Crime
Silk Road Operator Pleads Guilty to 1 Charge of Conspiracy
Roger Clark, an alleged operator behind the Silk Road darknet site arrested in 2015, has pleaded guilty to one charge of conspiracy to distribute narcotics.
France Charges Alleged BTC-e Operator Alexander Vinnik Following Greek Extradition
French prosecutors have charged Vinnik on counts of extortion, aggravated money laundering, conspiracy and more.
British Court Freezes $860,000 in Bitcoin Linked to Ransomware Payout
The victim firm in the ransomware attack had paid $950,000 in bitcoin to the perpetrator through an insurance company. Much of it ended up on Bitfinex.
Bad Actors Rent Hashing Power to Hit Bitcoin Gold With New 51% Attacks
The two attacks last Thursday saw over $87,000 in the cryptocurrency double spent.
Popular Korean Crypto YouTuber Badly Beaten After Threats From Angry Investors
A South Korean crypto YouTuber has been assaulted at his home, soon after threats to his company's staff from investors.
US Lawmakers Call on Communications Regulator to Tackle SIM-Swapping Crime
Democrat lawmakers are demanding that the FCC takes action to tackle the rise in SIM swapping attacks.
US Citizen Accepting Bitcoin for Narcotics Indicted by DOJ
Joanna De Alba "dispensed heroin and methamphetamine from the shadowy corners of the internet," said U.S. Attorney Richard P. Donoghue.
Alleged BTC-e Operator Alexander Vinnik to Be Extradited to France: Reports
Alleged BTC-e exchange operator and money launderer Alexander Vinnik is finally being extradited to France, say reports.
Netherlands Plans to Punish Crypto Scammers With Up to 6 Years in Jail
The Dutch government is about to get tougher with fraudulent schemes involving banking apps and cryptocurrencies.
Brazilian Police Bust Alleged Crypto Fraud That Cost Investors $360M
Brazilian police have shut down a purported bitcoin investment scheme they allege stole 1.5 billion Brazilian reals.
