cody Wilson after he was accused of sexually assaulting a minor in the U.S.

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Japan Lost $540 Million to Crypto Hacks in First Half of 2018

Japan's police agency has released data revealing that cyberattacks leading to thefts of cryptocurrency rose sharply earlier this year.

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Europol Warns of Crypto Hacks and Mining Malware in Latest Report

Europol has warned against the rising threats of cryptocurrency hacks and mining malware in a new report.

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Texas Securities Watchdog Takes Action Against 3 Alleged Crypto Frauds

The Texas State Securities Board has taken emergency action against three crypto investment schemes it alleges are attempting to hoax local investors.

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Cryptojacking Scripts Found on Local Indian Government Sites

Municipal government websites in Andhra Pradesh are running cryptojacking scripts, a group of security researchers found earlier this month.

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US Government Seizes Lambo and Crypto Millions from Dead Dark Web Kingpin

The U.S. Department of Justice has won the right to confiscate money and items Alexandre Cazes enjoyed from his dark web e-commerce empire's riches.

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Landmark Crypto Crime Case Ends With Jail Sentence for GAW CEO

GAW Miners CEO Josh Garza has been sentenced to 21 months in prison after pleading guilty to a wire fraud charge.

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US Judge Rules ICO Frauds Fall Under Securities Law

A federal judge has ruled that a criminal case against an alleged ICO fraudster will proceed to trial, saying existing securities laws apply.

U.S. District Court Judge Alvin Hellerstein said there is "no binding precedent" for SEC vs. Kik case. Credit: Shuttershock

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New York Man Pleads Guilty to $1.8 Million Ether Robbery

Louis Meza admitted to kidnapping and stealing $1.8 million in ether as part of a plea deal. He may be sentenced to 10 years in prison as a result.

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Chinese City Is Using Blockchain to Track Convicts on Parole

Convicts on parole in the southern Chinese city of Zhongshan can now find themselves being tracked over a blockchain network.

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