Crime
Founders of ICO Endorsed By Floyd Mayweather Indicted for Fraud
The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York has announced that the co-founders of a Floyd Mayweather-backed ICO have been indicted.
Justice Department Veteran Backs Bitcoin Crime-Fighting Tool
A former U.S. Department of Justice section head has been hired to help drive sales of Bitfury's Crystal, a blockchain tracking product.
Korea's Biggest Crypto Exchange Raided Over Suspected Fraud
Prosecutors in South Korea have raided the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the country, UPbit, over suspected fraud, according to a report.
Security or Currency? Jury to Decide In ICO Fraud Case
A jury will decide whether tokens issued through two allegedly fraudulent initial coin offerings (ICOs) count as securities.
Crypto Investment Schemes Hit With Cease-and-Desists in Texas
A Texas regulator has issued cease-and-desist orders against two cryptocurrency schemes that it alleges are selling unregistered securities.
'Cryptojacking' Software Attack Hits Hundreds of Websites
The latest cryptojacking attack affects outdated versions of a major content management system.
Iceland's Missing Bitcoin Miners May Be In China
Icelandic police think Chinese authorities may have discovered where its 6,000 missing bitcoin mining computers have gone.
Virgin's Richard Branson Warns on Bitcoin Scam Sites Using His Name
The British tycoon published a post Thursday warning the public to ignore bitcoin scams promoting themselves using his image.
Police Mandate Use of Blockchain Hotel Registry in Indian City
Police in the Indian city of Vizag have ordered hotels to deploy a new blockchain security solution.
Judge Rules Against Alibaba in Crypto Trademark Case
A U.S. district judge ruled against Alibaba in its trademark lawsuit against crypto startup Alibabacoin.
