Crime
ICO Scammers Steal $500k in Phony Enigma Project Pre-Sale Launch
As much as $500,000 in ether has been stolen from supporters of the Enigma blockchain project following a security compromise.
'Boiler Room' Crypto Scam Targeted by London Police
British police arrested an individual last week for allegedly fleecing would-be investors via a fake cryptocurrency investment scheme.
Prosecutors: Rogue Silk Road Agent Stole 1,600 BTC After 2015 Guilty Plea
New charges have been filed against a former Secret Service agent previously plead guilty stealing bitcoins during the Silk Road investigation.
UK Police Want to Change the Law to Make Bitcoin Seizures Easier
A research office backed by a number of U.K. police groups has proposed changing the country’s laws to make seizing bitcoin holdings easier.
WannaCry On the Move? Bitcoin Crime Evolves in a Multi-Blockchain World
Bitcoins received by the WannaCry ransomware attacks are on the move. Will switching to another blockchain allow the hackers to get away?
Troubled BTC-e Exchange Claims Control of Databases and Bitcoin Wallets
An online forum account tied to the cryptocurrency exchange BTC-e has issued a new statement, claiming to be in control of databases and user wallets.
Swedish Police to Seek EU Funds for Cryptocurrency Research
National police forces in Europe are seeking new cash for research on how to tackle cybercrimes involving digital currency.
BTC-e Pledges to Return Customer Bitcoin Days After Police Seize Domain
A forum account associated with the operators of the BTC-e cryptocurrency exchange has posted new statements days after the service was taken offline.
Blockchain Startups Take on Ticket Touting, But Will They Gain Traction?
Blockchain startups are designing ethereum protocols to reduce ticket touting and fraud, but they face an uphill battle against the big incumbents.
$8.2 Million: Court Orders Default Judgment Against Cryptsy CEO
A U.S. district judge has handed down a default judgment worth $8.2 million against the CEO of the collapsed Cryptsy exchange.
