Crime
Bitcoin in the Docks: 7 Crypto Court Cases
CoinDesk takes a take a trip down memory lane, looking at some of the more high-profile bitcoin-related court cases.
Coin.mx Execs Arrested for Operating Illegal Bitcoin Exchange
Two operators of Coin.mx were arrested today and charged with unlawful money transmission and money laundering.
London Police Warns of Bitcoin Ransom Scam
A British cybersecurity watchdog has issued a warning about new bitcoin ransomware attacks disguised as messages from several UK government agencies.
Police Arrest 20 in Digital Currency Pyramid Scheme
Spanish police have arrested 20 individuals in connection with a pyramid scheme that used a fake digital currency called the unete.
Charges Against Colorado Bitcoin Trader Dismissed
An indictment against a Colorado bitcoin trader, Burt Wagner, has been dismissed "without prejudice" by a district court judge.
Judge Orders Corrupt DEA Agent to Forfeit Stolen Bitcoin
Former federal agent Carl Force IV has been ordered to forfeit hundreds of bitcoins to the US government.
Bitcoin Cloud Mining Service Collapse Exposes Customer Data
A bitcoin mining service called Cloudminr.io has collapsed, resulting in the loss of bitcoins and the broadcasting of personal user information.
Secretive Hacking Group Targeted Bitcoin Firms, Research Shows
A secretive hacking group known as Wild Neutron has targeted a range of businesses worldwide including bitcoin companies.
New Jersey Casinos Face Bitcoin Ransom Threats
New Jersey-based online casinos were hit with distributed denial-of-service attacks and faced additional threats unless they paid a bitcoin ransom.
