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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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Bitcoin dark web drug ring busted after dealer doxes himself buying stamps
US law enforcers have busted a Bitcon-fuelled dark web drug ring after one of the alleged dealers messed up and bought pre-printed postage online using his real identity. The dealers, which sold almost $9 million worth of counterfeit Adderall, leveraged the anonymity afforded by the dark web and received payments in Bitcoin. дальше »
2019-6-28 11:44 | |
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Teenagers Apprehended in Bitcoin Drug Ring Over the Dark Web in Dublin, Ireland
While there are many advantages and benefits that cryptocurrency has brought the world there are a number of downsides and one of these is the use of cryptocurrency for the purposes of committing crime. дальше »
2019-6-28 23:53 | |
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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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‘Bitcoin Inventor’ Craig Wright Basks in Satoshi Glow as Court Date Looms
By CCN Markets: Self-proclaimed bitcoin inventor Craig Wright had his fondest wish come true when the capital city of Colombia formally recognized him as Satoshi Nakamoto. Bogota Grants Craig Wright’s ‘Satoshi’ Wish Officials in Bogota presented Wright with a fancy certificate affirming him as the creator of bitcoin. дальше »
2019-6-24 21:45 | |
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LMAX Founder: Crypto Exchange Bitcoin Leverage Trading Breaks EU Law
The head of a major institutional crypto exchange has said many of its retail-focused competitors are acting illegally by offering leverage trading services at levels that exceed those set by the bloc’s financial regulator. дальше »
2019-6-18 19:44 | |
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Free Law Project’s Courtlistener Repository Now Accepts Bitcoin Cash Donations
On Monday, Bitcoin Cash (BCH) supporters learned that the popular website that focuses on U. S. court documents and the litigation system, Courtlistener. com, is accepting BCH for donations. Courtlistener captures hundreds of thousands of visitors every month by making high quality legal data widely available. дальше »
2019-6-18 17:59 | |
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Hong Kong protestors buy Bitcoin over fears of mainland control
Protests against a controversial extradition law resulted in Bitcoin trading at a premium in Hong Kong. BTC has been trading between $75 and $160 over the global average on local exchange Tidebit, with many experts believing an even bigger premium will follow. дальше »
2019-6-18 10:33 | |
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Bitcoin Trades for a Premium in Hong Kong During Protests
Right now, thousands of citizens from Hong Kong are protesting certain leaders and opposing a proposed extradition law. Alongside the protests, the country’s political issues are reportedly pushing wealthy Hong Kong residents to move their capital offshore. дальше »
2019-6-17 00:45 | |
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Europol to Use Gamification to Tackle Cryptocurrency-Related Crimes
The law enforcement agency of the European Union, Europol, revealed at a recent cryptocurrency conference that it was developing a cryptocurrency game that would train law enforcement agencies on how to trace and investigate virtual currency-related crimes. дальше »
2019-6-15 01:00 | |
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Police in Spain Arrest Fake Bank Card Ring Who Laundered Through Bitcoin
Despite all the legitimate activities that take place within the crypto market, there is the use of tokens such as Bitcoin for the perpetuation of illegal activities that take place across the world and these are being cracked down by law enforcement on a daily basis. One of the latest crackdowns was by the Spanish […] дальше »
2019-6-14 19:35 | |
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Bitcoin Tax Evaders Will Be Criminally Prosecuted, Warns IRS Agent
By CCN Markets: The IRS will soon hunt down bitcoin users who don’t pay taxes by criminally prosecuting them en masse. That’s the prediction of IRS tax investigator Gary Alford, who says the agency is ready to clamp down on crypto tax evaders. дальше »
2019-6-14 15:51 | |
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California man gets 10 years for selling drugs for Bitcoin on dark web
A US man who sold narcotics on the dark web in exchange for Bitcoin has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison. Tyler Reeves, who sold the drugs under the moniker “Platinum45,” was sentenced on Monday by by United States District Judge James V. дальше »
2019-6-13 12:34 | |
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Long Time Crypto Advocate John McAfee Threatens to Expose the Culprits in the Government
John McAfee, the anti-virus software tycoon turned fugitive Presidential candidate is known for his anti-taxation views. He is also a big-time Bitcoin proponent who has been running from the SEC and law enforcement agencies for not paying his taxes. дальше »
2019-6-12 19:30 | |
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Bitcoin Bull John McAfee Warns US Government: ‘I Will Bury You’
By CCN Markets: Bitcoin millionaire John McAfee — who’s a fugitive from the law for tax evasion — derisively taunted the U. S. government on Twitter. McAfee warned them to leave him alone or he will “f***ing bury” them. дальше »
2019-6-10 05:30 | |
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Bitcoin and RBI: Is It A Case Of Murphy’s Law For BTC Supporters?
Bitcoin drop 7. 4 percent Reserve Bank of India could get a boost with the latest draft bill proposing more stringent measures against crypto investors and developers. Yesterday’s FUD that India’s legislators are proposing a ban of cryptocurrency mining, trading or holding did expose RBI’s underbelly. дальше »
2019-6-8 20:00 | |
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Bitcoin Will be Much More Expensive in India Under Modi’s Government
By CCN: The re-election of Narendra Modi as India’s prime minister is going to make bitcoin trading come with a premium in the country. It is partially due to a full-fledged trading market that went underground abruptly owing to a blanket ban announced by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). дальше »
2019-6-5 10:18 | |
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Bitcoin [BTC]: Victims of crypto-crimes seek $11 billion in compensation
Cryptocurrency-related crimes have risen exponentially over the past few years. Recently, the cases of close to 30 victims of cryptocurrency-related crimes were backed up by a law firm, with the victims demanding a compensation of $11. дальше »
2019-6-4 20:30 | |
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Bitcoin ‘Crypto-Casino’ is a Terrorist Playground: Ex-SEC Crime Czar
By CCN: Bitcoin is a worthless sham that’s only useful for facilitating crime, and the public must be warned about the full spectrum of the crypto-sphere’s sleaziness. That’s the opinion of attorney John Reed Stark, a cybersecurity expert who worked for 20 years at the SEC’s enforcement division. дальше »
2019-6-3 02:30 | |
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Bitcoin Whales Are the Smart Money. Don’t Be the Dumb Money
By CCN: Owners of “whale wallets” scooped up 450,000 BTC as the bitcoin market hit bear-market lows in late 2018. It appears whales now control 25% of all BTC. Is this good or bad for bitcoin? Whales are smart money These private, non-institutional buyers decided an 85 percent decline was a buying opportunity. дальше »
2019-6-2 13:53 | |
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Mixing Service Bitcoin Blender Quits After Bestmixer Takedown
On May 27, cryptocurrency supporters learned that the anonymous BTC mixer Bitcoin Blender would be shutting down. The news follows the recent closure of Bestmixer. io after it was seized by global law enforcement. дальше »
2019-6-2 23:20 | |
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Plea Bargain Means Silk Road 2 Admin Will Likely See No Prison Time
Following the sentencing of Thomas White, the founder of the Silk Road 2 (SR2) marketplace during the first week of April, another SR2 administrator may evade prosecution. According to reports, SR2 admin Blake Benthall cooperated with global law enforcement and may only face fines for avoiding taxes. дальше »
2019-6-1 19:10 | |
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Rival Bitcoin Copyright Claim Muddles Craig Wright’s Satoshi Gambit
By CCN: It seems Craig Wright has launched a trend of people laying claim to the copyrights on the Bitcoin whitepaper and early code. While anyone can do it, the works belong to Satoshi Nakamoto – whoever he, she, or they may be. дальше »
2019-6-1 20:48 | |
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Bitcoin (BTC) Correcting to $5,600 On the Table, Buyers Beware
BTC down 6. 3 percent Law enforcement could be behind Bitcoin Blender’s closure In a week, Bitcoin Blender is the second BTC mixing service to close shop. It comes at a time when bulls are losing traction, casting doubt on the overall strength of the underlying momentum. дальше »
2019-6-1 20:00 | |
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Australian Government Publishes Update on Cryptocurrency and ICO Rules
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has published an update on how it intends to regulate crypto-related businesses and initial coin offerings (ICOs). дальше »
2019-6-1 19:04 | |
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Man Sentenced for Illegal Money Transmission Services on LocalBitcoins
U. S. citizen Morgan Rockcoons has been sentenced to fines and prison time for running unlicensed money exchange services on LocalBitcoins. Advertising himself on the peer-to-peer bitcoin trading network, Rockcoons made more than 1,000 transactions with hundreds of different users. дальше »
2019-6-1 18:55 | |
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Japan Advances New Crypto Bill, Regulator Explains
Japan’s House of Representatives has passed a new cryptocurrency bill with additional requests for the government to incorporate into law. News. Bitcoin. com talked to Japan’s top financial regulator to find out the implications of this bill and the proposed resolution. дальше »
2019-5-30 09:23 | |
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New Cryptocurrency Bill Advances in Japan, Regulator Explains
Japan’s House of Representatives has passed a new cryptocurrency bill with additional requests for the government to incorporate into law. News. Bitcoin. com talked to Japan’s top financial regulator to find out the implications of this bill and the proposed resolution. дальше »
2019-5-30 09:23 | |
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Egypt: Central Bank of Egypt to Ban Unlicensed Cryptocurrency Businesses
According to a report by Egypt Independent published on May 28, 2019, a new banking law drafted for the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) would make it illegal to form or operate a crypto-based business without obtaining the mandatory licenses in advance. дальше »
2019-5-29 13:00 | |
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Bitcoin Cash Privacy Has Improved in Leaps and Bounds
Over the last few years, privacy has become of great importance to digital asset enthusiasts as law enforcement has cracked down on money transmitters, seized coin shuffling services, and blockchain analysis has increased significantly. дальше »
2019-5-27 05:20 | |
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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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Brazil: Law Forces Nab Criminals for Orchestrating $248 Million Cryptocurrency Scam
Law forces in Brazil have clamped down on a cryptocurrency crime cartel accused of duping more than 55 thousand investors of more than approximately $248 million, The Next Web reports, May 22, 2019. Crypto Criminals Nabbed The ease of committing crimes in the crypto industry has worried regulators with several taking extreme measures in theRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-5-23 14:00 | |
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China Bitcoin Ban: Lawyer Says Occasional BTC P2P Exchange Is Legal
A member of the Bank of China Law Research Association says sporadic bitcoin (BTC) trading isn’t illegal in the country despite the trading ban enacted in 2017. This new revelation by cnLedger, a cryptocurrency news source that focuses on China, begs the question of what Chinese law enforcement and regulators would deem “occasional BTC trading. дальше »
2019-5-23 12:00 | |
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Owning Bitcoin is (and has been) legal in China
In a recent report, the Beijing News analyzed a case which involved more than 100 people who were scammed out of 7,000 BTC. Wei Xiao, a council member at the Bank of China Law Research Association, stated that owning bitcoin in China is legal. дальше »
2019-5-23 23:45 | |
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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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Bitcoin [BTC] ownership, trading should be legal in China, says Bank of China Council member
Bitcoin [BTC] received a major boost after Sa Xiao, Council Member at the Bank of China’s Law Research Association, said that it should be legal for people in China to own Bitcoin [BTC], despite the government’s ban on crypto transactions and assets. дальше »
2019-5-22 17:30 | |
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China’s Blanket Ban on Crypto Trading Doesn’t Mean Individuals Can’t Own Bitcoin
Coinspeaker China’s Blanket Ban on Crypto Trading Doesn’t Mean Individuals Can’t Own BitcoinBank of China’s Law Research Association declared that the ownership of Bitcoins is not considered illegal, although the ban for trading still remains in effect. дальше »
2019-5-22 15:11 | |
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Bank of China Council Member: Owning Bitcoin Is Still Legal in China
Sa Xiao, Council Member at the Bank of China Law Research Association, was reported as saying that holding Bitcoin in China is still legal. Xiao added that in addition to that, trading Bitcoin amongst individuals remains legal in the country. дальше »
2019-5-22 14:29 | |
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China Unbans Bitcoin? ‘Occasional’ P2P Exchange is Legal, Says Lawyer
“Sporadic” P2P Bitcoin trading is likely legal in China, a senior lawyer told the national press in unusually optimistic comments this week. Keep Bitcoin Exchange ‘Occasional’ in China Speaking to BJ News, Sa Xiao, Council Member at the Bank of China Law Research Association, argued that China’s current regulation of virtual property includes the right to trade it as the owner sees fit. дальше »
2019-5-22 12:00 | |
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Owning Bitcoin Legal Despite Govt Trading Ban, Says Bank of China Council
By CCN: According to Sa Xiao, a Council Member at the Bank of China’s Law Research Association, it is legal for individuals to own bitcoin in China despite the government’s blanket ban on trading. дальше »
2019-5-22 10:31 | |
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Tether Partly Backed by Bitcoin, Court Transcription Reveals
Tether, a stablecoin tied to the dollar that is meant to mediate the volatility of other cryptocurrencies, is partly backed by bitcoin. As detailed in court documents obtained by The Block, Tether admitted to using some of the cash reserves meant to back its stablecoin to purchase bitcoin, among other assets. дальше »
2019-5-22 23:02 | |
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Op Ed: A Summary of
In the latest on the ongoing legal dispute between the New York Attorney General (NYAG), cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex and stablecoin issuer Tether, the New York Supreme Court has modified an April 24, 2019, preliminary injunction and now Bitfinex is allowed to continue using the Tether reserves that were loaned to it to maintain its ordinary course of business, such as paying employees and consultants. дальше »
2019-5-18 22:14 | |
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Despite Industry Pushback, G20 May Impose Stricter KYC Policy on Exchanges
It looks as if cryptocurrency service providers will have to adopt stricter know-your-customer (KYC) policies all across the world — and not everyone is happy about that. дальше »
2019-5-13 21:33 | |
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Moonday Mornings: Binance to resume deposits and withdrawals after $40M Bitcoin hack
It’s time for Moonday Mornings, Hard Fork’s wrap-up of the weekend’s top cryptocurrency and blockchain headlines. Here’s what happened. 1. Binance says it will resume deposits and withdrawals on its platform on Tuesday. дальше »
2019-5-13 10:58 | |
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Singapore: New Internet Law Targets Free Speech More than Fake News
According to a post on TechCrunch, May 09, 2018, Singapore’s new law to fight fake news on the internet is likely to render the government unreasonable powers to control the content on online media, which could be a threat to free speech. дальше »
2019-5-10 12:00 | |
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Top Canadian Law Firms Collaborate to Explore the Benefits of Blockchain in the Legal Industry
Law-focused blockchain startup OpenLaw announced on May 7, 2019, that six of Canada’s leading law companies – in partnership with blockchain consultancy firm GenesisB – will develop an “innovative smart legal template” on the Ethereum blockchain. дальше »
2019-5-9 17:00 | |
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Israeli Police, FBI Apprehend Owners of Darknet Site Deep Bot Web
Two Israeli citizens have been apprehended by law enforcement based on suspicions that they developed and ran a darknet marketplace for dealing illegal goods. The Israeli police announced via Twitter that it has collaborated with the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to arrest two locals who they believe managed the dark web marketplace, which used bitcoin to facilitate trades. дальше »
2019-5-8 18:42 | |
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