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Mother: Mark Karpeles 'Lacks People Skills but Was Never Dishonest'

Anne Karpeles has said the Mt. Gox CEO was a gifted child who was sometimes taken advantage of.

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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.

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Bitcoin Vigil Guards Against Intrusion and Coin Theft

A new project uses bitcoin wallets to detect computer malware and intruders' attempts to steal coins.

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Why Know-Your-Customer Rules Won't Work With Bitcoin

Know Your Customer rules exemplify why moulding bitcoin into the current regulatory framework won't work, argues Ariel Deschapell.

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Cyprus Issues Arrest Warrant for Neo & Bee CEO Danny Brewster

A warrant for the arrest of Neo & Bee CEO Danny Brewster has been issued in Cyprus.

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Study: Bitcoin Wallet Attacks Rose Sharply in 2013

New data from cybersecurity firm Kapersky Labs shows a sharp increase in bitcoin-related malware attacks occurred in 2013.

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Lawyers Want Bitcoin Money Laundering Charges Dropped on Technicality

Lawyers representing two Florida men charged with bitcoin-related money laundering want to have the charges dropped on a technicality.

European authorities have busted a crypto fraud operation in Bulgaria, Cyprus and Serbia. (Shutterstock)

Policy

US Attorney General Eric Holder Keeping an Eye on Bitcoin

US Attorney General Eric Holder believes bitcoin criminals pose a new set of challenges for law enforcement.

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Bitcoin Regulation Roundup: Rumours, Court Cases and Taxing Times

Jason Tyra examines the most significant bitcoin news from the world’s regulators and law courts.

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Neo & Bee CEO Danny Brewster Faces Fraud Allegations in Cyprus

Two Neo & Bee customers have made official complaints of fraud against the Cyprus-based company, reports say.

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