Crime
Snowden Leak Suggests NSA Is Extensively Tracking Bitcoin Users
The U.S. National Security Agency is reportedly aiming to track down users behind the bitcoin blockchain.
Theranos Fraud Holds Harsh Lessons for Crypto
While cryptocurrencies aren't companies, the Elizabeth Holmes case serves as a reminder you should ignore the charisma of founders.
US Trade Regulator Shuts Down Crypto Investment Scheme Promoters
A U.S. district court has issued a restraining order against four individuals accused of operating a string of cryptocurrency investment schemes.
South Korea Raids 3 Crypto Exchanges in Embezzlement Probe
South Korean prosecutors reportedly raided the offices of three cryptocurrency exchanges on suspicion of siphoning off funds from customers' accounts.
Brazilian Officials Caught Using Bitcoin in $22 Million Scam
Corrupt Brazilian officials have been caught allegedly using bitcoin to divert millions in public funds that were intended for prison supplies.
US Lawmaker Presses Treasury on Venezuela's Petro Sale
Florida senator Bill Nelson has denounced Venezuela's petro token and asked how the U.S. Treasury plans to enforce sanctions.
Florida State Employee Arrested for Allegedly Mining Crypto at Work
A state employee at Florida's Department of Citrus has been arrested for allegedly using official computers to mine bitcoin and litecoin.
Philippines Lawmaker Seeks Tougher Penalties for Crypto Crimes
A senator in the Philippines is hoping to usher in harsher penalties for crimes that involve cryptocurrencies.
IMF's Lagarde: Track Cryptos with Blockchain to 'Fight Fire with Fire'
IMF head Christine Lagarde has argued that regulators could use blockchain technology itself to regulate cryptocurrencies
Monero Mining Malware Attack Linked to Egyptian Telecom Giant
Thousands of devices allegedly affected by malware across Egypt, Turkey and Syria.
