Terrorism
US Think Tank: Terrorists and Cartels May Abuse Digital Currencies
A US government-funded think tank has released a new report that explores how nonstate actors could issue their own digital currencies.
SWIFT: Bitcoin Regulation in the EU Won't Happen Soon
The European Union (EU) is years away from implementing a consistent framework for cryptocurrency regulation, according to a new report by SWIFT.
Bitcoin, Paris and Terrorism: What the Media Got Wrong
Bitcoin became embroiled in a debate about the financing of terrorism following the Paris attacks which resulted in over 100 deaths.
European Union to Crack Down on Bitcoin After Paris Attacks
Countries in the EU are reportedly planning to crack down on virtual currencies such as bitcoin in an attempt to tackle the financing of terrorism.
European Commission to Assess Bitcoin's Role in Terrorist Financing
The European Commission said today that it is assessing whether digital currencies like bitcoin fuel terrorist financing and money laundering.
FATF: Virtual Currencies Could Fuel Terrorism Financing
Bitcoin may pose a risk for terrorist financing, according to a new report from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).
FATF: Regulate Virtual Currency Exchanges to Counter Crime Risks
Digital currency exchanges and gateways need to be tightly regulated to prevent money laundering and terrorism financing, says the latest FATF report.
US Treasury: Bitcoin's Use in Funding Terrorism 'Unclear'
A new US Treasury Department study reports that bitcoin could possibly be used to fund terrorism but that the actual risk posed remains uncertain.
Bitcoin Teen Pleads Guilty Over Providing Support to ISIL
A teenager who instructed ISIL (or ISIS) supporters on how to use bitcoin has pleaded guilty to charges of conspiring to provide material support.
Ukraine 'to Crackdown on Separatist Bitcoin Accounts'
The Ukrainian government is reportedly planning to block bitcoin accounts used by separatists operating in the regions of Lugansk and Donetsk.
