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Hackers Steal Over $300k From One of Blockchain's Biggest VCs

A notable blockchain industry investor was hacked today.

robber, hack

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Regulators Issue Warnings Over 'Fraudulent' Bitcoin Investment Scheme

Regulators in Belize and the Seychelles have sounded the alarm about an allegedly fraudulent bitcoin investment website.

caution (CoinDesk archives)

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Alleged Bitcoin Scammer Busted By Dubai Police

Police in Dubai have reportedly arrested a man accused stealing bitcoins from several individuals.

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Cryptsy Class Action to Settle With Ex-Wife of Troubled CEO

The plaintiffs in a class action lawsuit filed after the collapse of Cryptsy are moving to settle with one of its defendants.

justice, law, crime

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Father of Bitcoin Exchange Operator Pleads Guilty to Obstruction

A Florida man pled guilty yesterday after being indicted in a case tied to the now-defunct Florida bitcoin exchange Coin.mx.

Justice

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The FBI is Investigating a $1.3 Million Bitcoin Theft

The FBI is investigating a report filed by an anonymous Bitfinex user alleging that funds were stolen from their account.

FBI, Federal Bureau of Investigation

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London Police Investigate OneCoin Cryptocurrency Scheme

The London police are investigating a digital currency scheme widely believed to be fraudulent.

Police officers, London

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Brothers Face Jail Time for Stealing Power to Mine Bitcoins

Two brothers in the Netherlands face months in prison after allegedly siphoning power to fuel a small bitcoin mining operation.

Cables, electricity

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Federal Judge Rules Bitcoin is Money in US Trial

A federal judge in New York has ruled that bitcoin constitutes a form of money.

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EU's Top Cop Launches Digital Currency Working Group

Europol, the European Union’s top law enforcement agency has co-founded a new working group dedicated to digital currencies.

Europol