Crime
New York Bitcoin User Charged With Unlawful Money Transmission
A New York man has been charged with operating an unlawful money transmitting business in connection the sale of bitcoins.
Bitcoin is Not the Root Cause of Ransomware
Coin Center research director Peter Van Valkenburgh discusses bitcoin's involvement in a new string of ransomware attacks.
Pastor Charged With Taking Bribes from Defunct Bitcoin Exchange
A New Jersey pastor and former credit union executive has been indicted for allegedly taking bribes from the now-defunct bitcoin exchange Coin.mx.
Russia's Central Bank to Study Blockchain Tech
The Bank of Russia has set up a working group to investigate potential applications of blockchain technology within finance.
US Prosecutors Believe Ex-Secret Service Agent Stole More Bitcoin from Silk Road
The US government now believes a corrupt Secret Service agent may have stolen additional bitcoins during the Silk Road investigation.
Chainalysis Raises $1.6 Million, Signs Cybercrime Deal with Europol
As it closes a $1.6m seed round, blockchain startup Chainalysis has agreed to assist the European Cybercrime Centre in fighting online criminals.
Prosecutors Set to Indict Suspect in Bitcoin Mine Stabbing
Swedish prosecutors are set to indict an individual arrested following a serious assault at a data center in Boden, Sweden, used by KnCMiner.
Corrupt Silk Road Agent Arrested in Alleged Attempt to Flee Country
A former Secret Service agent who pled guilty to crimes committed while investigating Silk Road has been arrested again.
Europol: No Confirmed Evidence Linking Islamic State to Bitcoin
Europol has found that there is no evidence to back up reports linking the Islamic State (IS) to the use of bitcoin.
Silk Road Operator Ross Ulbricht Seeks New Trial in Appeal
The defense for Ross Ulbricht, the convicted operator of the now-defunct dark market Silk Road, is pushing for a new trial.
