Austria is drawing up cryptocurrency regulations, using as a model existing rules for the trading of gold and derivatives.
Japan’s Exchanges Report 669 Cases of Suspected Crypto Money Laundering
Japan’s police agency has said hundreds of cases of suspected money laundering were reported from domestic cryptocurrency exchanges in 2017.
Why Venezuela’s Citizens Should Worry About a National Cryptocurrency
While a lot is still unclear about Venezuela’s state-backed “petro” token, what is apparent is that many feel it’s potentially harmful for its people.
Tesla’s Cloud Hit By Crypto Mining Malware Attack
Tesla has become the latest victim of crypto mining hacking attack, according to a report from cybersecurity software firm RedLock.
Finland Mandates Cold Storage, Public Auctions for Seized Bitcoins
The Finnish government has released guidelines prescribing how authorities must handle the 2,000 bitcoin confiscated since 2016.
Australian Watchdog Received 1,200 Crypto Scam Complaints in 2017
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission reportedly received over 1,200 complaints about cryptocurrency scams last year.
Crypto Regulation? Not Anytime Soon, Says White House Official
The White House cybersecurity coordinator said crypto regulation is still far from becoming a reality.
European Authorities Seek Arrests in Bitcoin Scam Investigation
Austrian authorities are pursuing suspects across Europe in an alleged bitcoin scam that led to millions of dollars in losses for investors.
CFTC Joins SEC In Warning Against Crypto Pump-and-Dumps
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on Thursday issued a warning about cryptocurrency pump-and-dump schemes.
IBM Wants You to Know Blockchain Can Go Wrong
IBM has a team of cybersecurity experts working with enterprise clients to make sure their distributed ledgers are free from vulnerabilities.
The FBI is Worried Criminals Might Use the Private Cryptocurrency Monero
An FBI special agent has said it’s unclear how the agency would respond to widespread criminal use of privacy-enhancing cryptocurrencies like monero.
Cryptsy CEO Stole Millions From Exchange, Court Receiver Alleges
Cryptsy CEO Paul Vernon may have stolen as much as $3.3m from the digital currency exchange, according to new court documents.
US Prosecutors Unseal Charges Against Alleged Silk Road Advisor
The US government has unsealed charges against a former high-ranking employee of the Silk Road, the now-defunct dark market.
US Prosecutors Unseal Charges Against Alleged Silk Road Advisor
The US government has unsealed charges against a former high-ranking employee of the Silk Road, the now-defunct dark market.
Mining Malware Developer Settles with Federal Trade Commission
A cryptocurrency mining malware developer has settled with the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office.
Bitcoin Extortion Group DD4BC Prompts Warning from Swiss Government
Distributed denial-of-service attacks against organizations in New Zealand appear to be connected to the extortionist group DD4BC.
MintPal Vows to Fight Former Moolah CEO in Court
Digital currency exchange MintPal is seeking control of customer funds allegedly held by former Moolah CEO Alex Green.
UK High Court Orders Moolah to Hand Over Syscoin’s 750 BTC
A UK judge has granted a final injunction against Moolah and ex-CEO Alex Green after an emergency action Friday.
Poloniex Claims All Customers Repaid Following March Bitcoin Hack
The cryptocurrency exchange is saying it has fully reimbursed all affected customers since it suffered an attack in March.
500 Developers Already Signed Up for MaidSafe Project
A host of developers has registered to build applications and services for the company’s encrypted and decentralized Internet platform.