Crime
Swiss Intelligence Service Investigates Paying Informants in Bitcoin
Swiss intelligence services are reportedly looking into the possibility of using bitcoin to pay intelligence sources abroad.
FTC: Butterfly Labs Case Not Part of 'War on Bitcoin'
FTC attorney Leah Frazier told CoinDesk that Butterfly Labs misrepresented itself when selling mining products.
Liberty Reserve IT Manager Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering Charges
Maxim Chukharev, the former IT manager of Liberty Reserve, has pleaded guilty to operating an illegal money transmitting business.
US Government Shuts Down Embattled Mining Firm Butterfly Labs
The Federal Trade Commission has shut down Butterfly Labs after a lengthy investigation into claims of fraud.
Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme Perpetrator Fined $40 Million
A Texas man found guilty of defrauding US bitcoin investors faces over $40m in fines and penalties.
Roger Ver Launches Anonymous Bitcoin Bounty Service
Bitcoin magnate Roger Ver has launched a new website designed to help catch criminals by offering anonymous cryptocurrency bounties.
Silk Road 2.0 Hit by 'Sophisticated' DDoS Attack
An advanced DDoS attack has forced online black market Silk Road 2.0 to suspend services to maintain security.
Satoshi Email Hacker May Have Struck Before
The hacker who allegedly hijacked the bitcoin founder's email account may have previously blackmailed Roger Ver.
Satoshi Nakamoto's Email Hacker Allegedly in Talks With Bitcoin Creator
The hacker in control of Satoshi Nakamoto's emails is reportedly negotiating with the bitcoin creator.
FBI: No Illegal Techniques Used in Silk Road Investigation
The FBI has released information claiming it used legal means to link Ross Ulbricht to illicit website Silk Road.
