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Justice Department Makes Largest Cryptocurrency Seizure to Date
Bitcoins valued at more than $1 billion were traced back to a hacker who took them from the notorious criminal marketplace, Silk Road.
By
Brandi Vincent
November 11, 2020
Justice Department Makes Largest Cryptocurrency Seizure to Date
Bitcoins valued at more than $1 billion were traced back to a hacker who took them from the notorious criminal marketplace, Silk Road.
By
Brandi Vincent
November 11, 2020
Justice Department Charges 5 Chinese Nationals with Hacking More than 100 Companies
Two Malaysian businessmen also were arrested in Malaysia and face extradition in related charges.
By
Frank Konkel
September 16, 2020
IRS Wants to Be Able to Trace ‘Untraceable’ Digital Currencies
The agency’s criminal investigation group is increasingly encountering anonymous and privacy-focused online payments methods.
By
Brandi Vincent
September 9, 2020
Army Investigative Unit Looks to Detect and Trace Cryptocurrency Transactions
The Criminal Investigation Command aims to tap into an existing, web-based service.
By
Brandi Vincent
July 13, 2020
Justice Gets 15 Guilty Pleas for International Crime Ring that Laundered Money Through Cryptocurrency Exchanges
The case demonstrates law enforcement could be up to the challenge of tackling the anonymity tool, one expert says.
By
Mariam Baksh
June 12, 2020
Advancing Blockchain Act Calls for Federally-Led Deep-Dive Into the Nascent Tech
One industry insider said it’s long overdue.
By
Brandi Vincent
May 29, 2020
5 Ways Technology Will Revolutionize Government in the 2020s
As we enter a new decade, these technological advancements will redefine what it means to be a citizen of the United States and the world.
By
Shaun Barry
January 6, 2020
SEC Wants a Subscription for Blockchain Data
The agency is asking for quotes from companies that offer a window into what’s happening on blockchain ledgers.
By
Brandi Vincent
July 5, 2019
Federal Taskforce Busts 61 Connected to Darknet Opioid Sales
Law enforcement officials seized more than $7 million and nearly 300 kilograms of drugs during the two-month operation.
By
Brandi Vincent
March 26, 2019
U.S. Marshals Want Help Disposing of Virtual Currencies
The service is gathering market research on vendors capable of storing and disposing of cryptocurrencies seized during investigations.
By
Aaron Boyd
March 8, 2019
FDIC’s Top 3 Challenges Are All Tech Related
Among the financial regulator’s biggest challenges, IT modernization and cybersecurity topped the list.
By
Aaron Boyd
February 19, 2019
A Map That Tracks Everything
Blockchain-based mapping hopes to replace GPS. Can it be trusted?
By
Shannon Mattern
, The Atlantic
December 3, 2018
SEC Smacks Down Floyd Mayweather Jr. and DJ Khaled for Promoting Cryptocurrencies
The commission fined the celebrities for failing to disclose their social media posts were paid for.
By
Heather Kuldell
November 30, 2018
Ohio Now Accepts Bitcoin For Tax Payments. What Could Go Wrong?
Is this about grabbing some of the sizzle that comes with all things blockchain and crypto?
By
Matthew De Silva
, Quartz
November 28, 2018
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What Happens to Your Cryptocurrency After You Die?
It isn't as simple as bequeathing cash or other property.
By
Matthew De Silva
, Quartz
October 25, 2018
This Malware Pretends to Be a Flash Update But Is Really Mining Cryptocurrency
Be extra careful when that update box pops up.
By
Caitlin Fairchild
October 12, 2018
Cryptocurrency Passwords Can Now Be Stored in DNA
Password security goes organic.
By
Caitlin Fairchild
August 29, 2018
Blockchain Could Help Bring Renewable Energy to the Power Grid, Experts Tell Congress
But lawmakers want to know how to stop cryptocurrency miners from overwhelming local utility companies.
By
Jack Corrigan
August 22, 2018
The Elon Musk Impersonators of the Internet
For cryptocurrency scammers, imitation is the sincerest form of fraud.
By
Marina Koren
, The Atlantic
July 23, 2018
Android Malware Is Infecting Amazon Fire Sticks
It's throttling devices to mine cryptocurrency.
By
Caitlin Fairchild
June 12, 2018
Bitcoin Crashed After Another Crypto Exchange Got Hacked
The alleged attacker appeared to have stolen more than $40 million worth of cryptocurrency.
By
Zheping Huang
, Quartz
June 11, 2018
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