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33 Cases: Cryptocurrency Fraud Is on the Rise in Japan

Japanese law enforcement officials have released new figures about cryptocurrency-related fraud during 2017.

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Report: Canadian Finance Watchdog Has Concerns Over Blockchain Anonymity

Canada's financial intelligence agency has concerns over the anonymity of blockchain technologies, a report says.

South African authorities are investigating the disappearance of two men.

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Coinbase Furthers Fight Against Cryptsy Lawsuit in New Filing

Coinbase is moving ahead with its appeal of a court decision from earlier this summer related to the failed cryptocurrency exchange Cryptsy.

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Luxembourg Regulators Issue Investor Warning Against OneCoin Scheme

Regulators in Luxembourg have released a warning about OneCoin, becoming the latest country to air concerns over the investment scheme.

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China's New Fundraising Rules Could Lead to ICO Investigations

The executive branch of China's government has released new rules on fundraising that could lead to closer oversight of initial coin offerings.

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Finnish Police Launch OneCoin Investigation Amid Global Crackdown

Finnish police have become the latest international law enforcement agency to take a growing interest in the OneCoin digital currency scheme.

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ICO Scammers Steal $500k in Phony Enigma Project Pre-Sale Launch

As much as $500,000 in ether has been stolen from supporters of the Enigma blockchain project following a security compromise.

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'Boiler Room' Crypto Scam Targeted by London Police

British police arrested an individual last week for allegedly fleecing would-be investors via a fake cryptocurrency investment scheme.

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Prosecutors: Rogue Silk Road Agent Stole 1,600 BTC After 2015 Guilty Plea

New charges have been filed against a former Secret Service agent previously plead guilty stealing bitcoins during the Silk Road investigation.

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UK Police Want to Change the Law to Make Bitcoin Seizures Easier

A research office backed by a number of U.K. police groups has proposed changing the country’s laws to make seizing bitcoin holdings easier.

UK