Crime
Report: Mt Gox CEO Mark Karpeles Released On Bail
A Japanese media report suggests Mt Gox CEO Mark Karpeles has been released on bail.
US Regulator Warns Virtual Currency Enables Cyberattacks on Banks
The federal agency that oversees national banks in the US has named virtual currencies as an operational risk.
Internet Watch Foundation Partners to Stop Illicit Bitcoin Use
The Internet Watch Foundation has announced a partnership with a blockchain industry startup aimed at fighting online child sex abuse.
Silk Road Agent May Have Stolen More Bitcoin After Guilty Plea
A former Secret Service agent convicted of stealing bitcoins during the Silk Road investigation is suspected of stealing additional funds.
$19 Million in Bitcoin Hits the Auction Block in Australia
More than $19m worth of bitcoin is now being sold at auction, though few details are available on participants involved.
How to Sue The DAO Hacker
Could the individual or individuals behind yesterday's hacking of The DAO be criminally or civilly liable?
Customers Sue Alleged Crypto Ponzi Scheme GAW Miners
A lawsuit has been filed on behalf of the customers of defunct crypto startup GAW Miners, naming its CEO and a longtime investor as defendants.
Ransomware Concerns Prompt UK Businesses to Buy Bitcoins, Survey Finds
A number of IT companies in the UK are stocking up on bitcoins in the event of a ransomware infection, according to a recent survey.
Bitcoin Exchanges Could Face New Regulations in the Philippines
The central bank of the Philippines is weighing new restrictions on money services in the country, including bitcoin exchanges.
From Seeds to Weed, Bitcoin Finds Home Where Commerce Goes Gray
Across the US, bitcoin ATMs are finding use among those who operate in the gray areas of commerce
