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FBI Arrests AriseBank CEO Over $4 Million Crypto Fraud
The FBI has arrested the CEO of cryptocurrency platform AriseBank after he was indicted over an alleged multi-million dollar scam.
1Broker Says Bitcoin Futures Site Will Start Processing Withdrawals Thursday
Bitcoin futures firm 1Broker, which had its website seized after being charged with violating a number of U.S. federal laws, will reopen withdrawals.
Bitcoin Futures Firm 1Broker Moves to Renew Trader Access After US Charges
Bitcoin futures trader 1Broker hopes to launch a read-only version of its website in the next few days after being sued by the SEC and CFTC.
FBI Agent Estimates 130 Crypto Investigations Underway
The FBI is currently running 130 different cryptocurrency-related investigations, Bloomberg reported Wednesday.
Prosecutors: Options Seller Duped Investors With 'Worthless' Crypto
A New York resident has been indicted on fraud charges for tricking residents into investing in worthless binary options and a proprietary token.
Scammers Are Posing As Crypto Exchange Support Staff, Says FBI
The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center warned against criminals who pretend to be tech support for crypto exchanges.
The FBI Received Over 2,600 Ransomware Complaints in 2016
The law enforcement agency received more than 2,600 complaints about ransomware last year, according to a new report.
Illicit Cryptocurrency Use Targeted in Proposed 2018 FBI Budget
Cryptocurrency is being cited by the FBI as a reason it needs to increase its spending in an effort to combat more advanced cybercrime.
Ex-FBI Chief: Virtual Currencies Hinder Criminal Investigations
The Federal Bureau of Investigation's work is being hampered by the criminal use of virtual currencies.
Lawyer Arrested in Attempt to Sell Confidential Complaint for Bitcoin
A lawyer for a major US lobbying firm has been arrested and charged after trying to sell a sealed complaint in exchange for bitcoin.
