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$840,000 Bitcoin ransom plot foiled, kidnapped crypto traders rescued
Police in India have rescued three people, including two cryptocurrency traders, that were held to ransom for two weeks to the sum of 80 Bitcoin ($840,000). At 2. 30am on Sunday, a man with a pistol was spotted outside Shankara Residency in Bhankrota. дальше »
2019-7-15 17:49 | |
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Spanish Police: Bitcoin ATMs Highlight Flaws in EU Money Laundering Rules
Following a Spanish investigation into a gang’s recently-busted money laundering operation, the nation’s police force claim to have exposed gaps in the European Union’s regulations designed to prevent money laundering. дальше »
2019-7-12 02:00 | |
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Boost For Bitcoin Incoming As Fidelity Explores Blockchain And Trading Desk Nears
Fidelity International, a subsidiary of Fidelity Investments, is edging closer to entering the crypto space in what could be a major boost for bitcoin. Fidelity Investments has already set up a custody operation called Fidelity. дальше »
2019-7-9 18:59 | |
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Why Is Lightning Network Capacity Decreasing?
The Lightning Network is often touted as the solution to Bitcoin’s scaling challenges and has shown tremendous growth with total channel capacity for the off-chain payments network reaching 1100 BTC in early May, just over a year since it began operation. дальше »
2019-7-7 19:00 | |
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This Bitcoin money-laundering cartel was operating from inside a Florida prison
Authorities in Florida have busted an elaborate operation which saw prison inmates use Bitcoin to launder thousands of dollars via their commissary accounts. An investigation by Pasco County Sherriff’s Deputies revealed how inmates at the county jail were having money deposited into their commissary accounts using stolen credit cards. дальше »
2019-7-4 15:46 | |
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Fraudulent Operation Selling Fake Identities for Bitcoin Sees Third Person Plead Guilty
A third defendant has recently decided to plead guilty in a case that is happening in Toledo, Ohio. The defendant is being accused of being a part of a scam that created fake ID rings and could have netted around $4. дальше »
2019-7-4 02:57 | |
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Third person accused in Bitcoin-powered fake ID ring case pleads guilty
A woman accused of running a Bitcoin-powered fake ID ring pleaded guilty on Tuesday after authorities busted the operation last year. Among other charges, Sarah Alberts, 35, who is due to be sentenced on October 8, admitted to money laundering, reports say. дальше »
2019-7-3 13:24 | |
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Ethereum Competitor Polkadot Closes Token Sale at $1.2 Billion
Polkadot Protocol, the first project out of Web3 Foundation (W3F), closed its second private sale of tokens selling 500,000 DOT (five percent of the total supply). This operation confirms an evaluation of around $1. дальше »
2019-7-1 23:00 | |
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German police raid another Bitcoin-powered dark web marketplace
German police have busted Chemical Revolution, a dark web marketplace, which allowed consumers to buy narcotics with Bitcoin. According to a press release issued by Germany‘s Federal Criminal Police Office, officers have made 11 arrests in connection with the operation. дальше »
2019-6-29 16:32 | |
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UK Crypto Survey from CEX.io Reveals Mixed Sentiments
CEX. io, a UK-based cryptocurrency exchange in operation since 2013, released a survey to BTCManager detailing the extent of adoption, use, and sentiments toward cryptocurrencies in the United Kingdom. дальше »
2019-6-27 17:00 | |
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Cyber criminals steal $27M in Bitcoin by impersonating popular cryptocurrency exchange
Police agencies from the UK and the Netherlands have arrested six people in connection with the theft of €24 million ($27 million) worth of cryptocurrency. According to a statement, the gang stole Bitcoin from at least 4,000 victims across 12 countries. дальше »
2019-6-26 11:21 | |
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Bad Actors Hijack Ukraine’s Government System to Mine Monero
Hackers have planted cryptocurrency mining malware on the computers of the Ukrainian State Judicial Administration (SJA), secretly minting privacy-centric monero (XMR) altcoin for over six months, reports Finance Magnates on June 24, 2019. дальше »
2019-6-25 21:00 | |
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В Калифорнии построят огромную ферму для добычи биткоина, работающую на солнечной энергии
Компания Plouton Mining, дочернее предприятие Plouton Group Holding, намерена открыть крупнейшую в Северной Америке ферму для добычи биткоина, жизнедеятельность которой будет обеспечиваться за счет солнечной энергии. дальше »
2019-6-25 18:53 | |
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Alleged moderator of dark web drug market AlphaBay facing 20 years in prison
An alleged moderator of AlphaBay, a dark web marketplace, has been indicted for facilitating sales on the site before law enforcement shut it down as a result of Operation Bayonet. According to court documents, the moderator received numerous payments in Bitcoin. дальше »
2019-6-25 11:24 | |
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Flexer charged with trafficking Bitcoin-purchased drugs in Australia
A man who frequently flaunted his wealth on social media has been found guilty of importing and trafficking drugs purchased with Bitcoin on the dark web. Brendan Leigh Baker, 27, a former cafe owner in Canberra, was found guilty in the ACT Supreme Court this week. дальше »
2019-6-19 13:04 | |
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Burned Crypto Investor Claims Bittrex Keeping $100K in BCH/BSV Mix-Up
By CCN Markets: Imagine you sent $100,000 worth of Bitcoin Cash (BCH) somewhere. Then you opened up Bitcoin SV (BSV) and accidentally sent another $100,000 SV to that same address. Then you find it is locked up. дальше »
2019-6-18 04:20 | |
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What Cboe’s Looming Crypto Futures Exit Means for the Bitcoin Price
By CCN: After nearly 18 months of operation, the Cboe bitcoin futures market is closing for good, or at least for the foreseeable future, with the expiration of its last bitcoin futures contract on June 16. дальше »
2019-6-8 00:31 | |
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Vancouver mayor suggests Bitcoin ATM ban to stop money laundering
Vancouver has cryptocurrency growing pains. The city’s police labeled Bitcoin ATMs an “ideal money laundering vehicle,” and its mayor has even suggested a complete ban. Experts and local businesses have instead called for federal money services regulations to be changed to include Bitcoin ATMs, reports The Star. дальше »
2019-6-5 12:47 | |
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Bitcoin [BTC] mixer Bitcoin Blender ceases operation after five years
Bitcoin [BTC], the king of the crypto-space, crossed the $8,500 mark again today and the upward movement was praised by many crypto-enthusiasts and big names in the crypto market, including Jimmy Song. дальше »
2019-6-1 18:00 | |
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Binance And Coinbase Will Be “Eaten Alive” If Bitcoin and Crypto Become Mainstream
Banks and other mainstream institutions can force major crypto exchanges like Binance to downsize if they dive into crypto. This is despite the scale of the current operation that Binance and Coinbase run which seems. дальше »
2019-5-31 17:11 | |
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Chinese Listed Companies and Bitcoin Mining: Partner or Predator?
This article was originally published by 8btc and written by Lylian Teng. Some Chinese listed companies have jumped on the bandwagon of bitcoin mining following the bitcoin bull run throughout 2017, either under the guise of cloud computing or providing mining hosting services, in an effort to bypass regulations considering the country’s tough stance on bitcoin. дальше »
2019-5-29 18:53 | |
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No, Bulgaria Did Not HODL Bitcoin Worth $1.6B, Finance Minister Claimed
The curious case of Bulgaria’s alleged hoard of 200,000 bitcoins resurfaced again this week as sources claimed the Balkan country was HODLing cryptocurrency. Report: Bulgaria Sold All Its BTC Seemingly referencing a press release from May 2017, TrustNodes led the renewed media interest in a story about how Bulgarian authorities confiscated the BTC after taking down an unknown criminal operation. дальше »
2019-5-24 14:00 | |
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$200M cryptocurrency mixing operation dismantled by Eurocops
A cryptocurrency mixing service that turned over $200 million worth of Bitcoin has been shut down following an investigation led by authorities from a number of European nations. The Dutch anti-fraud agency (FIOD) and Public Prosecution Service announced yesterday they have shut down Bestmixer. дальше »
2019-5-23 11:50 | |
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Dutch Authorities Shut Down Bestmixer
The Dutch Financial Intelligence and Investigation Service (FIOD) has shut down cryptomixing site Bestmixer. io. According to local media, Dutch authorities moved to shut down the site on May 22, 2019, as part of a joint operation with police agencies from several European nations, including France, Latvia and Luxembourg. дальше »
2019-5-22 21:13 | |
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Australian Civil Servant Caught Mining Crypto With Government Hardware
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) has charged a government employee alleged to have misused government IT infrastructure for personal cryptomining operations, per a press release. дальше »
2019-5-22 18:47 | |
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Bitcoin OTM in Beijing Lasted Less Than a Week Under Regulatory Pressure
This article was originally published by 8btc and written by Lylian Teng. Bitcoin ATM services in China have once again proved to be hopeless, after the first Bitcoin OTM (OTC Teller Machine) in Beijing was removed shortly after its installation. дальше »
2019-5-21 19:11 | |
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U.S. Govt. Hammers Down Movie Piracy Racket, Seize Millions in Cryptos
The United States Government has finally hammered down a movie and TV show piracy racket, seizing millions of dollars in cryptos and cash. The illegal platform run by Talon White, a U. S resident, has allegedly been in operation since 2013, according to a TorrentFreak report on May 14, 2019. дальше »
2019-5-15 19:50 | |
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Canadian Bitcoin Miner Turns a Corner, Bolsters Local Economies
By CCN: Canada continues to grow its reputation as a friendly destination for bitcoin mining, which has been of particular benefit to the country’s provinces. Canada is attractive because of its energy cost efficiencies, which at least one crypto mining operation is taking advantage of. дальше »
2019-5-14 00:25 | |
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Microsoft Is Building an ID Verification Platform on Bitcoin
Microsoft is leveraging blockchain technology to create a trustless digital identity scheme, but its not launching a token or building a private blockchain to do so. дальше »
2019-5-13 18:34 | |
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HTC to Launch EXODUS 1s, Smartphone With Full Node Capacity
Electronics company HTC has announced that it is launching a smartphone to bring crypto and blockchain technology to a wider audience in Q3 2019. According to a press release shared with Bitcoin Magazine, “The EXODUS 1s will be the first smartphone ever to have full node capabilities” containing the full Bitcoin blockchain. дальше »
2019-5-12 22:20 | |
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Authorities Dismantle $10 Million Crypto Money-Laundering Ring in Spain
By CCN: A crypto money-laundering ring that was offering its services to other criminal enterprises has been dismantled in Spain. The Crime as a Service operation is believed to have laundered approximately $10. дальше »
2019-5-10 19:45 | |
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Craig Wright Ordered to Provide Bitcoin Ownership Records
Coinspeaker Craig Wright Ordered to Provide Bitcoin Ownership RecordsThe order directs Wright to produce a copy of documents detailing the “formation, administration, and operation of the blind trust” to the plaintiffs. дальше »
2019-5-6 13:52 | |
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Admins of Largest Dark Web Marketplace Arrested in Germany
In a major operation to uncover dark web business, the German Federal Criminal Police pulled down the shutters of the largest dark web market, the Wall Street Market. In a similar operation earlier this year, Finnish Customs and the French National Police busted Silkkitie, aka the Valhalla Marketplace, along with its entire content, Europol announcedRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-5-5 09:00 | |
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Indictments Issued for Two Individuals for Running “Shadow Banking” Operation
U. S. Attorney's office for the Southern District of New York has charged two individuals for providing “shadow banking” services to crypto exchanges. According to a statement by Geoffrey S. дальше »
2019-5-2 23:54 | |
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Conducting a Drug Trafficker Search Helps Brazilian Police to Uncover Illegal Bitcoin Mining Operation
Scams are a common occurrence in cryptocurrency, and there are many scammers in the market today. While there is often legal involvement when these situations happen, that is not the case for one mining farm. дальше »
2019-4-29 02:36 | |
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How to Start Cloud Mining Bitcoin Cash
You might have contemplated getting into cryptocurrency mining but are concerned that you don’t have the technical skills, time or money to invest in the field. Cloud mining eliminates these problems and lets you benefit from joining forces with a large operation. дальше »
2019-4-28 11:35 | |
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Hamas Plays Whack-a-Mole Crypto Wallet While Raising $7,400 in Bitcoin
By CCN. com: The military wing of Hamas, Izz el-Deen al-Qassam Brigades, is upping its crypto game by soliciting bitcoin in a bid to deter tracking. With its crowdfunding operation using cryptocurrencies having attracted undue attention, Izz el-Deen al-Qassam Brigades is now generating a new digital wallet for every donation received. дальше »
2019-4-26 15:17 | |
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Texan Dark Web Drug Dealers who Sold Steroids to Professional Athletes Plead Guilty
Two Texan men have pled guilty at the Manhattan Supreme Court to selling illegal steroids and other drugs on the dark web, reportedly netting $2. 8 million during their five-year-long operation. Drug Dealers Plead Guilty Callaway Crain and Mark Sanchez, both 35, ran an illegal operation from 2013 to 2018 during which the duo sold steroidsRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-4-25 05:00 | |
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New York Makes First Money Laundering Conviction Involving Cryptocurrency
In what the Manhattan District Attorney calls the first crypto money laundering conviction in New York, two defendants have pleaded guilty to running a drug trafficking business that laundered millions of dollars in Western Union and crypto payments. дальше »
2019-4-25 20:37 | |
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21-Year-Old SIM-Swapping Mastermind Is Jailed for 10 Years
Joel Ortiz, the 21-year-old student who was accused of stealing over $7. 5 million in digital assets via a SIM swapping operation, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. дальше »
2019-4-23 15:27 | |
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Corrupt Russian agents arrested over $1M Bitcoin extortion scheme
Law enforcers from around the globe seem to finally be getting up to speed with tackling cryptocurrency crimes. But it seems the lure of Bitcoin is still too much for some, even for those that should be protecting citizens from cyber-criminals. дальше »
2019-4-23 15:14 | |
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Bitcoin ATM Firm ‘Auscoin’ a Front for International Drug Smuggling Ring: Australian Police
By CCN. com: As bitcoin entrepreneurs who founded the fast-growing Auscoin Bitcoin ATM business in Australia, there was nothing suspicious about Steen McBeth and Sam Karagiozis leading a flashy lifestyle including driving Lamborghinis and BMW motorcycles. дальше »
2019-4-22 12:36 | |
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Mueller Report: Russia Used Bitcoin to Fund DNC Hacks
An intelligence branch of the Russian government used bitcoin to fund its cyberwarfare efforts to interfere with the 2016 U. S. presidential election, the Mueller Report claims. дальше »
2019-4-19 23:21 | |
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Canadian Province Offers Low-Cost Energy For Bitcoin Mining via Cold Climate, Hydroelectric Power
Bitcoin miners in Canadian provinces which include British Columbia, Quebec, Manitoba, Alberta, and Labrador are enjoying the perks of low-cost energy incentives. The Canadian province fits perfectly to the needs of running a Bitcoin mining operation due to its cool climate and abundance of hydroelectric energy availability. The perfect mining condition is aided by the […] дальше »
2019-4-17 19:25 | |
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BitMEX Research: Bitcoin SV miners have lost more than $2.2 million since fork
Since Bitcoin Cash ABC (BCH) and Bitcoin SV (BSV) split in November 2018, miners supporting BSV have endured estimated losses of over $2. 2 million to ensure that the fork’s network is secure. A large part of this mining is conducted by an operation owned by Calvin Ayre. дальше »
2019-4-14 10:00 | |
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As Supply Exceeds Demand, Mining Price War Ignites in Sichuan
This article was originally published by 8btc and written by Chloe Jiang. The former director of Bitmain’s mining farm, a leading bitcoin mining operation, once said the wet season may not be as much of a boon for miners as many thought. дальше »
2019-4-13 19:07 | |
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A Beginner’s Guide to Trading on Bittrex
Bittrex is a U. S. -based cryptocurrency exchange that has been in operation since 2014. Despite only being ranked #52 on the list of top exchanges by 24-hour trading volume, with $44. 2 million traded daily, it is one of the most popular crypto exchanges in the crypto space. дальше »
2019-4-11 17:00 | |
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