Crime
US Think Tank: Terrorists and Cartels May Abuse Digital Currencies
A US government-funded think tank has released a new report that explores how nonstate actors could issue their own digital currencies.
What We Know: Alleged Bitcoin Creator Craig Wright's Tax Troubles
Authorities are investigating Craig Wright, the man believed to be bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto, but the reasons why remain murky.
Police Raid Home of Alleged Bitcoin Creator Craig Wright
Police in Australia have raided the home of Craig Wright, the tech entrepreneur who reports suggest may be behind creation of the bitcoin protocol.
Secret Service Agent Gets Six-Year Sentence for Bitcoin Theft
Former Secret Service agent Shaun Bridges has been sentenced to nearly six years in prison for stealing bitcoins during the Silk Road investigation.
Bitcoin Exchange Operator Indicted for Credit Union Capture
One of the operators of the now-defunct bitcoin exchange Coin.mx was indicted last week.
US Prosecutors Unseal Charges Against Alleged Silk Road Advisor
The US government has unsealed charges against a former high-ranking employee of the Silk Road, the now-defunct dark market.
SEC Charges GAW Miners CEO Josh Garza With Securities Fraud
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has charged former GAW Miners CEO Josh Garza with the fraudulent sale of unlicensed securities.
Europol Seeks Intern With Bitcoin Tracing Skills
Europol wants an intern with blockchain analysis skills for an open source intelligence project.
Bitcoin, Paris and Terrorism: What the Media Got Wrong
Bitcoin became embroiled in a debate about the financing of terrorism following the Paris attacks which resulted in over 100 deaths.
UK Treasury: Digital Currencies Pose Lowest Money Laundering Risk
Digital currencies were deemed a “low” risk for money laundering and terrorism financing in a report published last month by the UK government.
