Thousands of devices allegedly affected by malware across Egypt, Turkey and Syria.
NSFW? Australian Police Probe Government Staffers Over Crypto Mining
Misused office equipment gets IT staff in trouble.
Coincheck Exchange to Compensate Hack Victims From Next Week
Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck has said it plans to compensate victims of its January hack starting next week.
New Jersey Issues Cease-and-Desist to ICO Endorsed by Steven Seagal
The U.S. state of New Jersey has issued a cease-and-desist order to an initial coin offering (ICO) endorsed by film actor Steven Seagal.
Cryptos Are Commodities, Rules US Judge In CFTC Case
A U.S. district judge has backed the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission in defining cryptocurrencies as commodities.
Ex-IMF Economist: Bitcoin Could Drop to $100 in the Next Decade
Economist Kenneth Rogoff said Tuesday that he expects bitcoin’s price will decrease by 2028.
Bitconnect Promoter Claims FBI Investigating Defunct Crypto Scheme
Bitconnect promoter Trevon James confirmed Monday that he is speaking with an FBI agent over his involvement with the defunct investment scheme.
North Carolina Orders Crypto Mining Firm to Halt Share Sale
North Carolina deems passive mining pool “shares” are unregistered securities.
Crypto Exchange Creating Wallet Blacklist to Fight Fentanyl Crisis
A crypto exchange startup is seeking to blacklist wallets associated with illicit drug use in an attempt to use the blockchain to save lives.
US Marshals to Sell $25 Million in Bitcoin at Auction
The U.S. Marshals will auction off 2,170 bitcoins worth roughly $25 million in two weeks.
Icelandic Police Are Hunting for Hundreds of Bitcoin Miners
Roughly 600 cryptomining computers were stolen from four Icelandic data centers, police report.
$50 Million Gone? South African Police Probe Suspected Bitcoin Ponzi
As much as $50 million may have been lost by an international group of investors after putting their money into a bitcoin investment group.
The US Government Wants to Keep $5.5 Million in Seized Bitcoin
The U.S. Attorney’s Office could soon confiscate another 500 bitcoins that have been seized from alleged ID forgers in Ohio.
Trump Sanctions on North Korea Won’t Stop Crypto Hacks, Senator Says
One U.S. senator thinks the Trump administration isn’t doing enough to deter North Korean attacks on cryptocurrency users and exchanges.
China’s Police Expand Crypto Monitoring Overseas
China’s police force isn’t just focusing on domestic crypto activities, they’re eyeing overseas exchange platforms as well, according to reports.
AriseBank ICO Fraud Case May Ensnare Additional Parties
A court filing indicates that the SEC-appointed receiver for AriseBank is searching for undisclosed assets and investigating third-party involvement.
Customer ID Now Required for Crypto Exchange Purchases in Malaysia
Malaysia’s central bank is now requiring domestic crypto exchanges to comply with anti-money laundering and know-your-customer mandates.
Trump Administration Working on ‘Comprehensive Strategy’ for Crypto
A senior U.S. official said Tuesday that the government is looking into creating a “comprehensive strategy” around cryptocurrencies.
Texas Issues Another Cease-and-Desist over Alleged Crypto Fraud
Texas’ securities regulator has ordered yet another cryptocurrency investment firm to halt services over alleged fraud and securities violations.
Tech Legend Steve Wozniak Scammed Out of $70K in Bitcoin
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak says he once lost seven bitcoin, worth more than $71,000 today, to a ruse involving a stolen credit card number.