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Linux Malware Evolves to Mine Cryptocurrencies

Cyrptocurrency mining malware has previously targeted Windows PCs. Now Linux owners are getting a taste of malware misery too.

Computer security

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Bitcoin Regulation Roundup: Bankruptcy, Derivatives and Consumer Protection

In this regulation roundup, Jason Tyra examines the most significant news from the world's regulators and law courts.

Law

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Bitcoin Banking, Solving ID Theft, and Why Regulators Should Love Pasties

John Law wonders if cryptocurrencies could secure your cash, BLTs could protect your ID and bitcoin is wrongly named.

coins

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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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CoinEX.pw: We Were Hacked, But Will Cover All Losses

CoinEX.pw has confirmed it recently suffered a hack resulting in the theft of all the bitcoins in its possession.

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Dutch Official Downplays Law Enforcement Need for Bitcoin Ban

One Dutch official is saying international cooperation, not a bitcoin ban, is needed to deter digital currency crime.

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Polish Bitcoin Exchange Bitcurex Targeted by Hacking Attack

Poland’s leading exchange temporarily shutdown today, following a hack which targeted funds in its users’ bitcoin wallets.

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Chicago Court Freezes Assets of Mark Karpeles in the US

The court has apparently frozen all US-based assets controlled by Mark Karpeles, CEO of defunct bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox.

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Pirate Treasure Resurfaces at Bitcoin's First Academic Workshop

The first academic workshop to feature peer-reviewed research on bitcoin included a hunt for Dread Pirate Roberts’ lost coins.

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Economist Nouriel Roubini Slams Bitcoin, Calls it a ‘Ponzi Game’

The US economist has published a spate of heavily critical tweets aimed at bitcoin and its advocates.

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