Crime
Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme Operator Pleads Not Guilty to Fraud
Bitcoin Savings & Trust operator Trendon Shavers has plead not guilty to fraud charges in a New York district court.
Bitcoin in the Headlines: UK Regulation Trumps Dark Market Collapse
CoinDesk has taken a look at the top bitcoin headlines across the globe.
Ukraine 'to Crackdown on Separatist Bitcoin Accounts'
The Ukrainian government is reportedly planning to block bitcoin accounts used by separatists operating in the regions of Lugansk and Donetsk.
Bitcoin Mining Pools Targeted in Wave of DDOS Attacks
A number of bitcoin mining pools around the world have been hit by a recent string of DDOS attacks.
Secretive Mining Firm Revealed as Possible US Marshals Auction Winner
A winner of the latest US Marshals bitcoin auction may have been identified by blockchain and crowdsourced analysis.
Bter to Return 'Hacked' Funds Following Security Partnership
Hacked altcoin exchange, Bter, has outlined a plan to payback users after inking a deal with security firm Jua.com.
Police Arrest Five in MyCoin Bitcoin Exchange Scheme Case
Five individuals have been arrested by Hong Kong police in connection with the collapse of MyCoin, an alleged bitcoin trading platform.
Europol: Cryptocurrency Serves 'Crime-as-a-Service' Business Model
Cryptocurrencies offer a money-laundering platform for freelance criminals, a new Europol report says.
Defendant in Tasmania's 'Biggest Drugs Bust' Paid with Bitcoin
A southern Tasmanian man has pleaded guilty to trafficking drugs and admitted that bitcoin was used to pay for them.
