Crime

Markets

Agora has announced it will shut down temporarily while it explores defence mechanisms against attacks which could identify its servers and operators.

By Yessi Bello PerezAug 26, 2015

Markets

Mark Karpeles, the former CEO of bankrupt bitcoin exchange Mt Gox, has denied claims he manipulated account balances while he was running the company.

By Yessi Bello PerezAug 26, 2015

Finance

Authorities in Taiwan have reportedly arrested two individuals in connection with bitcoin-focused Ponzi scheme MyCoin.

By Stan HigginsAug 24, 2015

Markets

Mark Karpeles, the former CEO of the now defunct bitcoin exchange Mt Gox, has been re-arrested on charges of embezzlement.

By Yessi Bello PerezAug 21, 2015

Markets

An Ashley Madison customer has received a blackmail email demanding payment in bitcoin after a massive user data leak.

By Stan HigginsAug 21, 2015

Markets

The CEO of bankrupt bitcoin exchange Mt Gox will face fresh theft charges from Japanese police tomorrow, reports say.

By Grace CaffynAug 20, 2015

Markets

The US Securities and Exchange Commission has filed a suit against the brother of GAW Miner's CEO Josh Garza as it investigates the company for fraud.

By Stan HigginsAug 18, 2015

Markets

Marketplaces on the dark web frequently processed more bitcoin transactions than BitPay last year, new research has found.

By Grace CaffynAug 16, 2015

Markets

The media emphasized bitcoin and the blockchain's association with crime this week, while dedicating coverage to the technology's regulatory issues.

By Yessi Bello PerezAug 15, 2015

Markets

Interpol held an interactive training seminar in Singapore last month that utilized an internally developed cryptocurrency and a mock dark market.

By Stan HigginsAug 13, 2015