IMF's Lagarde Touts Distributed Ledger as Defense Against Terror
The head of one of the world's largest financial organizations has issued new comments addressing blockchain trends.
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Jun 22, 2017 at 12:53 p.m. UTC
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The World Is Watching: Can WannaCry's Creators Cash Out Their Bitcoin Ransom?
Bitcoins amassed by those behind the huge malware attack are being watched by the authorities. Can they retrieve the funds and not get caught?
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May 18, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. UTC
May 18, 2017
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Why Bitcoin’s Bad Reputation is in the Eye of the Beholder
In this opinion piece, a bitcoin industry founder seeks to unpack the digital currency's lingering reputation issues.
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Mar 28, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. UTC
Mar 28, 2016
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UK Treasury: Digital Currencies Pose Lowest Money Laundering Risk
Digital currencies were deemed a “low” risk for money laundering and terrorism financing in a report published last month by the UK government.
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Nov 18, 2015 at 8:20 p.m. UTC
Nov 18, 2015
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Police Return Funds Seized from Bitcoin Trader
A Scottish bitcoin trader had thousands of pounds returned to him after they were seized by police during a money laundering investigation in May.
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Aug 3, 2015 at 10:59 a.m. UTC
Aug 3, 2015
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FATF: Regulate Virtual Currency Exchanges to Counter Crime Risks
Digital currency exchanges and gateways need to be tightly regulated to prevent money laundering and terrorism financing, says the latest FATF report.
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Jun 26, 2015 at 1:39 p.m. UTC
Jun 26, 2015
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Europol Report Connects Anonymous Digital Currencies to Dark Net Crime
A new report by Europol examines the role of bitcoin in money laundering schemes and dark net organised crime.
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Sep 30, 2014 at 9:05 p.m. UTC
Sep 30, 2014
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Italian Authorities Issue Bitcoin Warnings, Urge Regulation
Three Italian institutions have issued new warnings on bitcoin, calling for legislation to eliminate regulatory ambiguity and illicit use.
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Jul 11, 2014 at 10:09 a.m. UTC
Jul 11, 2014
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Bank of Russia: Bitcoin Should Not Be Rejected
The Bank of Russia issued new statements suggesting it is still evaluating its treatment of bitcoin and digital currencies.
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Jul 2, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. UTC
Jul 2, 2014
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The Bitcoin Word Game
How specific words and phrases are being crafted in an attempt to shape the public's perception of bitcoin.
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Apr 18, 2014 at 3:02 p.m. UTC
Apr 18, 2014