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Mt Gox CEO May Face Rearrest Over $2.6 Million Customer Fund Theft
The CEO of bankrupt bitcoin exchange Mt Gox will face fresh theft charges from Japanese police tomorrow, reports say.
Bitcoin Price Falls 14% Following Bitfinex 'Flash Crash'
Bitcoin's price fell 14% in a period of just 30 minutes following a 'flash crash' on exchange Bitfinex yesterday night.
SEC Sues Brother of GAW Miners CEO Amid Investigation
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has filed a suit against the brother of GAW Miner's CEO Josh Garza as it investigates the company for fraud.
Filament Nets $5 Million for Blockchain-Based Internet of Things Hardware
Filament, a blockchain-based tech provider for the Internet of Things, has raised $5m from Samsung Ventures and Verizon Ventures, among others.
Destinia: Bitcoin-Paying Customers Spend More on Travel
Bitcoin paying customers spend €16 more on average per transaction than those paying with credit cards, says online travel agency Destinia.
FinCEN Rules Commodity-Backed Token Services are Money Transmitters
FinCEN has issued a new ruling applicable to US businesses seeking to tokenize commodities for blockchain-based trading.
ItBit Adds NSA Veteran to Advisory Board
A 30-year-veteran of the US National Security Agency (NSA) has joined the board of advisors at New York-based bitcoin exchange itBit.
Startup Sabr.io is Helping to Catch Bitcoin's Criminals
A new blockchain startup has claimed its software could have tracked down Silk Road mastermind Dread Pirate Roberts in a matter of days.
Bitcoin Exchange bitFlyer Raises $4 Million in New Funding
BitFlyer has raised approximately 510m JPY ($4m) through third-party allotment, which entails issuing new shares to a limited number of investors.
