Crime
SEC Seizes Assets from Alleged Altcoin Pyramid Scheme
A California company promoting a digital currency called GemCoin has had its assets seized by the US government amid allegations of fraud.
Europol: Bitcoin May Become Sole Currency for EU Cybercriminals
Europol has said in a new report that it believes bitcoin could become the go-to currency for digital criminals in the region.
Liberty Reserve Founder Loses Bid to Dismiss Federal Indictment
A US district judge has denied a motion by the one of the founders of Liberty Reserve to dismiss a federal indictment filed two years ago.
Charlie Shrem Talks Prison Life and Bitcoin's Future in Ongoing AMA
Former Bitcoin Foundation board member Charlie Shrem is conducting an ongoing ask-me-anything (AMA) session from prison in Pennsylvania.
Bitcoin on the Dark Web: The Facts
Just how much do we know about new underground economies? Here's what available data can tell us about bitcoin on the Dark Web.
Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme Operator Pleads Guilty to Securities Fraud
Bitcoin ponzi scheme perpetrator Trendon Shavers has plead guilty to securities fraud and is now awaiting sentencing.
California Politician Faces Resignation Calls Amid Altcoin Controversy
A California politician has become embroiled in a growing controversy surrounding an altcoin and investors who say they’ve been duped.
BitPay Sues Insurer After Losing $1.8 Million in Phishing Attack
Bitcoin payment processor BitPay has filed suit against a Massachusetts insurance company after losing $1.8m during a phishing attack last December.
