Crime
London Police Investigate OneCoin Cryptocurrency Scheme
The London police are investigating a digital currency scheme widely believed to be fraudulent.
Brothers Face Jail Time for Stealing Power to Mine Bitcoins
Two brothers in the Netherlands face months in prison after allegedly siphoning power to fuel a small bitcoin mining operation.
Federal Judge Rules Bitcoin is Money in US Trial
A federal judge in New York has ruled that bitcoin constitutes a form of money.
EU's Top Cop Launches Digital Currency Working Group
Europol, the European Union’s top law enforcement agency has co-founded a new working group dedicated to digital currencies.
Bitcoin Confiscated in €1 Million Finnish Drug Bust
Customs agents in Finland revealed today that they seized bitcoin and other items worth about €1m earlier this year.
Judge Grants Cryptsy Lawsuit Class Action Status
A Florida judge has certified a class action lawsuit filed on behalf of customers of the now-defunct digital currency exchange Cryptsy.
Bitfinex: Cause of Bitcoin Hack Still 'Unknown'
Nearly two weeks after losing more than $60m in customer funds, Bitfinex reports it has not yet identified how the theft was carried out.
UK Fraud Office Comments on 'Increasing' Bitcoin Use By Criminals
A criminal investigatory unit in the UK has said that it would consider investigating cases involving bitcoin.
Cryptsy CEO Denies He Stole From His Own Exchange
Cryptsy CEO Paul Vernon has hit back at allegations he mishandled funds during his tenure as an executive at the exchange.
Cryptsy CEO Stole Millions From Exchange, Court Receiver Alleges
Cryptsy CEO Paul Vernon may have stolen as much as $3.3m from the digital currency exchange, according to new court documents.
