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The SEC is once more taking action against a co-founder of the PlexCoin ICO project, having already sued him over securities violations and fraud.

By Daniel PalmerJun 20, 2018

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Bithumb, one of the largest crypto exchanges in the world by trading volume, confirmed a hack of $31 million worth of cryptos on its platform today.

By Wolfie ZhaoJun 20, 2018

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A former Indian politician allegedly involved in a $1.3 million bitcoin extortion case has been declared a "proclaimed offender" by a local court.

By Wolfie ZhaoJun 19, 2018

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A group of hackers have allegedly colluded with computer maintenance firms in China to place malware on internet cafe computers to mine cryptos.

By Wolfie ZhaoJun 19, 2018

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Ukrainian authorities have arrested four individuals suspected of operating fake cryptocurrency exchanges.

By Madeline Meng ShiJun 18, 2018

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A pair of bills submitted to Michigan's state legislature would make it a crime to illegally alter a blockchain record.

By Christine KimJun 13, 2018

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A 50-year-old woman, who traded bitcoin as "Bitcoin Maven," faces 2.5 years in jail for having run an illegal money transmitting business.

By Daniel PalmerJun 11, 2018

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South Korea-based Coinrail has not disclosed the exact amount lost in the breach, but data suggests the damage could be $40 million.

By Wolfie ZhaoJun 11, 2018

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A South Korean police department says execs at crypto exchange Coinone will be charged over claims its margin trading service is illegal gambling.

By Wolfie ZhaoJun 7, 2018

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A U.S district judge has reopened a case involving cryptocurrency startup Coinbase and the now-defunct exchange service Cryptsy. 

By Nikhilesh DeJun 5, 2018