Florida

Cryptsy CEO Stole Millions From Exchange, Court Receiver Alleges

Cryptsy CEO Paul Vernon may have stolen as much as $3.3m from the digital currency exchange, according to new court documents.

By Stan HigginsAug 11, 2016

Legal expert Andrew Hinkes looks at the potential impact of a Florida court's decision to rule that bitcoin isn't money.

By Andrew HinkesAug 3, 2016

A Florida man was reportedly robbed at knifepoint during a sale of $28,000 in bitcoin this week.

By Stan HigginsJul 28, 2016

A judge has sentenced Florida LocalBitcoins user Pascal Reid to serves 90 days in jail in a ruling that closes a notable legal case from 2014.

By Pete RizzoSep 16, 2015

Five individuals have been named in a Florida lawsuit that involves an altcoin pump-and-dump and the fraudulent presale of scrypt mining ASICs.

By Stan HigginsDec 17, 2014

A Florida circuit court judge has issued a ruling suggesting that individual bitcoin sellers can be considered money transmitters under state law.

By Pete RizzoDec 12, 2014

Bitcoin charity Sean's Outpost is appealing for funds following financial problems brought on by the low price of bitcoin.

The Bitcoin Foundation has submitted a filing in a Florida case it says will help protect local bitcoin traders.

By Pete RizzoAug 1, 2014

Lawyers representing two Florida men charged with bitcoin-related money laundering want to have the charges dropped on a technicality.

Lawyers of two men arrested for bitcoin transactions claim state legislation only applies to fiat, but are they right?

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