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$1 Billion Bitcoin Shopping Spree to Hit Dark Web in 2019: Research
Blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis has predicted that the use of Bitcoin on the dark web will reach over $1 billion in 2019, hitting a new record. Initially reported by Bloomberg, the blockchain surveillance startup has revealed that so far this year, around $515 million has been spent in illegal online marketplaces. дальше »
2019-7-2 15:42 | |
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Исследование: лишь 1% bitcoin используют для нелегальных операций
Количество продаж в даркнете с задействованием bitcoin в качестве средства оплаты может достигнуть $1 млрд в 2019 году. При этом в процентном соотношении криптовалюту стали реже использовать для противозаконных покупок. дальше »
2019-7-2 09:15 | |
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Dutch ministers push for cryptocurrency regulation to fight money laundering
Dutch ministers want to regulate cryptocurrencies as part of a wider effort to tackle money laundering in the country. According to a note sent to parliament on Monday, Minister of Finance Wopke Hoekstra and Ferdinand Grapperhaus, Minister of Justice and Security, want to limit the risks associated with cryptocurrencies and make the Netherlands a leader in the fight against money laundering. дальше »
2019-7-2 13:03 | |
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Iranian Authorities Impound 1,000 Bitcoin Mining Machines
Power officials in Iran have seized 1,000 bitcoin mining machines in two abandoned factories turned into mining farms in the central province of Yazd, Iran. The officials claim the cryptocurrency mining equipment was seized because their operators illegally made use of government-subsidized electricity, according to a Tech2 report on June 28, 2019. дальше »
2019-6-29 01:00 | |
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Silk Road weed dealer fights Vancouver police over $2.6M in seized Bitcoin
Vancouver police have been accused of misleading a justice of the peace in a plot to seize $2. 6 million (CAD$3. 5 million) in Bitcoin owned by a dark web marijuana trafficker, CBC reports. Authorities believe the Bitcoin, found on hard drives seized in 2013, to be the proceeds of illegal activity — specifically the selling of large amounts of cannabis via seminal dark web marketplace Silk Road. дальше »
2019-6-29 17:07 | |
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Iranians Defy Warning and Share Pictures of Bitcoin Mining in Mosque
On Tuesday, the Iranian energy grid corporation Tavanir warned illegal bitcoin mining operations that they would be cut off from their supply. Following the announcement, pictures of a mining facility set up in a mosque went viral on social media. дальше »
2019-6-27 20:45 | |
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Florida Town Lake City Bites the Bitcoin Ransomware Dust; Pays $500,000 in BTC to Hackers
Since Bitcoin launched about a decade ago and eventually became popular, many cybercriminals have pitched their tents with the number one coin and other cryptocurrencies as the preferred way to receive ransoms for their various nefarious activities. дальше »
2019-6-27 19:16 | |
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Dublin crime ring recruited 14-year-olds to hide drugs bought with Bitcoin
A drug-smuggling kingpin has been using west Dublin teenagers as young as 14 to store large amounts of narcotics bought with cryptocurrency via the dark web, reports Irish local media The Journal citing sources familiar with the matter. дальше »
2019-6-27 14:33 | |
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Iranian Energy Grid Blames 7% Consumption Increase on Bitcoin Miners
Mostafa Rajabi Mashhad, the spokesperson for Tavanir, an Iranian state-operated grid entity, has explained that electrical consumption has spiked by 7% in comparison to the previous year. Rajabi blames illegal cryptocurrency mining operations for the country’s increased electrical consumption and has warned that illicit mining facilities will be cut off from the grid. дальше »
2019-6-26 00:30 | |
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3 key Notes on the Recent 250m USDT “Printing” on Ethereum’s Blockchain
Every time the Bitcoin price shows signs of moving up, it is a matter of time until enthusiasts find some sort of link to potentially worrisome Tether behavior. These correlations will always be present, as not everything that happens is an illegal course of action. дальше »
2019-6-19 12:00 | |
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Bitcoin worth $300,000 at the center of an alleged scandal involving Brazil’s Justice Minister, The Intercept
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have been in the news for all the wrong reasons several times over the years, after its use for a range of nefarious and illegal activities. The Silk Road, a darknet marketplace that was closed down by the FBI and DEA, is the most popular example of the same. дальше »
2019-6-18 21:30 | |
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What Bitcoin Ban? Indian Central Bank Denies Involvement in Crypto Ban Bill
By CCN Markets: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has denied knowledge of a proposed bill which would see Bitcoin and crypto ownership in India made entirely illegal. Reports surfaced last week that lawmakers in India were working on legislation that could carry a 10-year prison sentence for anyone caught holding cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-6-17 12:23 | |
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What a bit! New York Introduces a State Bill to Decriminalize Sex Work
New York introduces a bill that will decriminalize sex workers. This state-wide bill is back by a coalition of more than 30 organizations across LGBTQ R’ US, racial justice and immigrant rights. This is truly amazing sex workers have always been in the shadows almost like the boogeymen of our society. дальше »
2019-6-16 22:09 | |
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Judgment Day: Crypto-Shilling Church Pays Price for OneCoin Scam Link
By CCN Markets: Judgment day has arrived for a Samoan church that New Zealand authorities say has damning links to the notorious OneCoin cryptocurrency scam. New Zealand, Samoa Target Church Over OneCoin Crypto Scam According to Radio New Zealand, New Zealand’s Department of Internal Affairs is investigating the Auckland branch of the Samoan Independent Seventh Day Adventist Church (SISDAC) over investments it made in OneCoin. дальше »
2019-6-15 21:34 | |
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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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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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Tether and Search Engine Data Reveals China Fueling Bitcoin Rally
By CCN Markets: Over the past three months, the bitcoin price has risen from $3,911 to $8,120 against the U. S. dollar on major crypto exchanges, demonstrating strong momentum supplemented with a clear rise in volume. дальше »
2019-6-13 10:35 | |
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Peter McCormack joins the #FreeRoss bandwagon; says prohibition leads to more crime
Anonymity has long been one of the big allures of the space. However, it has also given birth to many malicious entities on the network who indulge in “unlawful activities,” including the exchange of “illegal content. дальше »
2019-6-10 20:00 | |
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India’s Insane Anti-Crypto Bill Proposes 10-Yr Prison for Bitcoin Adopters: Report
By CCN: Lawmakers in India have proposed a bill which would see Bitcoin and crypto ownership made completely illegal, with as much as a 10-year prison sentence for anyone caught holding. This coincides directly with India’s plans to launch its own state-backed cryptocurrency – the Digital Rupee. дальше »
2019-6-7 13:19 | |
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Demand from China could be pushing the price of Bitcoin
Despite banning cryptocurrency exchanges, China may still have a big influence on the industry. The recent surge—and drop—in bitcoin prices could have been helped by trends coming from the Asian market. дальше »
2019-6-6 01:41 | |
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How Might SEC vs. Kik Play Out In Court? – A Lawyer’s View
Crypto-lawyer, Jake Chervinsky has created a Twitter AMA, giving his opinions on the latest in the ongoing Kik/SEC saga. Kik’ed By the SEC Yesterday came news that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is officially suing Kik over their alleged illegal securities sale. дальше »
2019-6-6 22:00 | |
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How Might SEC vs. Kik Play Out In Court? – A Lawyers View
Crypto-lawyer, Jake Chervinsky has created a Twitter AMA, giving his opinions on the latest in the ongoing Kik/SEC saga. Kik’ed By the SEC Yesterday came news that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is officially suing Kik over their alleged illegal securities sale. дальше »
2019-6-5 22:00 | |
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Kik CEO: ‘Buy today, sell tomorrow, profit’ — SEC: ‘Nope, that’s illegal’
In a turn everyone should’ve seen coming, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is suing messaging app Kik for its initial coin offering (ICO). In court documents released yesterday, the SEC outlined that Kik’s sale of one trillion “Kin” tokens was not registered with the SEC. дальше »
2019-6-5 11:26 | |
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SEC Accusing Kik for Illegal ICO, and They May Be Right
Coinspeaker SEC Accusing Kik for Illegal ICO, and They May Be RightThe U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission is suing messenger app maker Kik for $100 million ICO for its Kin token which they think was an unregistered securities sale. дальше »
2019-6-5 11:20 | |
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Kik’d: SEC Sues Crypto Firm over $100 Million Illegal ICO
In a press release issued June 4, 2019, the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) stated that it was suing Kik Interactive Inc. for conducting a $100 million illegal initial coin offering (ICO) of digital tokens. дальше »
2019-6-5 11:00 | |
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SEC Sues Kik Over Illegal Security Token Kin, The Outcome Could Change Crypto Forever
As expected, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission has sued Kik Interactive Inc. The regulatory body alleges that the social messaging firm turned crypto company broke securities laws when it held its $100 million ICO in 2017. дальше »
2019-6-5 00:00 | |
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SEC Charges Kik (KIN) for Running Unregistered ICO, Could Clarify Crypto Regulations
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission announced today that it is suing Kik Interactive Inc. for conducting an illegal $100 million ICO. We are excited to finally get the clarity we all need. дальше »
2019-6-5 22:48 | |
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The SEC Officially Sues Kik for Hosting an Illegal Securities Sale
A newly released document shows the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission is suing Kik for holding a $100 million dollar ICO in 2017. SEC Claims $100 Million Token Sale was Illegal An SEC filing from June 4 shows that the U. дальше »
2019-6-4 22:30 | |
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The SEC Has Filed Suit Against Kik For Its 2017 ICO
In 2017, messaging service Kik raised $100 million during its Kin token ICO. The US Securities and Exchange Commission now claims the ICO constituted an illegal securities offering.
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The SEC Strikes Back: Kik Counterpunched With Illegal Securities Charge
The SEC might have a ‘Crypto Mom,’ but this parent knows how to get tough. The Securities and Exchange Commission has announced a suit against Kik Interactive for the “illegal” sale of unregistered securities. дальше »
2019-6-4 19:59 | |
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Craig Wright accuses Binance and Tether of funding prostitution and slavery, community backlash ensues
Craig Wright, the controversial Bitcoin SV creator claiming to be Satoshi Nakamoto, accused crypto exchange Binance and stablecoin company Tether of funding prostitution and slavery. During the CoinGeek conference in Toronto, Wright said that 30 percent of “Binance and Tether money” is used to fund illegal operations such as prostitution and women in slavery. дальше »
2019-6-3 08:16 | |
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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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China Investigates Illegal Bitcoin Mining Farms at Hydropwer Stations In Sichuan Province
Authorities in China are investigating allegedly illegal Bitcoin (BTC) mining farms that have apparently been built without the required permissions in Sichuan province. This is according to the local media agency Sina in a report on May 30. дальше »
2019-5-31 01:54 | |
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Las Vegas Man Jailed for Operating Illegal Bitcoin Trading Business
Anthony J. Battaglia, a United States federal judge for the Southern District of California has sentenced Morgan Rockcoons, a Las Vegas, Nevada resident to nearly two years in prison for wire fraud and running an unlicensed money transmitting business, according to a press release on May 28, 2019. дальше »
2019-5-30 09:00 | |
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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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African Country Malawi Wants To Miss Out On Crypto Revolution By Making It Illegal
The African country of Malawi announced that cryptocurrencies are not legal in the country, and that the Reserve Bank… The post African Country Malawi Wants To Miss Out On Crypto Revolution By Making It Illegal appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2019-5-29 23:10 | |
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Kik raised $98M with a potentially illegal ICO. Now it wants your money to fight the SEC
Kik, the embattled messaging startup behind the Kin cryptocurrency, is now crowd-sourcing donations to help fund its legal battle with US regulators. The Defend Crypto Fund is said to be tailored specifically to fight the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) “on behalf of the future of crypto in the [United States]. дальше »
2019-5-28 17:30 | |
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Monero turns 5. What does the future look like for privacy coins?
The privacy-focused cryptocurrency Monero marked its five-year anniversary on last month. With privacy coins struggling to shake off an association with illegal activity, and some governments considering ways to regulate against them, is there a future for privacy coins? дальше »
2019-5-25 22:00 | |
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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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Peter Schiff Believes Gov’t Can Shut Down Bitcoin More Easily Than Gold
Veteran gold bug Peter Schiff still thinks gold will win out over Bitcoin – because it is allegedly easier to shut Bitcoin down. Peter Schiff: Bitcoin Won’t See Use If ‘Illegal’ That was one of the conclusions in a wide-ranging debate Schiff had with ‘The Bitcoin Standard’ author Saifedean Ammous on trader Tone Vays’ YouTube channel May 20. дальше »
2019-5-22 20:00 | |
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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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Bulgarian Gov’t Holds More Than 200,000 Bitcoins Worth $1.7 Billion, US Gov’t Sold 144,000 BTC For Just $50M
The Bulgarian government in May 2017 conducted a raid on illegal Bitcoin (BTC) activities, seizing over 200,000 Bitcoins that… The post Bulgarian Gov’t Holds More Than 200,000 Bitcoins Worth $1. дальше »
2019-5-22 14:30 | |
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Moments Of Clarity: Owning Bitcoin Is Not Illegal In China After All
China is currently one of the countries with heavily regulated markets, and most especially the crypto market. In fact, the Chinese government seems to be heavily anti-cryptos and mining, although it does encourage the propagation of blockchain technology. дальше »
2019-5-22 13:45 | |
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