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Mirai, The Infamous Internet of Things Army, Can Now Mine Bitcoin

A new version of an infamous botnet has been detected – and this version is equipped to mine bitcoin.

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The Dark Days of Dogecoin: How Scammers and Bandits Brought Down Crypto's Friendliest Currency

CoinDesk's Bailey Reutzel examines the darker side of dogecoin, chronicling the scams that almost killed the iconic project.

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Report: Bitcoin Social Media Scams Are On the Rise

A new report by a cybersecurity platform provider issued today offered new data on social media scams.

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Boom in Drug Dealer Digital Currency Use Sparks Worries Among US Officials

There's been "a substantial increase" in cases involving digital currencies in the drug trade, a DHS official told Congress yesterday.

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'Gemcoin' Ponzi Scheme Operator Hit With $74 Million Judgment

One of the leaders of a Ponzi scheme that involved a fictitious cryptocurrency has been ordered to pay $74 million.

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Canadian Police Issue Bitcoin Investment Scam Warning

Regional police in Canada have issued a warning to local residents about fraudulent investment schemes involving bitcoin.

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Coin.mx Bitcoin Exchange Trial Begins in New York

Despite a slight delay, the trial of two individuals tied to the now-defunct bitcoin exchange Coin.mx has commenced.

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Jury Selection Delayed in Bitcoin Exchange Trial

A federal trial tied to the now-defunct Florida bitcoin exchange Coin.mx has been delayed.

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Lawyer Arrested in Attempt to Sell Confidential Complaint for Bitcoin

A lawyer for a major US lobbying firm has been arrested and charged after trying to sell a sealed complaint in exchange for bitcoin.

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