Crime
FBI: Recent Bitcoin Ransomware Losses Top $18 Million
The FBI has received reports of more than $18m in losses in the past year stemming from the spread of bitcoin ransomware Cryptowall.
DEA Agent Makes Plea Deal in Silk Road Corruption Case
Carl Mark Force IV, the other DEA agent accused of corruption in the Silk Road investigation, has reportedly struck a plea deal with prosecutors.
Bitcoin in the Headlines: Sex, 'Dope' and Greek Tragedy
Bitcoin could do no right this week as its use cases took a back seat to its still-prevalent association with the dark web.
Secret Service Agent to Plead Guilty for Silk Road Violations
US Secret Service agent Shaun Bridges will plead guilty to charges of money laundering and fraud stemming from the investigation of Silk Road.
US Treasury: Bitcoin's Use in Funding Terrorism 'Unclear'
A new US Treasury Department study reports that bitcoin could possibly be used to fund terrorism but that the actual risk posed remains uncertain.
Lloyd's Report: Bitcoin Will Always Be Risky
Bitcoin's security risk will "never be reduced to zero", according to a report released by insurance provider Lloyd’s today.
Bitcoin Teen Pleads Guilty Over Providing Support to ISIL
A teenager who instructed ISIL (or ISIS) supporters on how to use bitcoin has pleaded guilty to charges of conspiring to provide material support.
Australian Firm Faces Harassment After Paying Bitcoin Ransom
An executive in Australia has been reportedly victimized by online hackers after the company they work for was pressured into paying a bitcoin ransom.
Survey: Silk Road Closure Didn't Stop Dark Web Drug Surge
Drug sales on the dark web actually increased after the closure of bitcoin-only marketplace Silk Road, a new survey has shown.
Bitcoin Stolen at Gunpoint in New York City Robbery
A New York City man was robbed of more than $1,100 in bitcoin at gunpoint late last month.
