Crime
SEC Halts Mayweather-Endorsed ICO, Charges Founders With Fraud
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has halted the Floyd Mayweather-supported Centra Tech initial coin offering.
Korean Police Bust Bitcoin Miners Illegally Using Cheap Factory Power
Companies using cheap electricity to mine cryptocurrencies at industrial complexes in South Korea have reportedly been arrested by police.
Report: Kazakhstan's Central Bank Wants to Ban Cryptocurrencies
The chairman of the National Bank of Kazakhstan told Sputnik News it is seeking an all-encompassing ban on cryptocurrency exchanges and mining.
Arizona Bitcoin Trader Convicted for Crypto Money Laundering
An Arizonan bitcoin trader has been convicted for using the cryptocurrency to launder the proceeds of drug deals.
Scammers Are Posing As Crypto Exchange Support Staff, Says FBI
The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center warned against criminals who pretend to be tech support for crypto exchanges.
Massachusetts Halts 5 ICOs for Selling Unregistered Securities
The U.S. state of Massachusetts halted five token sales, alleging all involved the sale of unregistered securities.
Child Porn On Bitcoin? Why This Doesn't Mean What You Might Think
Bitcoin isn’t illegal, but SESTA-FOSTA could be used to sue miners or node operators depending on what they store in the blockchain.
Quebec Pushes Hydropower Utility to Halt New Bitcoin Mines
Quebec is temporarily suspending new cryptomining operations from setting up facilities in its low-cost power region.
Japanese Crypto Users Lost $6 Million in Hacks Last Year, Say Police
Around $6.2 million-worth of cryptocurrency was hacked from exchange accounts and wallet services in 2017, Japan's National Police Agency says.
CFTC Hits Wall Trying to Serve Bitcoin Fraud Summons
In new filings, the CFTC alleges that former bitcoin binary options trader accused of fraud is trying to avoid authorities.
