Crime
$50k in Dogecoin Rumoured to Have Been Lost in Recent Hack
DogeVault has since shut down its service and is investigating the security breach.
Japan Makes First Bitcoin-Related Drug Arrest
The Japanese authorities have arrested an alleged drug importer with a penchant for digital currencies.
US Government Taps Nonprofit to Research Digital Currency Crime
The Internal Revenue Service has announced its intention to contract to a cybersecurity nonprofit to research digital currency crimes.
SEC Warns Bitcoin’s Hype May Put Investors At Risk
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued new guidance related to digital currency investments.
Department of Defense to Investigate Bitcoin's Terrorism Potential
Bitcoin is one of various modern technologies the DoD is studying over potential security and terrorism threats.
How Deep Web Scams Helped Silk Road 2.0 Turn Crisis into Opportunity
Despite recent setbacks, Silk Road 2.0 now lists more items than the original site in its heyday.
Shrem Pleads Not Guilty to Money Laundering Charges
The trial of former Bitcoin Foundation vice chairman Charlie Shrem is now set to begin this September.
US Government Sells Silk Road User's Seized Bitcoins for $3 Million
A Silk Road user faces 40 years in prison for allegedly completing 10,000 transactions via the online black market.
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.
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.
