Crime
GAW Miners CEO 'Will Plead Guilty' to Wire Fraud Charge
The former CEO of defunct cryptocurrency mining company GAW Miners is likely to plead guilty to a federal wire fraud charge later this week.
Indian Police Prepare Charges Against OneCoin Founder Ruja Ignatova
Authorities in India have prepared charges against Ruja Ignatova, founder of the suspected fraudulent investment scheme, OneCoin.
Mt Gox CEO Mark Karpeles Pleads Not Guilty to Embezzlement
Mark Karpeles, CEO of collapsed bitcoin exchange Mt Gox, pleaded not guilty in court to charges of embezzlement and data manipulation today.
EU Report: Digital Currency Use by Organized Criminals Is 'Rare'
A newly released report from the European Commission suggests there is relatively little virtual currency use among organized crime groups.
UN Denies Involvement in Green Blockchain Project EcoBit
The UN is denying claims it was involved with a Malaysian environmental blockchain project called EcoBit, according to reports.
UK Cybercrime Watchdog: Surveillance Law Could Boost Digital Currency Use
A controversial intelligence law passed by the UK last year could drive increased digital currency use according to a new report.
South Korean Bitcoin Exchange to Pay Back Users After Account Thefts
South Korea's largest bitcoin and ether exchange is moving to compensate users after its data systems were compromised.
SEC Files Fraud Suit Against Bitcoin Startup Owner
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has filed fraud charges against a UK citizen accused of bilking the investors of a bitcoin startup.
Bitcoin Phishing Scheme Perpetrator Pleads Guilty in Connecticut Court
A Connecticut resident has pleaded guilty to charges that he stole more than $300,000 in bitcoin as part of a phishing scheme.
OneCoin 'License' is a Fake, Says Vietnamese Government
OneCoin doesn't have a license to operate in Vietnam despite claims to the contrary, the government said this week.
