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Bitcoin in the Headlines: Silk Road Strikes Comedic Gold

CoinDesk has looked at the bitcoin related headlines from across the world.

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Exclusive: Silk Road Agent Gave Bitcoin Tax Advice Prior to Arrest

In a revealing 2014 interview, DEA agent Carl Force discussed his interests in bitcoin as a part-time public accountant.

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Federal Agents Face Arrest for Alleged Silk Road Bitcoin Theft

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

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Secret Service Agent: Digital Currencies Fueling Cybercrime

A special agent with the US Secret Service spoke out against bitcoin this week, arguing its primary use case is in illicit transactions.

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Bitcoin Exchange itBit Revealed as US Marshals Auction Winner

New York-based bitcoin exchange itBit secured 3,000 BTC during the latest USMS bitcoin auction.

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Three Unnamed Bidders Win Latest US Marshals Bitcoin Auction

The US Marshals Service announced that its latest bitcoin auction concluded with three separate winning bids.

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Third US Marshals Bitcoin Auction Sees Increase in Bidder Interest

The US Marshals Service (USMS) has announced that 14 bidders participated in today's auction of 50,000 BTC.

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US Marshals to Auction 50,000 Bitcoins in March

The US Marshals will auction $11.85m in bitcoins in connection with a civil forfeiture action against and the criminal conviction of Ross Ulbricht.

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Ross Ulbricht Found Guilty of Operating Silk Road Dark Market

A jury in New York ruled Silk Road creator Ross Ulbricht guilty on all charges including money laundering, drug trafficking and computer hacking.

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