Crime
ICE Exploiting Blockchain to Expose Crypto Use in Drug Trafficking
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is working to expose transactions made by drug traffickers using cryptocurrencies to hide their trails.
Investors File Class Action Against BitConnect After Closure
A class action suit has been filed against exchange and lending platform BitConnect, which recently closed following U.S. cease-and-desist orders.
Bitcoin Exchange Hit By Armed Robbers in Thwarted Theft
Canadian police are looking for two armed robbery suspects, having arrested one after an attempted heist at cryptocurrency exchange Canadian Bitcoins.
Amazon User Orders Bitcoin Miner, Gets 'Boss Baby' DVD Instead
An Amazon UK customer is relieved after finally receiving a refund for an Antminer S9 which he paid for but never received.
US Senators Blast Venezuela's Oil-Backed Cryptocurrency Plan
U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R.-Fl) and Robert Menendez (D.-NJ) have denounced Venezuela's planned cryptocurrency in a new letter.
China Moves to Crack Down on Digital Currency Pyramid Schemes
China's public security ministry says it will take aim at pyramid schemes in the country, including those that purportedly involve cryptocurrencies.
IMF Calls for International Cooperation on Crypto
The IMF has voiced concerns over the risks involved with cryptocurrencies and has called for global talks and cooperation.
Bulgaria Joins 'International Operation' Against OneCoin
Bulgaria's government has revealed it is part of an international crackdown of OneCoin.
CFTC Files Suits Against Crypto Investment Schemes for Alleged Fraud
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission brought two lawsuits against allegedly fraudulent cryptocurrency investment schemes yesterday.
Massachusetts Sues ICO Organizer for Alleged Securities Violations
Massachusetts' securities enforcement office is suing a resident and his company for selling unregistered securities in a token sale.
