Crime
DOJ Alleges Bitcoin Involved in Attempted ISIS Funding
Prosecutors have accused a New York woman of using credit cards to purchase bitcoin and then launder those funds to send money to ISIS.
Court Approves U.S. Extradition for Alleged BTC-e Operator
A Greek court has given the green light for the U.S. extradition of Alexander Vinnik, the alleged former operator of bitcoin exchange BTC-e.
Man Stole $1.8 Million in Ether After Armed Robbery, Prosecutors Say
New York prosecutors have filed charges against a man alleged to have been involved in the theft of more than $1.8 million worth of ether.
NiceHash CEO Confirms Bitcoin Theft Worth $78 Million
Cryptocurrency mining marketplace NiceHash has confirmed that yesterday’s hack resulted in the loss of over 4,700 BTC.
The Bulgarian Government Is Sitting on $3 Billion in Bitcoin
Bulgarian authorities seized more than 200,000 bitcoins from criminals back in May, an amount which now has a total value of more than $3 billion.
Detroit Bitcoin Trader Gets Jail Time for Unlicensed Money Business
A Detroit resident was sentenced Monday to 366 days in jail for operating an unlicensed money services business involving bitcoin.
Alleged ICO Fraudster Pleads Not Guilty in New York Court
A New York businessman charged with defrauding investors in two initial coin offerings (ICOs) plead not guilty in court last week.
SEC Files Fraud Charges Against ICO Organizer
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has filed charges against two organizers of a $15 million initial coin offering.
ICE Agent: Cryptocurrencies Increasingly Used in Money Laundering
A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent mentions mixing services at exchanges and anonymity-enhancing currencies in Senate testimony.
Blockstack Counterattacked a Phishing Attempt on Its ICO
When phishing sites tried to con investors during its recent ICO, Blockstack used its tech expertise to turn the tables on the tricksters.
