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Prosecutors File Charges in Alleged $250 Million Crypto Mining Fraud

Authorities in South Korea have reportedly filed suit against a U.S. cryptocurrency mining firm, alleging a multi-million dollar fraud.

By Wolfie ZhaoDis 21, 2017

Tether, a startup that provides a dollar-pegged token, has said it plans to launch a new platform following a claimed security breach in November.

U.S. prosecutors in the state of Utah are moving to sell millions of dollars-worth of cryptocurrencies seized in an opioid drug case.

Prosecutors have accused a New York woman of using credit cards to purchase bitcoin and then launder those funds to send money to ISIS.

By Stan HigginsDis 14, 2017

A Greek court has given the green light for the U.S. extradition of Alexander Vinnik, the alleged former operator of bitcoin exchange BTC-e.

New York prosecutors have filed charges against a man alleged to have been involved in the theft of more than $1.8 million worth of ether.

By Stan HigginsDis 13, 2017

Cryptocurrency mining marketplace NiceHash has confirmed that yesterday’s hack resulted in the loss of over 4,700 BTC.

By Stan HigginsDis 7, 2017

Bulgarian authorities seized more than 200,000 bitcoins from criminals back in May, an amount which now has a total value of more than $3 billion.

By Nikhilesh DeDis 7, 2017

A Detroit resident was sentenced Monday to 366 days in jail for operating an unlicensed money services business involving bitcoin.

By Nikhilesh DeDis 5, 2017

A New York businessman charged with defrauding investors in two initial coin offerings (ICOs) plead not guilty in court last week.

By Stan HigginsDis 4, 2017