Initial coin offering support platform KickICO lost $7.7 million in KICK tokens in a hack on Thursday, the company reported.
Court Sentences Bitcoin Ransomware Creators to Community Service
The developers behind the CoinVault and BitCryptor ransomware were sentenced to 240 hours of community service in a Dutch court on Thursday.
Swiss Markets Authority Investigates Troubled $100 Million ICO
Swiss watchdog FINMA announced Thursday that it is investigating Envion AG for potentially breaking financial market rules with its ICO.
Crypto Stock Exchange Operator Pleads Guilty to Fraud
Jon Montroll, who ran the now-defunct bitcoin investment platform BitFunder, has plead guilty to securities fraud and obstruction of justice charges.
BitFunder Operator ‘Close to’ Plea Bargain in SEC Fraud Case
The operator of defunct bitcoin investment platform BitFunder is negotiating a plea deal over criminal charges laid against him by the SEC.
Police Force Confiscates 295 Bitcoins from Criminal in UK First
A British county police force has become the first in the country to have successfully seized and sold bitcoins obtained in a criminal case.
Mining Malware Now a Bigger Threat than Ransomware, Says Report
Illicit crypto-miners and ransomware have swapped places in popularity among cybercriminals, says a security firm.
Court Approves Alleged Bitcoin Money Launder’s Extradition to France
In a legal tug-of-war between France, Russia and the U.S., Greek courts have ruled in France’s favour to take over custody of Alexander Vinnik.
Russians Indicted for US Election Hacks Used Bitcoin to Fund Operations
Twelve Russian officials indicted for hacking into Democratic National Committee email accounts allegedly used cryptocurrencies, the DOJ announced.
US Judge Delays Crypto Fraud Ruling Pending CFTC Response
A judge in New York has postponed a decision on a crypto fraud lawsuit until the CFTC can explain how it calculated damages.
Federal Judge Wavers As CFTC Seeks Injunction in Crypto Fraud Case
The CFTC is wrapping up its case against accused fraudster Patrick McDonnell – but the hearings in New York this week have been anything but simple.
SEC Settles Trader Lawsuit Tied to Blockchain Firm Stock Sales
Two Nevada men have settled with the SEC over alleged illicit trading of a claimed blockchain company’s stock.
1 Million Computers Hacked to Mine $2 Million-Worth of Cryptos
Hackers reportedly reaped more than $2 million in different cryptocurrencies after spreading malware across computers in China.
Another Ripple Lawsuit Claims XRP Is A Security
A third investor in three months is suing Ripple on grounds that the XRP cryptocurrency is a security issued by the firms.
International Task Force Notes Use of Cryptocurrencies in Financial Crime
Tax authorities from five different nations are coming together to combat international financial crimes, with a focus on cryptocurrencies.
SEC Charges Two In Illicit UBI Blockchain Stock Sale
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission charged two Nevada residents with illegally profiting off stock sales of a self-described blockchain firm.
Mobiles Next? Kaspersky Warns on Rapid Spread of Malicious Crypto Miners
Kaspersky Lab says crypto-mining malware is quickly replacing ransomware, warning that mobiles could be the next big target.
Bithumb Claims to Have Retrieved $14 Million in Hacked Cryptos
The Korean exchange says it has clawed back some of the millions lost in a theft of cryptocurrencies including bitcoin, XRP and bitcoin cash.
US Judge Says Boxer-Backed ICO Token Is a Security
A Florida district court has published an analysis explaining how Centra Tech’s CTR token is a security.
FBI Agent Confirms 130 Crypto-Related Investigations
The FBI is currently running 130 different cryptocurrency-related investigations, Bloomberg reported Wednesday.