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Canadian Police Issue Warning Over Bitcoin Tax Scam

Police in York, Canada, have warned of a tax scam after over 40 people were convinced to send money via bitcoin ATMs.

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Wall Street Exec Sued for Role in Fraudulent Cryptocurrency Scheme

Investors in GAW Miners sued Stuart Fraser for his role at the defunct firm following a guilty plea of wire fraud by his longtime partner, Josh Garza.

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Secret Service Agent Gets Extra Jail Time Over Theft of Silk Road Bitcoin

A former U.S. Secret Service agent has been given an additional prison term for laundering Silk Road bitcoin stolen from a U.S government wallet.

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US Government Arrests and Charges Alleged ICO Fraudster

New charges have been filed against a New York businessman accused in September of defrauding investors through two initial coin offerings (ICOs).

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SEC Alleges Day Trader Used Bitcoin to Hide Fraud Profits

The SEC is suing a Philadelphia day trader for alleged fraud, claiming the individual used bitcoin to hide the profits they generated.

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Arkansas Sheriff's Office Mines Bitcoin to Fuel Dark Web Investigations

A sheriff's office based in Arkansas is taking a novel approach to its investigations into online crime: mining bitcoin.

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Michigan Man Charged for Unlawful Bitcoin Exchange

A Michigan man has been charged with running an unlicensed money transmitting business after selling more than $150,000 in bitcoin.

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SEC Enforcement Director: ICO Fraud Requires 'Thoughtful Approach'

SEC Division of Enforcement co-director Stephanie Avakian said the agency's new cyber unit would look at how blockchain technology and ICOs are used.

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UK Treasury: Cryptocurrencies Pose Low Terrorist Financing Risk

The British Treasury has stated in a report that cryptocurrencies like bitcoin pose "low risk" for terrorist financing and money laundering.

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