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A Town in Illinois Just Announced It's Holding a Bitcoin Sale

A small town located outside of Chicago is about to sell some bitcoin.

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This Dark Market Wants to Pay You Bitcoin to Find Security Bugs

Bug bounty hunters could make as much as 10 bitcoins identifying security problems at the popular dark marketplace Hansa.

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To Catch a Ransomer: How the FBI Chases Crime on the Blockchain

Ever wonder how the FBI catches ransomware perpetrators? This special agent laid out the process in great detail.

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The FBI is Worried Criminals Might Use the Private Cryptocurrency Monero

An FBI special agent has said it's unclear how the agency would respond to widespread criminal use of privacy-enhancing cryptocurrencies like monero.

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Federal Reserve Staffer Fined for Mining Bitcoins at Work

A Fed staffer has plead guilty to mining bitcoins at work.

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A Digital Currency Scam is Misusing the Rothschild Family Name

Financial advisory firm Rothschild & Co. issued an unusual warning on Monday: stay away from a fake and fraudulent digital currency.

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Bitcoin ATMs Are Being Attacked With Hammers in the US Midwest

A group of individuals has been accused of smashing dozens of bitcoin ATMs in a bid to gain a competitive edge.

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Bitcoin Exchange Operator Pleads Guilty to Money Crimes

The former operator of the now-defunct bitcoin exchange Coin.mx has pleaded guilty in federal court.

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2016: The Year of Blockchain Hubris

2016 may have been a big year for blockchain, but there were failed ideas, too. DeRose lists eight he thinks won't carry over to the new year.

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Ensuring Bitcoin Fungibility in 2017 (And Beyond)

Bitcoin Core developer David Vorick explains why ensuring bitcoin's fungibility remains a top priority for 2017.

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