Crime
$110 Million: BTC-e Fined as US Vows Crackdown on Bitcoin Exchanges
The US government has unsealed an indictment against BTC-e and one of its alleged operators, assessing a $110m fine against the bitcoin exchange.

The Big News Behind the BTC-e Arrest and Mt Gox Connection
CoinDesk takes a look at new developments in the Mt Gox case, attempting to provide an easy-to-read overview of the complex events.

BTC-e Connected to Bitcoin Money Laundering Arrest in Greece
New reports have connected an arrest in Greece today with a bitcoin exchange long known for its secrecy.

$4 Billion: Russian Man Arrested for Alleged Bitcoin Money Laundering Scheme
Authorities have reportedly arrested a man believed to be behind a money laundering scheme orchestrated through bitcoin.

Veritaseum Founder Claims $8 Million in ICO Tokens Stolen
A cryptocurrency project called Veritaseum was the victim of a suspicious hack this weekend, resulting in the loss of millions of $ in stolen tokens.

Someone Tried to Extort 52 Bitcoins From Trump Advisor Jared Kushner Last Year
Jared Kushner, a senior aide to US President Donald Trump, revealed that the extortionist threatened to release information on Trump's tax returns.

Putin's Internet Advisor: 30% of Russian Computers Infected By Crypto Mining Malware
An advisor to Russian President Vladimir Putin has claimed that as many as a quarter of computers are infected with cryptocurrency mining malware.

Arrested Hacker Claims $30 Million Bitcoin Theft – But Offers Little Proof
A Pennsylvania resident is claiming to have stolen millions in bitcoin, though he's offered police little in the way of evidence.

Garza Pleads Guilty: GAW Miners CEO Cops to $9 Million Fraud
A notorious cryptocurrency executive pleaded guilty to a count of wire fraud on Thursday. He now faces up to 20 years in prison.

Parity Wallet Hacker Cashes out $90,000 in Stolen Ether
Perpetrators who exploited a flaw in a popular ethereum wallet software yesterday have taken steps to sell their stolen funds.
