Silk Road

Shrem Pleads Not Guilty to Money Laundering Charges
The trial of former Bitcoin Foundation vice chairman Charlie Shrem is now set to begin this September.

US Government Sells Silk Road User's Seized Bitcoins for $3 Million
A Silk Road user faces 40 years in prison for allegedly completing 10,000 transactions via the online black market.

Scams, Hacks and Poor Management: Life After Silk Road
Following Silk Road's demise, some users (and even law enforcement officials) wax nostalgic about the 'original' Dread Pirate Roberts.

Family: Ross Ulbricht Conviction Would 'Threaten Internet Freedom'
Kirk and Lyn Ulbricht talk to CoinDesk about their son's case and the threat it poses to free speech.

From Gold to Cash to Decentralized Data: The Money Revolution Continues
Money has seen some big changes since the days of bartering. Now decentralization is upturning the cart once again.

Charlie Shrem Indicted on Federal Charges for Money Laundering
The indictment indicates Shrem and Robert Faiella had been conspiring together to funnel money into Silk Road since 2011.

Ross Ulbricht's Attorney Cites IRS Guidance in Motion to Dismiss Charges
An attorney defending alleged Silk Road mastermind Ross Ulbricht has moved to dismiss certain charges, citing new IRS guidance.

Shrem's Case Postponed for Possible Plea Deal
Arrested bitcoin entrepreneur Charlie Shrem's case may be postponed to allow a plea deal, according to a US Attorney.

Australia May Extradite Alleged Silk Road Moderator to US
An Australian alleged to be a Silk Road moderator will likely sent to the United States for trial soon.

EXCLUSIVE: Charlie Shrem Speaks Out About Mt. Gox, His Arrest and the Bitcoin Bromance
Bitcoin entrepreneur Charlie Shrem speaks candidly about Mt. Gox and maintaining his sanity while under house arrest.

