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Hong Kong's Exchange Square, home of the Hong Kong Exchange (See-ming Lee/Flickr)

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Bitcoin Unaffected by Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Meltdown

Analysts says the market crash in Hong Kong is being driven by regulatory not monetary policies, which is why the contagion has not spread to crypto.

Hong Kong's Exchange Square, home of the Hong Kong Exchange (See-ming Lee/Flickr)

By Sam Reynolds

Mar 15, 2022 at 7:29 a.m. UTC

Mar 15, 2022

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U.S. officials allege "Michael R.M." allowed customers to purchase videos using bitcoin and ether. Individuals could upload "obscene" videos. (Credit: Shutterstock)

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US Charges Dutch National With Running Crypto-Funded Child Porn Site

U.S. officials allege a Dutch national referred to as “Michael R.M.” made $1.6 million in bitcoin by operating a rape and child pornography website for the last eight years.

U.S. officials allege "Michael R.M." allowed customers to purchase videos using bitcoin and ether. Individuals could upload "obscene" videos. (Credit: Shutterstock)

By Danny Nelson

Mar 12, 2020 at 5:02 p.m. UTC

Mar 12, 2020

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US Homeland Security Charges LocalBitcoins Seller With Money Laundering

Homeland Security and Drug Enforcement Administration officials charged a LocalBitcoins user with laundering more than $140,000 in bitcoin.

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By Danny Nelson

Mar 11, 2020 at 9:04 p.m. UTC

Mar 11, 2020

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US Customs Official Claims Crypto Conversions Can Be Traced

U.S. immigration official Matthew Allen said his division can find criminals using cryptocurrencies when they convert from fiat.

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By Nikhilesh De

Oct 4, 2018 at 7:30 a.m. UTC

Oct 4, 2018

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