Crime
Boom in Drug Dealer Digital Currency Use Sparks Worries Among US Officials
There's been "a substantial increase" in cases involving digital currencies in the drug trade, a DHS official told Congress yesterday.
'Gemcoin' Ponzi Scheme Operator Hit With $74 Million Judgment
One of the leaders of a Ponzi scheme that involved a fictitious cryptocurrency has been ordered to pay $74 million.
Canadian Police Issue Bitcoin Investment Scam Warning
Regional police in Canada have issued a warning to local residents about fraudulent investment schemes involving bitcoin.
Coin.mx Bitcoin Exchange Trial Begins in New York
Despite a slight delay, the trial of two individuals tied to the now-defunct bitcoin exchange Coin.mx has commenced.
Jury Selection Delayed in Bitcoin Exchange Trial
A federal trial tied to the now-defunct Florida bitcoin exchange Coin.mx has been delayed.
Lawyer Arrested in Attempt to Sell Confidential Complaint for Bitcoin
A lawyer for a major US lobbying firm has been arrested and charged after trying to sell a sealed complaint in exchange for bitcoin.
A Town in Illinois Just Announced It's Holding a Bitcoin Sale
A small town located outside of Chicago is about to sell some bitcoin.
This Dark Market Wants to Pay You Bitcoin to Find Security Bugs
Bug bounty hunters could make as much as 10 bitcoins identifying security problems at the popular dark marketplace Hansa.
To Catch a Ransomer: How the FBI Chases Crime on the Blockchain
Ever wonder how the FBI catches ransomware perpetrators? This special agent laid out the process in great detail.
