Crime
Bitcoin's 'First Felon' Charlie Shrem Begins 2-Year Sentence
Bitcoin entrepreneur Charlie Shrem begins his stint in prison today, having been sentenced in December to two years behind bars.
Secret Service Agent: Digital Currencies Fueling Cybercrime
A special agent with the US Secret Service spoke out against bitcoin this week, arguing its primary use case is in illicit transactions.
US School District Paralyzed By 500 BTC Ransomware Attack
A bitcoin ransomware attack on a New Jersey school district has grown into a investigation involving multiple federal agencies.
Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme Operator Pleads Not Guilty to Fraud
Bitcoin Savings & Trust operator Trendon Shavers has plead not guilty to fraud charges in a New York district court.
Bitcoin in the Headlines: UK Regulation Trumps Dark Market Collapse
CoinDesk has taken a look at the top bitcoin headlines across the globe.
Ukraine 'to Crackdown on Separatist Bitcoin Accounts'
The Ukrainian government is reportedly planning to block bitcoin accounts used by separatists operating in the regions of Lugansk and Donetsk.
Bitcoin Mining Pools Targeted in Wave of DDOS Attacks
A number of bitcoin mining pools around the world have been hit by a recent string of DDOS attacks.
Secretive Mining Firm Revealed as Possible US Marshals Auction Winner
A winner of the latest US Marshals bitcoin auction may have been identified by blockchain and crowdsourced analysis.
Bter to Return 'Hacked' Funds Following Security Partnership
Hacked altcoin exchange, Bter, has outlined a plan to payback users after inking a deal with security firm Jua.com.
