Crime
Controversial Dark Web Bitcoin Bot Released from Custody
An automated shopping bot designed to make purchases on dark web marketplaces using bitcoin has been released after being confiscated.
Bitcoin in the Headlines: Child Porn and Price Disregarded
This week, bitcoin was once again associated with nefarious transactions, though this may have interestingly deflected more usual criticisms.
New Tool Helps Victims Fight Bitcoin Ransomware
Kaspersky Lab has released a new tool to help free computer files 'held hostage' by bitcoin ransomware.
Bitcoin Exchanges in Talks to Join Fight Against Child Pornography
The Internet Watch Foundation is working with bitcoin companies to prevent digital currency being used to buy online child sexual abuse imagery.
Bitcoin in the Headlines: Political Spin and Kidnapped Data
CoinDesk has looked at the top bitcoin-related headlines from across the world.
Federal Agents Arrest Bitcoin Gun Buyer in Sting Operation
A man in Boston has been charged and arrested after attempting to buy a $2,500 firearm from a dark net website using bitcoin.
Bitcoin in the Headlines: Silk Road Strikes Comedic Gold
CoinDesk has looked at the bitcoin related headlines from across the world.
Czech Police Seize $345,000 Property Linked to Bitcoin Hack
Czech police have seized a luxury property purchased with bitcoin by a couple previously linked to online drug bazaar Sheep Marketplace.
Exclusive: Silk Road Agent Gave Bitcoin Tax Advice Prior to Arrest
In a revealing 2014 interview, DEA agent Carl Force discussed his interests in bitcoin as a part-time public accountant.
Federal Agents Face Arrest for Alleged Silk Road Bitcoin Theft
Two undercover agents who contributed to the US government's efforts to take down Silk Road are expected to be arrested on Monday.
