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Criminal Case Against Failed WEX Crypto Exchange Points at Russian Law Enforcement

The administrator of failed crypto exchange WEX has reportedly told Russian police that he was forced to hand over users' holdings to the FSB.

By Anna Baydakova

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Nov 15, 2019 at 9:22 p.m. UTC

Nov 15, 2019

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Markets

Crime

US Government Issues Advice Over Bitcoin Bomb Threat Emails

The U.S. government has confirmed the existence of bomb threat emails that demand bitcoin from organizations and suggested steps to take.

By Yogita Khatri

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Dec 14, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. UTC

Dec 14, 2018

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China

Tea Tokenizers Arrested in China for Alleged $47 Million Crypto Fraud

Another cryptocurrency project has been busted by law enforcement in China for allegedly soliciting money from investors with fraudulent claims.

By Wolfie Zhao

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May 18, 2018 at 1:00 a.m. UTC

May 18, 2018

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Crime

NSFW? Australian Police Probe Government Staffers Over Crypto Mining

Misused office equipment gets IT staff in trouble.

By Leigh Cuen

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Mar 8, 2018 at 9:15 p.m. UTC

Mar 8, 2018

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Markets

Tax

Canadian Police Issue Warning Over Bitcoin Tax Scam

Police in York, Canada, have warned of a tax scam after over 40 people were convinced to send money via bitcoin ATMs.

By Sujha Sundararajan

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Nov 9, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. UTC

Nov 9, 2017

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