Crime
German Regulators Order OneCoin to 'Dismantle Trading System'
Germany is stepping up its ongoing crackdown on OneCoin, a digital currency investment scheme widely believed to be fraudulent.
Zebpay Aids Indian Police After Bank Thieves Buy Bitcoin
Indian bitcoin exchange Zebpay has had its bank account unfrozen following a state investigation into a bank hack, the startup said today.
India is Cracking Down on OneCoin
Reports are emerging that authorities in India are undertaking a broad crackdown on OneCoin.
Ohio Inmates Found Using Bitcoin in Prison Fraud Bust
Two Ohio prisoners conducted an identity fraud scheme using bitcoin and homemade computers, a new report reveals.
Mirai, The Infamous Internet of Things Army, Can Now Mine Bitcoin
A new version of an infamous botnet has been detected – and this version is equipped to mine bitcoin.
The Dark Days of Dogecoin: How Scammers and Bandits Brought Down Crypto's Friendliest Currency
CoinDesk's Bailey Reutzel examines the darker side of dogecoin, chronicling the scams that almost killed the iconic project.
Report: Bitcoin Social Media Scams Are On the Rise
A new report by a cybersecurity platform provider issued today offered new data on social media scams.
Boom in Drug Dealer Digital Currency Use Sparks Worries Among US Officials
There's been "a substantial increase" in cases involving digital currencies in the drug trade, a DHS official told Congress yesterday.
'Gemcoin' Ponzi Scheme Operator Hit With $74 Million Judgment
One of the leaders of a Ponzi scheme that involved a fictitious cryptocurrency has been ordered to pay $74 million.
Canadian Police Issue Bitcoin Investment Scam Warning
Regional police in Canada have issued a warning to local residents about fraudulent investment schemes involving bitcoin.
