Crime
SEC Sues Brother of GAW Miners CEO Amid Investigation
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has filed a suit against the brother of GAW Miner's CEO Josh Garza as it investigates the company for fraud.
Dark Web Markets 'Processed More Bitcoin than BitPay in 2014'
Marketplaces on the dark web frequently processed more bitcoin transactions than BitPay last year, new research has found.
Bitcoin in the Headlines: Bombers and BitLicenses
The media emphasized bitcoin and the blockchain's association with crime this week, while dedicating coverage to the technology's regulatory issues.
Interpol Held a Dark Market War Game Using its Own Cryptocurrency
Interpol held an interactive training seminar in Singapore last month that utilized an internally developed cryptocurrency and a mock dark market.
Startup Sabr.io is Helping to Catch Bitcoin's Criminals
A new blockchain startup has claimed its software could have tracked down Silk Road mastermind Dread Pirate Roberts in a matter of days.
US Arms Dealer Allegedly Used Bitcoin for Purchases
A Michigan man has been indicted for allegedly using bitcoin to purchase and ship illegal gun components overseas.
$100k Bail for Suspected Head of Bitcoin Exchange Coin.mx
A man charged by US prosecutors for operating bitcoin exchange service Coin.mx without a money transmission license has been released on bail.
Tokyo Court: Bitcoin Not Subject to Ownership
Tokyo's District Court has ruled that bitcoin is "not subject to ownership", with a judge telling a plaintiff he couldn't claim for lost Mt Gox coins.
Inside Barcelona's Bitcoin Drug Lab
For €50 in bitcoin, Energy Control provides anyone in the world with a breakdown of the purity of their drugs – no questions asked.
