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Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme Perpetrator Fined $40 Million

A Texas man found guilty of defrauding US bitcoin investors faces over $40m in fines and penalties.

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Roger Ver Launches Anonymous Bitcoin Bounty Service

Bitcoin magnate Roger Ver has launched a new website designed to help catch criminals by offering anonymous cryptocurrency bounties.

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Silk Road 2.0 Hit by 'Sophisticated' DDoS Attack

An advanced DDoS attack has forced online black market Silk Road 2.0 to suspend services to maintain security.

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Satoshi Email Hacker May Have Struck Before

The hacker who allegedly hijacked the bitcoin founder's email account may have previously blackmailed Roger Ver.

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Satoshi Nakamoto's Email Hacker Allegedly in Talks With Bitcoin Creator

The hacker in control of Satoshi Nakamoto's emails is reportedly negotiating with the bitcoin creator.

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FBI: No Illegal Techniques Used in Silk Road Investigation

The FBI has released information claiming it used legal means to link Ross Ulbricht to illicit website Silk Road.

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Hacker Hijacks Satoshi Nakamoto's Email, Threatens to Reveal All

A hacker appears to have access to Satoshi Nakamoto's online accounts and old emails, but their intentions are unknown.

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Ross Ulbricht Pleads Not Guilty to New Drug Charges

Accused Silk Road ringleader Ross Ulbricht has issued a not guilty plea in response to new charges.

Ross Ulbricht set to be freed from prison (CoinDesk Archives)

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Charlie Shrem to Forfeit $950k to US Government in Plea Bargain

Further details have emerged about Charlie Shrem's plea bargain, which is seen as a "key victory" by his lawyer.

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Charlie Shrem Hopes to Walk Free After Guilty Plea Deal

Bitcoin entrepreneur Charlie Shrem hopes for freedom with a guilty plea for the lesser charge of unlicensed money transmission.

Charlie Shrem is the former founder of BitInstant and co-founder of cryptocurrency intelligence service CryptoIQ.