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.
Report: Kazakhstan’s Central Bank Wants to Ban Cryptocurrencies
The chairman of the National Bank of Kazakhstan told Sputnik News it is seeking an all-encompassing ban on cryptocurrency exchanges and mining.
Arizona Bitcoin Trader Convicted for Crypto Money Laundering
An Arizonan bitcoin trader has been convicted for using the cryptocurrency to launder the proceeds of drug deals.
Scammers Are Posing As Crypto Exchange Support Staff, Says FBI
The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center warned against criminals who pretend to be tech support for crypto exchanges.
Massachusetts Halts 5 ICOs on ‘Unregistered Securities’ Grounds
The U.S. state of Massachusetts halted five token sales, alleging all involved the sale of unregistered securities.
Child Porn On Bitcoin? Why This Doesn’t Mean What You Think
Bitcoin isn’t illegal, but SESTA-FOSTA could be used to sue miners or node operators depending on what they store in the blockchain.
Quebec Pushes Hydropower Utility to Halt New Bitcoin Mines
Quebec is temporarily suspending new cryptomining operations from setting up facilities in its low-cost power region.
Japanese Crypto Users Lost $6 Million in Hacks Last Year, Say Police
Around $6.2 million-worth of cryptocurrency was hacked from exchange accounts and wallet services in 2017, Japan’s National Police Agency says.
CFTC Hits Wall Trying to Serve Bitcoin Fraud Summons
In new filings, the CFTC alleges that former bitcoin binary options trader accused of fraud is trying to avoid authorities.
Snowden Leak Suggests NSA Is Extensively Tracking Bitcoin Users
The U.S. National Security Agency is reportedly aiming to track down users behind the bitcoin blockchain.
Tough Tokens: Theranos Fraud Holds Harsh Lessons for Crypto
While cryptocurrencies aren’t companies, the Elizabeth Holmes case serves as a reminder you should ignore the charisma of founders.
US Trade Regulator Shuts Down Crypto Investment Scheme Promoters
A U.S. district court has issued a restraining order against four individuals accused of operating a string of cryptocurrency investment schemes.
South Korea Raids 3 Crypto Exchanges in Embezzlement Probe
South Korean prosecutors reportedly raided the offices of three cryptocurrency exchanges on suspicion of siphoning off funds from customers’ accounts.
Brazilian Officials Caught Using Bitcoin in $22 Million Scam
Corrupt Brazilian officials have been caught allegedly using bitcoin to divert millions in public funds that were intended for prison supplies.
US Lawmaker Presses Treasury on Venezuela’s Petro Sale
Florida senator Bill Nelson has denounced Venezuela’s petro token and asked how the U.S. Treasury plans to enforce sanctions.
Florida State Employee Arrested for Allegedly Mining Crypto at Work
A state employee at Florida’s Department of Citrus has been arrested for allegedly using official computers to mine bitcoin and litecoin.
Philippines Lawmaker Seeks Tougher Penalties for Crypto Crimes
A senator in the Philippines is hoping to usher in harsher penalties for crimes that involve cryptocurrencies.
IMF’s Lagarde: Track Cryptos with Blockchain to ‘Fight Fire with Fire’
IMF head Christine Lagarde has argued that regulators could use blockchain technology itself to regulate cryptocurrencies
Monero Mining Malware Attack Linked to Egyptian Telecom Giant
Thousands of devices allegedly affected by malware across Egypt, Turkey and Syria.