Fraud

11 Bitcoin Startups That Went Bust in 2015

This year, around nine bitcoin firms went belly up for a host of reasons. We take a look at what happened.

By Daniel PalmerDec 26, 2015

This week's coverage is a testament of just how varied things in the bitcoin space can really get.

Long-running arbitration reality TV show Judge Judy featured a case earlier this week involving a bitcoin trader and allegations of payment fraud.

By Stan HigginsNov 15, 2015

A new entrant in the US bitcoin mining ecosystem is facing an uncertain future after key executives depart amid federal litigation.

By Stan HigginsSep 25, 2015

Diamonds are forever, and now a new startup – Everledger – is making a case that diamonds are for ledgers.

By Grace CaffynAug 1, 2015

Two undercover agents who contributed to the US government's efforts to take down Silk Road are expected to be arrested on Monday.

By Pete RizzoMar 30, 2015

Hong Kong bitcoin exchange MyCoin has shut its doors, taking with it as much as HK$3bn ($386.9m) in investor funds, reports say.

By Jon SouthurstFeb 9, 2015

A team of students and staff from an Irish University is building a bitcoin 'credit check' database to make the digital currency more transparent.

Bonafide has built a reputation scoring system that lets companies or individuals gauge others' trustworthiness when transacting in bitcoin.

By Daniel CawreyFeb 2, 2015

Vogogo is now offering its fraud mitigation services to bitcoin businesses free of charge for three months.

By Pete RizzoJan 15, 2015

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