Silk Road


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Scams, Hacks and Poor Management: Life After Silk Road

Following Silk Road's demise, some users (and even law enforcement officials) wax nostalgic about the 'original' Dread Pirate Roberts.

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Family: Ross Ulbricht Conviction Would 'Threaten Internet Freedom'

Kirk and Lyn Ulbricht talk to CoinDesk about their son's case and the threat it poses to free speech.

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From Gold to Cash to Decentralized Data: The Money Revolution Continues

Money has seen some big changes since the days of bartering. Now decentralization is upturning the cart once again.

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Charlie Shrem Indicted on Federal Charges for Money Laundering

The indictment indicates Shrem and Robert Faiella had been conspiring together to funnel money into Silk Road since 2011.

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Ross Ulbricht's Attorney Cites IRS Guidance in Motion to Dismiss Charges

An attorney defending alleged Silk Road mastermind Ross Ulbricht has moved to dismiss certain charges, citing new IRS guidance.

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Shrem's Case Postponed for Possible Plea Deal

Arrested bitcoin entrepreneur Charlie Shrem's case may be postponed to allow a plea deal, according to a US Attorney.

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

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Australia May Extradite Alleged Silk Road Moderator to US

An Australian alleged to be a Silk Road moderator will likely sent to the United States for trial soon.

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EXCLUSIVE: Charlie Shrem Speaks Out About Mt. Gox, His Arrest and the Bitcoin Bromance

Bitcoin entrepreneur Charlie Shrem speaks candidly about Mt. Gox and maintaining his sanity while under house arrest.

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VC Firm Makes Bid for FBI’s Seized Silk Road Bitcoins

Falcon Global Capital has contacted the US government in an attempt to buy 27,000 seized Silk Road bitcoins.

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Silk Road Accused Ulbricht Pleads Not Guilty, Begins Long Defense

Ross Ulbricht has responded to his formal indictment with a not guilty plea, and will review evidence against him.

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