Crime
Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Selling Stolen Bitcoin Mining Hardware
An ex-cop in New Jersey indicted last year for trying to sell stolen bitcoin mining equipment has reportedly plead guilty.
US Marshals to Sell $1.6 Million in Bitcoin at Auction
The US government has announced it intends to sell off just over $1.6m in bitcoin confiscated from various criminal cases.
The Bitfinex Bitcoin Hack: What We Know (And Don't Know)
Few details have emerged since yesterday's news that digital currency exchange Bitfinex was hacked.
Why Florida's Bitcoin Ruling Could Lead to Legislative Action
Legal expert Andrew Hinkes looks at the potential impact of a Florida court's decision to rule that bitcoin isn't money.
Bitcoin Sale Ends With Knifepoint Robbery in Florida
A Florida man was reportedly robbed at knifepoint during a sale of $28,000 in bitcoin this week.
Why Florida's 'Bitcoin Isn't Money' Ruling Could Have Limited Impact
In this opinion piece, legal expert Stephen Palley argues a recent court decision that found bitcoin isn't money is unlikely to set precedent.
In Rejecting Bitcoin as Money, Florida Court Sets Likely Precedent
A Miami judge has dismissed charges against a Florida-based bitcoin seller after he was indicted on money transmission and money laundering charges.
Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme Operator Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison
The first federal securities fraud case involving a bitcoin investment scheme has ended with an 18-month jail sentence.
Europol Hosts Digital Currency Conference for Law Enforcement
The European Union's (EU) top law enforcement agency recently held a two-day conference on the subject of digital currencies.
