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Students Build Database to Fight Bitcoin Fraud
A team of students and staff from an Irish University is building a bitcoin 'credit check' database to make the digital currency more transparent.
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By Yessi Bello Perez
Feb 5, 2015 at 2:59 p.m. UTC
Feb 5, 2015
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Bonafide Raises $850k to Build Reputation System for Bitcoin
Bonafide has built a reputation scoring system that lets companies or individuals gauge others' trustworthiness when transacting in bitcoin.
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By Daniel Cawrey
Feb 2, 2015 at 2:02 p.m. UTC
Feb 2, 2015
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Vogogo Cuts Fraud Mitigation Costs in Industry Awareness Bid
Vogogo is now offering its fraud mitigation services to bitcoin businesses free of charge for three months.
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By Pete Rizzo
Jan 15, 2015 at 7:40 p.m. UTC
Jan 15, 2015
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How Credit Card Fraud Sank One Bitcoin Exchange
Credit cards are the easiest way to buy bitcoins, but exchanges that don't handle them properly can be hit by chargebacks. What can they do?
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By Danny Bradbury
Jan 13, 2015 at 1:19 p.m. UTC
Jan 13, 2015
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The OCC warned consumers not to respond to scammers seeking their bitcoin wallet keys.
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Bitcoin Foundation Issues Fraud Alert Over Cloned Websites
The Bitcoin Foundation has warned that two unaffiliated fake websites are trying to con users out of their funds.
The OCC warned consumers not to respond to scammers seeking their bitcoin wallet keys.
By Nermin Hajdarbegovic
Dec 2, 2014 at 4:03 p.m. UTC
Dec 2, 2014
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Bitcoin Exchange Cryptsy Faces Lawsuit Over Customer Account Breach
A Florida law firm has filed a suit against digital currency exchange Cryptsy, alleging deceptive business practices.
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By Stan Higgins
Oct 24, 2014 at 9:10 p.m. UTC
Oct 24, 2014
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Can Bitcoin Surpass Credit Cards for Low-Cost Fraud Protection?
Fraud makes credit cards costly for both consumers and merchants. Does bitcoin offer a better solution?
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By Daniel Cawrey
Sep 5, 2014 at 12:49 p.m. UTC
Sep 5, 2014
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Vogogo Raises $8.5 Million to Boost Bitcoin Exchange Security
Risk management specialist Vogogo has raised $8.5m to expand its bitcoin industry offering to new global markets.
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By Pete Rizzo
Aug 7, 2014 at 8:00 p.m. UTC
Aug 7, 2014
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Hook, Line and Sinker: How to Avoid Bitcoin Phishing Scams
Scammers are resorting to old tricks like phishing emails to steal bitcoin. Here's how to keep your funds safe.
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By Kadhim Shubber
Jun 14, 2014 at 9:55 a.m. UTC
Jun 14, 2014
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SEC Warns Bitcoin’s Hype May Put Investors At Risk
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued new guidance related to digital currency investments.
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By Stan Higgins
May 7, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. UTC
May 7, 2014
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