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UN Agency Launches Cryptocurrency Cybercrime Training

The United Nations agency dedicated to fighting drug trafficking and organized crime has developed a new cryptocurrency training program.

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More German Prosecutors Join OneCoin Investigations

Regional prosecutors in Germany are investigating a payment processor connected to OneCoin.

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Hungary's Central Bank Organizes Task Force Against OneCoin

Hungary's government has set its sights on OneCoin, a digital currency investment scheme widely believed to be fraudulent.

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Litecoin Mining Pool Disappears, Stoking Fears of Fraud

A litecoin mining pool seemingly pulled the plug over the weekend, stoking accusations of theft and fraud.

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Silk Road Goes Dark: Bitcoin Survives Its Biggest Market's Demise

In CoinDesk's "Bitcoin Milestones" series, attorney Marco Santori recalls the heyday of Silk Road, its sudden downfall and its legacy for bitcoin.

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LocalBitcoins User Pleads Guilty After Undercover Sting

A Local Bitcoins seller based in Missouri has plead guilty to running an unlicensed money transmission business.

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German Regulators Order OneCoin to 'Dismantle Trading System'

Germany is stepping up its ongoing crackdown on OneCoin, a digital currency investment scheme widely believed to be fraudulent.

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Zebpay Aids Indian Police After Bank Thieves Buy Bitcoin

Indian bitcoin exchange Zebpay has had its bank account unfrozen following a state investigation into a bank hack, the startup said today.

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India is Cracking Down on OneCoin

Reports are emerging that authorities in India are undertaking a broad crackdown on OneCoin.

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Ohio Inmates Found Using Bitcoin in Prison Fraud Bust

Two Ohio prisoners conducted an identity fraud scheme using bitcoin and homemade computers, a new report reveals.

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