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Robert Faiella, the bitcoin trader charged alongside BitInstant CEO Charlie Shrem, has been sentenced to four years imprisonment in a New York court.

By Jon SouthurstJan 21, 2015

Markets

Today in court, a witness from the US Department of Homeland Security claimed that Mark Karpeles was once suspected to be Dread Pirate Roberts.

By Tom SharkeyJan 15, 2015

Markets

Accused Silk Road mastermind Ross Ulbricht stood trial today for charges stemming from his alleged involvement in the online black market.

By Tom SharkeyJan 13, 2015

Markets

Charlie Shrem has been sentenced to two years in prison after pleading guilty to aiding and abetting an unlicensed money transmitting business.

By Tanaya MacheelDec 20, 2014

Markets

SecondMarket managing director Brendan O’Connor discusses his syndicate's successful bid for 48,000 BTC confiscated from Ross Ulbricht.

By Tanaya MacheelDec 9, 2014

Markets

Bitcoin Investment Trust and SecondMarket have been revealed as the winners of 48,000 BTC confiscated from alleged Silk Road leader Ross Ulbricht.

By Pete RizzoDec 9, 2014

Markets

New data reveals bidder participation in the second US Marshals Service bitcoin auction has declined significantly from the first.

By Pete RizzoDec 4, 2014

Markets

The Australian Crime Commission has launched an official investigation into bitcoin's role in organized crime activity, called 'Project Longstrike'.

By Jon SouthurstDec 3, 2014

Markets

The second USMS auction of 50,000 BTC is attracting many of the same bidders, if less fanfare.

By Pete RizzoNov 26, 2014

Markets

The USMS has revealed it will split up its auction of Ross Ulbricht's seized bitcoin to reduce negative effects on the bitcoin market.

By Stan HigginsNov 17, 2014