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Chinese Police Arrest Man for $15 Million Bitcoin Mining Machine Fraud

A man in China has been arrested for reportedly conning $15 million worth out of 50 investors after claiming he had a reliable supply...

Police Arrest Four Ukrainians for Running Fake Cryptocurrency Exchanges

Law enforcement in Ukraine has arrested four young men who were running at least six fake cryptocurrency exchanges. The cryptocurrency sphere is an exciting space,...

Cryptocurrency Exchanges Meeting with Europol to Combat Crime

Europol, the law enforcement agency for the EU, is meeting with 16 cryptocurrency exchanges and businesses to discuss ways to combat using virtual currencies...

Cryptocurrency Crooks That Stole $1.8 Million Face up to 25 Years

Three crooks that stole $1.8 million in cryptocurrency in a violent heist are now facing up to 25 years in jail in a New...

Cryptocurrency Crime Rate in India Continues to Grow

India is a rather popular region when it comes to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. As is the case with any popular financial tool, criminals...

The Cryptocurrency Industry Remains Very Appealing to Cybercriminals

The global appeal of cryptocurrency hasn't diminished much throughout 2018. Despite falling prices, Bitcoin and altcoins remain incredibly popular. Unfortunately, that popularity also attracts...

Soarcoin ‘Backdoor’ Causes $6.6 Million Loss for Australian Company

Dealing with cryptocurrencies can be a lucrative business. In some cases, it can also lead to major financial losses. One firm in Australia has...

Bitcoin Ransomware Fails to Make any Economic Impact, Study Claims

Ransomware and Bitcoin are almost two peas in a pod. There have been numerous media reports regarding Bitcoin ransomware over the years. A new...

UK Officials are Renewing the MintPal Investigation

Most cryptocurrency users will remember the MintPal exchange. At one point, it was the go-to place for all altcoin trading activities. However, the platform...

Researchers Focus Too Much on Bitcoin And Darknet Rather Than Addressing Crime Itself

Linking Bitcoin transactions with particular wallet addresses is nothing new under the sun. Due to the transparent nature of open blockchain standards, anyone can...

VPN – an Important Tool to Maintain Privacy and Safeguard Bitcoin

Virtual Private Networks are a life saver in today's online world. VPNs allow users to hide their identity by connecting to the internet using...