Crime
World Bank Report: Bitcoin is a 'Naturally Occurring' Ponzi
A World Bank policy research working paper on Ponzi schemes mentions bitcoin as a market-driven bubble.
Hackers Offer Stolen CNET Database for Bitcoin in Publicity Stunt
Russian hacking group wOrm, which managed to steal CNET’s user database, offered to sell the information for 1 BTC.
Industrial Bitcoin Mine Employee Disappears After $190k in Alleged Theft, Fraud
A man using at least two aliases has defrauded both investors and a Tampa-based industrial bitcoin mine.
8 Million Vericoin Hack Prompts Hard Fork to Recover Funds
Cryptocurrency exchange platform MintPal has suffered a successful hack attack that stole 30% of all vericoins.
Banning, Dumping and Attacks on Mining: Could Bitcoin be Hijacked?
Has bitcoin reached a point where its technology infrastructure is safe from attack? Or is it still vulnerable?
Italian Authorities Issue Bitcoin Warnings, Urge Regulation
Three Italian institutions have issued new warnings on bitcoin, calling for legislation to eliminate regulatory ambiguity and illicit use.
Ross Ulbricht Loses Bid to Dismiss Federal Silk Road Suit
A US district judge has denied the alleged Silk Road leader’s request to have all charges dismissed.
Facebook Breaks Up Cryptocurrency Mining Botnet 'Lecpetex'
Facebook has successfully dismantled a major bitcoin botnet operated by a small team of cyber criminals based in Greece.
French Officials Seize $272,800 From Illegal Bitcoin Exchange
Authorities seized the funds when they raided an illegal bitcoin exchange in the south of France last week.
ISIS-Linked Blog: Bitcoin Can Fund Terrorist Movements Worldwide
A blog linked to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria proposed using bitcoin to fund global jihadist efforts.
