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Hacker Hijacks Satoshi Nakamoto's Email, Threatens to Reveal All

A hacker appears to have access to Satoshi Nakamoto's online accounts and old emails, but their intentions are unknown.

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Ross Ulbricht Pleads Not Guilty to New Drug Charges

Accused Silk Road ringleader Ross Ulbricht has issued a not guilty plea in response to new charges.

Ross Ulbricht set to be freed from prison (CoinDesk Archives)

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Charlie Shrem to Forfeit $950k to US Government in Plea Bargain

Further details have emerged about Charlie Shrem's plea bargain, which is seen as a "key victory" by his lawyer.

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Charlie Shrem Hopes to Walk Free After Guilty Plea Deal

Bitcoin entrepreneur Charlie Shrem hopes for freedom with a guilty plea for the lesser charge of unlicensed money transmission.

Charlie Shrem is the former founder of BitInstant and co-founder of cryptocurrency intelligence service CryptoIQ.

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Bitcoin Malware Attack Exploits Russia-Ukraine Crisis

A notorious malware program has re-emerged, targeting Ukrainian government sympathizers with an anti-war focus.

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Black Market Cannabis Road Hacked, $100k in Bitcoin Lost

The future of online black market Cannabis Road is now uncertain after $100,000 in bitcoin was stolen by hackers.

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New Drug Trafficking Charges Added in Ross Ulbricht Case

New details have emerged in the case against alleged Silk Road leader Ross Ulbricht.

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Bitcoin's Popularity Boosts Phishing Scam Success

Phishing scams using bitcoin as cover are the latest indicator of the digital currency's popularity.

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How Cryptoagency is Building Bitcoin's Better Business Bureau

Cryptoagency.org is seeking to build a Better Business Bureau for the bitcoin industry, fueled by user reviews.

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CFPB Warning Ignores Bitcoin’s Consumer Protections

The leading consumer financial watchdog agency in the US lists bitcoin's risks, but ignores its many superior protections.

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