Crime
Arkansas Sheriff's Office Mines Bitcoin to Fuel Dark Web Investigations
A sheriff's office based in Arkansas is taking a novel approach to its investigations into online crime: mining bitcoin.
Michigan Man Charged for Unlawful Bitcoin Exchange
A Michigan man has been charged with running an unlicensed money transmitting business after selling more than $150,000 in bitcoin.
SEC Enforcement Director: ICO Fraud Requires 'Thoughtful Approach'
SEC Division of Enforcement co-director Stephanie Avakian said the agency's new cyber unit would look at how blockchain technology and ICOs are used.
UK Treasury: Cryptocurrencies Pose Low Terrorist Financing Risk
The British Treasury has stated in a report that cryptocurrencies like bitcoin pose "low risk" for terrorist financing and money laundering.
Fraudsters Post Fake Poloniex Cryptocurrency Trading Apps to Google Store
Security researchers have discovered several fraudulent apps on the Google Play store purportedly tied to the Poloniex cryptocurrency exchange.
DEA Report: Bitcoin Used for Trade-Based Money Laundering
The Drug Enforcement Agency said bitcoin is helping criminal organizations launder money to China in its latest threat assessment report.
Bitcoin Exchange Operator Given 16-Month Prison Sentence
Coin.mx operator Yuri Lebedev has been sentenced to 16 months in prison, according to a new report.
Sweden's Government to Sell Seized Bitcoin in Open Auction
The Swedish government is to hold a week-long bitcoin auction, starting today, with 0.6 BTC for up for grabs.
Russia Blasts Decision to Extradite Alleged Bitcoin Money Launderer
Russia isn't happy that an alleged bitcoin money launderer is being extradited to the US following a court decision in Greece.
EU Draft Report: Customs Agents Ill-Equipped to Monitor Cryptocurrencies
MEPs are worried about the monitoring of cryptocurrencies at EU borders, according to a draft report.
