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Trump Goes 6 for 8 on Crypto Promises During First Week

January 27, 2025
Donald Trump, POTUS, cryptocurrency
PYMNTS Crypto Crime Series: The $612 Million Heist That Wasn’t
Security & Fraud // January 20, 2022

What kind of thief gives back $612 million a few days later, saying it was all a prank aimed at showing how poor his victim’s security system is? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Almost $1B in Bitcoin Transferred From eWallet Linked To Dark Web’s Silk Road
Security & Fraud // November 04, 2020

A huge bitcoin amount — nearly $1 billion — has been moved out of a bitcoin address that may have ties to the Silk Road black market, according to a blog post from Elliptic. The London-based company provides blockchain analysis. Get the Full Story Complete...

Federal Judge Sets $750K Bail In Crypto For Defendant
Bitcoin // August 17, 2018

In the case of a high-tech crime California, a federal judge is allowing a defendant to pay his bail with cryptocurrency. Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley set the amount at $750,000 in bitcoin or another form of digital currency, the Daily Post reported. Get the Full Story...

Silk Road Mentor Being Extradited To US
Legal // June 18, 2018

Five years after Silk Road shut down, one of its alleged advisers is being extradited to the U.S. to face newly unsealed charges for his role in the operation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Almost $1B in Bitcoin Transferred From eWallet Linked To Dark Web’s Silk Road

November 04, 2020
A huge bitcoin amount — nearly $1 billion — has been moved out of a bitcoin address that may have ties to the Silk Road black market, according to a blog post from Elliptic. The London-based company provides blockchain analysis. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free […]

Federal Judge Sets $750K Bail In Crypto For Defendant

August 17, 2018
In the case of a high-tech crime California, a federal judge is allowing a defendant to pay his bail with cryptocurrency. Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley set the amount at $750,000...

Silk Road Mentor Being Extradited To US

June 18, 2018
Five years after Silk Road shut down, one of its alleged advisers is being extradited to the U.S. to face newly unsealed charges for his role in the operation. Get...

Appeals Court Upholds Life Sentence For Silk Road Creator

June 01, 2017
Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht lost his bid to get out from a life sentence for operating the underground illegal drug marketplace. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...