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Bitcoin Thief Could Be Caned for $300K Robbery in Singapore

Two bitcoin brokers in Singapore were assaulted and robbed by nearly $300,000 in cash while meeting with a prospect bitcoin seller offline.

Di Wolfie Zhao13 apr 2018

CabbageTech CEO Patrick McDonnell has ceased his fight with the CFTC, potentially affirming the regulator's power to oversee cryptos as commodities.

Di David Floyd12 apr 2018

A team that conducted two token sales involving thousands of investors has gone dark.

Di David Floyd11 apr 2018

The Philippines securities watchdog has warned that it will regulate cryptocurrency cloud mining contracts under existing securities rules.

Di Wolfie Zhao11 apr 2018

Bitfinex is pushing back against reports that Polish authorities froze $400 million of its funds.

Di Nikhilesh De10 apr 2018

The UK National Cyber Security Centre highlighted the rising number of browser apps which force computers to mine cryptocurrencies in a new report.

Di Nikhilesh De10 apr 2018

An Indian government think tank is working on a blockchain solution aimed to combat the country's roaring counterfeit drugs trade.

Ten Indian police officials have been charged with kidnapping and attempted extortion after allegedly forcing a victim to transfer 200 bitcoins.

Di Nikhilesh De9 apr 2018

The Central Bank of Samoa is investigating the OneCoin crypto investment scheme and has issued a warning about the business to investors.

Until regulators come up with rules to curb pump-and-dump schemes, investors need to be extra cautious so they don’t get taken for a ride.