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Report: Canadian Finance Watchdog Has Concerns Over Blockchain Anonymity

Canada's financial intelligence agency has concerns over the anonymity of blockchain technologies, a report says.

Coinbase is moving ahead with its appeal of a court decision from earlier this summer related to the failed cryptocurrency exchange Cryptsy.

By Stan HigginsAug 30, 2017

Regulators in Luxembourg have released a warning about OneCoin, becoming the latest country to air concerns over the investment scheme.

The executive branch of China's government has released new rules on fundraising that could lead to closer oversight of initial coin offerings.

By Chuan TianAug 25, 2017

Finnish police have become the latest international law enforcement agency to take a growing interest in the OneCoin digital currency scheme.

As much as $500,000 in ether has been stolen from supporters of the Enigma blockchain project following a security compromise.

By Stan HigginsAug 21, 2017

British police arrested an individual last week for allegedly fleecing would-be investors via a fake cryptocurrency investment scheme.

By Stan HigginsAug 16, 2017

New charges have been filed against a former Secret Service agent previously plead guilty stealing bitcoins during the Silk Road investigation.

By Stan HigginsAug 15, 2017

A research office backed by a number of U.K. police groups has proposed changing the country’s laws to make seizing bitcoin holdings easier.

By Stan HigginsAug 10, 2017

Bitcoins received by the WannaCry ransomware attacks are on the move. Will switching to another blockchain allow the hackers to get away?