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Crypto Investment Schemes Hit With Cease-and-Desists in Texas

A Texas regulator has issued cease-and-desist orders against two cryptocurrency schemes that it alleges are selling unregistered securities.

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'Cryptojacking' Software Attack Hits Hundreds of Websites

The latest cryptojacking attack affects outdated versions of a major content management system.

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Iceland's Missing Bitcoin Miners May Be In China

Icelandic police think Chinese authorities may have discovered where its 6,000 missing bitcoin mining computers have gone.

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Virgin's Richard Branson Warns on Bitcoin Scam Sites Using His Name

The British tycoon published a post Thursday warning the public to ignore bitcoin scams promoting themselves using his image.

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Police Mandate Use of Blockchain Hotel Registry in Indian City

Police in the Indian city of Vizag have ordered hotels to deploy a new blockchain security solution.

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Judge Rules Against Alibaba in Crypto Trademark Case

A U.S. district judge ruled against Alibaba in its trademark lawsuit against crypto startup Alibabacoin.

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Crypto Exchange Coinsecure Says Theft Probe Is Holding Up Refunds

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinsecure said it was not yet legally able to refund its customers due to an ongoing investigation.

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The Crypto Community Must Use the Blockchain to Self-Police

The everyday crypto user in the future is likely to spend time identifying illicit wallets and transactions to avoid, thanks to the U.S. Treasury.

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Prosecutors Charge 'Discount Bitcoin Bandits' With Robbery

The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office has charged the "Discount Bitcoin Bandits" with robbery, child abuse and grand theft counts.

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Bitcoin Miners Arrested for Alleged Power Theft

Allegations of electricity theft have reportedly led to the arrest of bitcoin miners and equipment seizures in two Chinese cities.

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