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Alleged Coin.mx Operator Anthony Murgio Pleads Not Guilty
The alleged operator of a bitcoin exchange used to launder proceeds of crime, Anthony Murgio, pleaded not guilty in Manhattan federal court.
Wednesday, 18/11/2015 | 22:11 GMT
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Leon Pick
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Will Someone Please Explain Bitcoin to Judge Judy?
"He was trying to deal with something called Bitcoin, which I don't understand."
Sunday, 15/11/2015 | 19:51 GMT
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Leon Pick
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US Marshals: 4 Bidders Won Bitcoins in Final Auction
The US Marshals Service (USMS) announced that four winners split the final 44,341 bitcoins in the auction held just over one week ago.
Sunday, 15/11/2015 | 11:16 GMT
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Leon Pick
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Charges Unveiled in Massive JPMorgan Hack, Illegal Bitcoin Exchange
"By any measure, the data breaches at these firms were breathtaking in scope and in size."
Wednesday, 11/11/2015 | 18:01 GMT
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Leon Pick
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Taiwan Regulator Declares Bitcoin Illegal Following High Profile Kidnapping
Bitcoin is illegal in Taiwan, declared Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) Chairman Tseng Ming-chung on Monday.
Tuesday, 03/11/2015 | 05:07 GMT
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Leon Pick
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Jakarta "Toilet Bomber" Demanded 100 Bitcoins, Inspired by ISIS
The bomber of a mall on the outskirts of Jakarta, Indonesia, attempted to extort 100 bitcoins from the mall and was inspired by ISIS.
Sunday, 01/11/2015 | 21:28 GMT
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Leon Pick
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New Blockchain Alliance Looks to Separate the Good Guys from the Bad
A newly formed industry trade group, Blockchain Alliance, is looking to bring a new level of legitimacy to Bitcoin.
Friday, 23/10/2015 | 06:27 GMT
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Leon Pick
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Former DEA Agent Carl Force Handed 6 1/2 Year Prison Sentence
Carl Force has been a 6.5-year prison sentence for fraud perpetrated during the Silk Road investigation and other bitcoin-related crimes.
Monday, 19/10/2015 | 23:06 GMT
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Leon Pick
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Police Arrested Pascal Reid for Bitcoin. Now He’ll Teach Them about It.
In a bizarre plea deal reached between Pascal Reid and prosecutors, the accused will be educating law enforcement agencies about Bitcoin.
Thursday, 17/09/2015 | 16:59 GMT
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Leon Pick
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Shaun Bridges Pleads Guilty to Charges, Faces Up to 20 Years in Prison
Shaun Bridges, accused of embezzling $820,000 worth of bitcoin from Silk Road during its investigation, has pleaded guilty to charges.
Tuesday, 01/09/2015 | 16:30 GMT
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Leon Pick
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Teen Who Advised on Funding ISIS with Bitcoin Gets 11 Years in Prison
Ali Shukri Amin has been sentenced to 136 months in jail for advising on how to support ISIS, including how to fund it with bitcoin.
Sunday, 30/08/2015 | 08:47 GMT
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Leon Pick
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€1 Million Worth of Bitcoin Seized in Italian Dark Net Crackdown
An Italian dark net site has been shut down and wallets containing €1 million worth of bitcoin have been seized in “Operation Babylon.”
Monday, 03/08/2015 | 12:29 GMT
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Leon Pick
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28 Arrested in Global Crackdown on Cybercrime Bazaar Darkode
At least 28 have been arrested in a global crackdown on the notorious hacking and cybercrime forum, Darkode.
Thursday, 16/07/2015 | 09:53 GMT
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Leon Pick
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DEA Agent Carl Force Ordered to Forfeit Close to $500,000
Former Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agent Carl Force has been ordered to forfeit roughly $500,000 as part of his sentencing.
Tuesday, 14/07/2015 | 08:17 GMT
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Bitcoin Poker Site Operator Pleads Guilty, Gets off With a Fine
In reaching a plea deal, he avoids jail time and is fined only $25,000.
Tuesday, 07/07/2015 | 15:01 GMT
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Bitcoin May Soon Become the Only Payment Option on Backpage.com
MasterCard announced its removal of payment services for the site, potentially leaving Bitcoin as the last remaining option.
Sunday, 05/07/2015 | 21:01 GMT
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Leon Pick
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Carl Force Pleads Guilty to Charges Including Plans for Silk Road Movie
Carl Force IV, the former DEA agent accused of a number of Bitcoin-related crimes, has pleaded guilty to charges.
Thursday, 02/07/2015 | 07:19 GMT
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Leon Pick
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"Everybody Gasped": Ulbricht Gets Life in Prison
"Everybody gasped" upon hearing the judge's decision, remarked the creator of "Deep Web", a documentary on Silk Road to debut later today.
Sunday, 31/05/2015 | 09:27 GMT
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Leon Pick
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$80,000 Worth of Bitcoin Seized in Illegal Weapons Crackdown
The AFP has revealed that $80,000 worth of bitcoin was seized as part of a coordinated crackdown of illegal weapon sales.
Tuesday, 19/05/2015 | 15:01 GMT
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Leon Pick
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Hackers Threaten Banks with More Attacks, Demand Bitcoins
Bank of China and Bank of East Asia have reportedly experienced hackings on their websites.
Wednesday, 13/05/2015 | 11:30 GMT
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Leon Pick
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"Bitcoin Barron" Arrested in Arizona
"Bitcoin Barron", the 20-year old hacker behind a series of DDoS attacks against small towns in the US, has been arrested in Arizona.
Tuesday, 14/04/2015 | 14:26 GMT
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Charles Allen: Shaun Bridges May Have Also Targeted Bitcoin Shop
Former Secret Service agent Shaun Bridges may have also targeted Bitcoin Shop, according to CEO Charles Allen.
Sunday, 05/04/2015 | 14:00 GMT
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Exchanges
ANX Distances Itself from CoinMKT After Implication in Scandal Charges
Hong Kong-based ANX has sought to distance itself from the exchange.
Tuesday, 31/03/2015 | 13:10 GMT
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Leon Pick
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Federal Agents Charged with Stealing Silk Road Bitcoins
Prosecutors have revealed that two federal agents have been charged with stealing Silk Road bitcoins.
Tuesday, 31/03/2015 | 09:53 GMT
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Leon Pick
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