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How the US Government's Sale of 30,000 BTC Could Impact Bitcoin Prices

In a news-dominated market, the US Marshals auction of seized bitcoin will have an affect on its price.

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CONFIRMED: List of Possible Silk Road Bitcoin Bidders Leaked by US Marshals

The US Marshals Service accidentally leaked a list of potential participants in the auction of 30,000 Silk Road bitcoins.

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Bitcoin Price Falls Below $600 as US Government Prepares for 30,000 BTC Selloff

Despite recent positive pricing sentiment, bitcoin prices declined amid news from the US government.

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$18 Million Worth of Silk Road Bitcoin to be Sold By US Government

The US government is to auction off roughly 30,000 bitcoins appropriated from the Silk Road online black market.

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Study: Silk Road May Have Reduced Drug Violence

A new study argues that online drug bazaars, such as Silk Road, can actually reduce drug-related violence.

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Charlie Shrem No Longer Under 24-Hour House Arrest

The former BitInstant CEO can now leave his residence between 9am-9pm Sunday through Thursday for employment purposes.

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‘Silk Road’ the Play Seeks Bitcoin Funding for Edinburgh Fringe Debut

Based on the story of the online black market, 'Silk Road', like its online namesake, will be bitcoin funded.

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Japan Makes First Bitcoin-Related Drug Arrest

The Japanese authorities have arrested an alleged drug importer with a penchant for digital currencies.

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Shrem Pleads Not Guilty to Money Laundering Charges

The trial of former Bitcoin Foundation vice chairman Charlie Shrem is now set to begin this September.

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US Government Sells Silk Road User's Seized Bitcoins for $3 Million

A Silk Road user faces 40 years in prison for allegedly completing 10,000 transactions via the online black market.

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