Crime
Reactions to Silk Road Operator Ross Ulbricht's Life Sentence
Following a court ruling that sentenced Silk Road creator Ross Ulbricht to life in prison, fervent debate about the ruling quickly spread online.
Silk Road Operator Ross Ulbricht Sentenced to Life in Prison
Ross Ulbricht has been sentenced to life in prison for the operation of Silk Road, the now-defunct online dark market.
Silk Road Operator Ross Ulbricht to Be Sentenced Tomorrow
Convicted Silk Road operator Ross Ulbricht faces decades, if not life, in prison at a sentencing hearing tomorrow in New York.
Bitcoin's 'New Frontier' of Cybercrime Explored at Barcelona Event
Bitcoin attackers present "a new frontier" for cybercrime, a gathering of top security specialists heard in Barcelona this week.
BitcoinTalk Server Compromised During Social Engineering Attack
Popular digital currency forum BitcoinTalk has been taken offline following a social engineering attack that resulted in a server compromise.
Thai Police Seek Answers in Alleged Digital Currency Ponzi Scheme
Police in Thailand have raided 13 rooms at a Bangkok apartment complex in connection with alleged digital currency ponzi scheme Ufun.
$80,000 in Bitcoin Seized in International Dark Web Crackdown
An international undercover investigation that tracked the illegal selling of firearms on a dark web site has resulted in a series of global arrests.
Hong Kong Banks Hit By Bitcoin Ransom Demands
Two Hong Kong banks were targeted with distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks earlier this week by unknown parties demanding bitcoin ransoms.
SEC Charges Ex-Circle Board Member With Investment Fraud
An ex-Circle board member is being sued by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over alleged investment fraud, it has been revealed.
