Toughened bitcoin trading rules in mainland China may have led to a Taiwanese bitcoin miner being shot by gangland investors, a report suggests.
Morocco Extradites Alleged ‘Bitcoin Store’ Fraudster to U.S.
Moroccan authorities have extradited a British national to the U.S. on fraud charges for running the “Bitcoin Store” exchange under false pretenses.
Bitcoin Thief Could Be Caned for $300K Robbery in Singapore
Two bitcoin brokers in Singapore were assaulted and robbed by nearly $300,000 in cash while meeting with a prospect bitcoin seller offline.
CabbageTech CEO Concedes in CFTC Crypto Fraud Suit
CabbageTech CEO Patrick McDonnell has ceased his fight with the CFTC, potentially affirming the regulator’s power to oversee cryptos as commodities.
Vietnam Investigates ICO Fraud After $660 Million in Losses Reported
A team that conducted two token sales involving thousands of investors has gone dark.
Cloud Mining Contracts Are Securities, Says Philippines SEC
The Philippines securities watchdog has warned that it will regulate cryptocurrency cloud mining contracts under existing securities rules.
Crypto Exchange Bitfinex Denounces Fund Freeze Claims
Bitfinex is pushing back against reports that Polish authorities froze $400 million of its funds.
UK Cyber Security Division Issues Warning on PC ‘Cryptojacking’
The UK National Cyber Security Centre highlighted the rising number of browser apps which force computers to mine cryptocurrencies in a new report.
Indian Government Think Tank Trials Blockchain to Combat Fake Meds
An Indian government think tank is working on a blockchain solution aimed to combat the country’s roaring counterfeit drugs trade.
Police Officers Charged in $1.3 Million Bitcoin Extortion Scheme
Ten Indian police officials have been charged with kidnapping and attempted extortion after allegedly forcing a victim to transfer 200 bitcoins.
Samoa’s Central Bank Investigates OneCoin Investment Scheme
The Central Bank of Samoa is investigating the OneCoin crypto investment scheme and has issued a warning about the business to investors.
How to Defend Yourself Against Pump-and-Dump Crypto Scams
Until regulators come up with rules to curb pump-and-dump schemes, investors need to be extra cautious so they don’t get taken for a ride.
Crypto and Cannabis Investment Promoter Hit With Cease-and-Desist
The Texas State Securities Board filed an emergency cease and desist against a cryptocurrency and weed investment platform on alleged fraud charges.
SEC Sues Public Company That Saw Crypto Stock Price Boost
A publicly traded company that saw its stock price soar after announcing a crypto startup acquisition has been sued by the SEC.
Spain’s Tax Authorities Seek Crypto User Names and Bank Accounts
The move comes after the Spanish finance ministry called the use of cryptocurrencies in organized crime a “pressing challenge.”
Korean Police Detain 4 Crypto Exchange Execs Over Alleged Embezzlement
South Korean police on Thursday detained four executives from two cryptocurrency exchanges over alleged embezzlement.
Washington State County Shuts Down ‘Unauthorized’ Crypto Miners
Washington State’s Chelan County shut down three rogue cryptocurrency mining operations due to the power draw and safety risk.
Justice Department Charges Founders of Mayweather-Backed ICO
Federal authorities have charged the founders of Centra Tech with securities and wire fraud, shortly after their ICO was shut down by the SEC.
SEC Halts Mayweather-Backed ICO Over Alleged Fraud
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has halted the Floyd Mayweather-supported Centra Tech initial coin offering.
Korean Police Bust Bitcoin Miners Illegally Using Cheap Factory Power
Companies using cheap electricity to mine cryptocurrencies at industrial complexes in South Korea have reportedly been arrested by police.