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BitFunder Operator 'Close to' Plea Bargain in SEC Fraud Case

The operator of defunct bitcoin investment platform BitFunder is negotiating a plea deal over criminal charges laid against him by the SEC.

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Police Force Confiscates 295 Bitcoins from Criminal in UK First

A British county police force has become the first in the country to have successfully seized and sold bitcoins obtained in a criminal case.

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Mining Malware Now a Bigger Threat Than Ransomware, Says Report

Illicit crypto-miners and ransomware have swapped places in popularity among cybercriminals, says a security firm.

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Court Approves Alleged Bitcoin Money Launder's Extradition to France

In a legal tug-of-war between France, Russia and the U.S., Greek courts have ruled in France's favour to take over custody of Alexander Vinnik.

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Russians Indicted for US Election Hacks Used Bitcoin to Fund Operations

Twelve Russian officials indicted for hacking into Democratic National Committee email accounts allegedly used cryptocurrencies, the DOJ announced.

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US Judge Delays Crypto Fraud Ruling Pending CFTC Response

A judge in New York has postponed a decision on a crypto fraud lawsuit until the CFTC can explain how it calculated damages.

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Federal Judge Wavers as CFTC Seeks Injunction in Crypto Fraud Case

The CFTC is wrapping up its case against accused fraudster Patrick McDonnell – but the hearings in New York this week have been anything but simple.

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SEC Settles Trader Lawsuit Tied to Blockchain Firm Stock Sales

Two Nevada men have settled with the SEC over alleged illicit trading of a claimed blockchain company's stock.

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1 Million Computers Hacked to Mine $2 Million-Worth of Cryptos

Hackers reportedly reaped more than $2 million in different cryptocurrencies after spreading malware across computers in China.

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Another Ripple Lawsuit Claims XRP Is A Security

A third investor in three months is suing Ripple on grounds that the XRP cryptocurrency is a security issued by the firms. 

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