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Erisx Launches Regulated Bitcoin Futures Market
18.12.2019
Crypto trading platform Erisx has launched a bitcoin futures market regulated by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Its physically settled bitcoin futures contracts trade alongside its spot market which supports four cryptocurrencies. Erisx has obtained a license from the U.S....
Former Kraken Employee Sues Exchange for ‘Unethical and Illegal Business Tactics
18.12.2019
An ex-employee of Kraken has sued the exchange for sanctions violation and discrimination, among other issues
US Fed Official Says 50% of Bitcoin Transactions Associated With Illegal Activity
18.12.2019
A Federal Reserve official supported a study claiming that 25% of Bitcoin users and 50% of transactions are in some way illegal
Two Russians Charged With Illicitly Mining Crypto on State Hardware
17.12.2019
Two unnamed individuals reportedly infected hardware at Russian state organizations with a program that mines cryptocurrency via a web browser
Alleged Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme Assets Frozen as US Judge Grants Injunction
13.12.2019
A federal judge has granted a CFTC preliminary injunction against an alleged $11 million Bitcoin Ponzi scheme
Pennsylvania Man Charged With SIM Swap Conspiracy to Steal Crypto
13.12.2019
Authorities have arrested a 23-year old man over an alleged SIM swapping scheme targeting crypto execs and investors
Russia: Darknet Marketplace Plans $149M ICO for Global Expansion
13.12.2019
The largest darknet marketplace in Russia planning a $146 million token sale to fund its global aspirations
Ugandan Police Hold Director of Alleged $2.7M Crypto Ponzi Scheme
10.12.2019
Ugandan police have reportedly seized Samson Lwanga, a director of Dunamiscoins crypto scam which managed to get $2.7 million from the victims
US SEC Seeks to Reopen Case Against Bitcoin Fraudster, Seeks Penalties
9.12.2019
The U.S. SEC is seeking to reopen a case against a Bitcoin fraudster in order to extract monetary penalties
Texas-Based Data Center CyrusOne Hit by Ransomware Attack
5.12.2019
One of the largest data centers in the U.S., CyrusOne, has reportedly been exposed to an attack from the REvil (Sodinokibi) ransomware
Crypto-Focused Lender Blockfi Launches Trading Platform
5.12.2019
Crypto financial services company Blockfi has launched a trading platform supporting three cryptocurrencies. The new offering adds to the company’s existing services: interest-bearing accounts and crypto-backed loans. Blockfi has completed registration with the U.S. Financial Crimes...
Tim Draper Calls For Ross Ulbricht’s Release: ‘We Need Entrepreneurs Like That Guy!’
5.12.2019
One of the most successful investors in the world is publicly calling for the release of the Silk Road creator
Researchers Detect New North Korea-Linked MacOS Malware on Crypto Trading Site
4.12.2019
Security researchers identify a new crypto-related macOS malware believed to be the product of North Korean hackers at the Lazarus Group
Report: Crypto-Related Fraud and Theft Resulted in $4.4B Loss in 2019
27.11.2019
According to CipherTrace’s latest report, the total volume of crypto-related fraud and theft resulted in losses worth $4.4 billion in 2019
Signs Point to Inside Job in Upbit Crypto Exchange Hack, Says Commentator
27.11.2019
In the wake of a 342,000 ETH theft from South Korean crypto exchange Upbit, commentators deem an inside job to be more likely than a hack
Former Hollywood Executive Admits to Embezzling $22M to Buy Crypto and Gamble
25.11.2019
A former executive of Hollywood-based StyleHaul Inc, Dennis Blieden, has admitted to embezzling $22 million from his employer to buy crypto and gamble
Canada: Thieves Steal $4K From Bitcoin ATM, Leave $50K Untouched
22.11.2019
Two men have stolen $4,000 from a Bitcoin ATM in a small-town grocery store, but left $50,000 behind in an overlooked canister
US Think Tank Releases Report on Investigation Into Illicit Transactions on the Dark Web
21.11.2019
U.S. think thank releases a report on the future of investigating illicit transactions on the dark web, including tracing crypto use
New York Judge Grants US Government Right to Intervene in $7M Bitcoin Fraud Case
20.11.2019
The U.S. government now has the right to interfere in a multimillion Bitcoin scam case initially brought before the court by the CFTC
Cryptocurrency Forensics Firm Elliptic Ties $400M in XRP to Illicit Activities
20.11.2019
Cryptocurrency analytics firm Elliptic states that $400 million in XRP tokens are tied with illicit activities