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Why US Intelligence Experts Have Been Monitoring Bitcoin

Why US Intelligence Experts Have Been Monitoring Bitcoin

DEC 22, 2016 | Olusegun Ogundeji

The suspicion that some U.S. government agencies may be targeting Bitcoin users seems to be addressed.

 5441   |    1
The FBI Wants Zero Privacy Security, Bitcoin Community Should Protect its Freedoms

The FBI Wants Zero Privacy Security, Bitcoin Community Should Protect its Freedoms

SEP 10, 2016 | Olusegun Ogundeji

As the European Drug Report 2016 comes out, CoinTelegraph speaks to Peter Todd about Monero, the decriminalization of Bitcoin and the right to protect one’s privacy.

 4249   |    6
Can Apple and Microsoft Give FBI “Golden Key” to Your Computers?

Can Apple and Microsoft Give FBI “Golden Key” to Your Computers?

AUG 24, 2016 | Iyke Aru

Recent events and developments tend to prove right the decision of Apple not to grant backdoor access to the FBI so as to enable them access the privacy of users.

 1263
Nigel Farage Former Aide Allegedly Caught in FBI Dark Web Sting Operation

Nigel Farage Former Aide Allegedly Caught in FBI Dark Web Sting Operation

AUG 15, 2016 | Niall Maye

Nigel Farage, the former Ukip leader's closest aide George Cottrell is in custody in the US awaiting trial on 21 charges including attempted extortion, money laundering and fraud.

 1715   |    1
HashOcean Scam Victims Sign Petitions to FBI, Hackers to Reveal More Scams

HashOcean Scam Victims Sign Petitions to FBI, Hackers to Reveal More Scams

JUL 02, 2016 | Olusegun Ogundeji

From relying on ‘ethical hackers’ to seeking the attention of the FBI and Interpol, scam victims are bent on seeing justice done as many lost huge sums of money invested in HashOcean which suddenly disappeared.

 16275
Hackers Track HashOcean Mining Company

Hackers Track HashOcean Mining Company

JUN 30, 2016 | Olusegun Ogundeji

Will a group claiming to be hackers be able to rescue scammed miners who invested in the HashOcean mining company with their latest moves?

 33825   |    10
Tor Developer Flees US to Avoid FBI

Tor Developer Flees US to Avoid FBI

MAY 23, 2016 | Joël Valenzuela

Tor developer Isis Agora Lovecruft has fled the US after being visited by the FBI special agents, in search of her assistance in a criminal hacking investigation.

 5572
Governments Seize the Opportunity to Control Bitcoin

Governments Seize the Opportunity to Control Bitcoin

OCT 26, 2015 | Brian Cohen

CoinTelegraph highlights some recent events overlooked by the Bitcoin industry that immediately precipitated the announcement including an FBI “playbook” and European seizure survey.

 423
FBI Agent Threatens to Kill Silk Road Architect, Ulbricht’s Family for Bitcoin

FBI Agent Threatens to Kill Silk Road Architect, Ulbricht’s Family for Bitcoin

SEP 28, 2015 | Joseph Young

Diamond, which is believed to be an online alias of an unknown corrupt FBI agent, has been threatening to kill Silk Road Architect Variety Jones and torture Ross Ulbricht’s mother and sister

 883
Coin.mx Operators Arrested for Running Illegal Bitcoin Exchange

Coin.mx Operators Arrested for Running Illegal Bitcoin Exchange

JUL 23, 2015 | Aaron van Wirdum

Two alleged operators of underground bitcoin exchange Coin.mx have been arrested at their homes in Florida by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) last Tuesday.

 305
Leaked Emails Suggest FBI Used Hacking Team Software to Identify Tor User

Leaked Emails Suggest FBI Used Hacking Team Software to Identify Tor User

JUL 16, 2015 | Aaron van Wirdum

Motherboard has pieced together that the FBI likely used Hacking Team software to de-anonymize a user of the anonymizing Tor software.

 105
JUN 25 DIGEST: Ascribe Raises $2 Million in Seed Capital, Onename Releases API to the World

JUN 25 DIGEST: Ascribe Raises $2 Million in Seed Capital, Onename Releases API to the World

JUN 25, 2015 | Daniel O. Nyairo

Ascribe raises $2 million in seed capital; Onename announces API enabling developers to build apps with blockchain identities; Ripple discontinues Smart Contract platform Codius and more news

 100
JUN 24 DIGEST: BitLicense Gives Crypto Businesses 45 Days to Comply, Canadian Bank CIBC Studying Blockchain Tech

JUN 24 DIGEST: BitLicense Gives Crypto Businesses 45 Days to Comply, Canadian Bank CIBC Studying Blockchain Tech

JUN 24, 2015 | Diana Ngo

Businesses that are involved in virtual currencies have 45 days to comply with NY's BitLicense; Jeff Garzik's space firm releases preliminary design for Bitcoin satellite and more news

 122
APR 13 DIGEST: Hillary Clinton Doesn't Want Bitcoins, BTCGAW.com Reported to FBI

APR 13 DIGEST: Hillary Clinton Doesn't Want Bitcoins, BTCGAW.com Reported to FBI

APR 13, 2015 | Charlie Richards

Hillary Clinton has not followed in Rand Paul's footsteps to accept bitcoin donations; BTCGAW.com is accused of fraud and intimidation; and more news.

 266
Digital Chamber of Commerce Addresses CIA, FBI, other Federal Agencies on Cryptocurrencies

Digital Chamber of Commerce Addresses CIA, FBI, other Federal Agencies on Cryptocurrencies

DEC 03, 2014 | Carlo Caraluzzo

Unfortunately people around the globe, including policymakers, are mostly confused about Bitcoin and much of this confusion comes from the media’s “yellow dog” journalism tactics.

 136
Hackers Track HashOcean Mining Company

Hackers Track HashOcean Mining Company

JUN 30, 2016 | Olusegun Ogundeji

Will a group claiming to be hackers be able to rescue scammed miners who invested in the HashOcean mining company with their latest moves?

 33825   |    10
HashOcean Scam Victims Sign Petitions to FBI, Hackers to Reveal More Scams

HashOcean Scam Victims Sign Petitions to FBI, Hackers to Reveal More Scams

JUL 02, 2016 | Olusegun Ogundeji

From relying on ‘ethical hackers’ to seeking the attention of the FBI and Interpol, scam victims are bent on seeing justice done as many lost huge sums of money invested in HashOcean which suddenly disappeared.

 16275
Tor Developer Flees US to Avoid FBI

Tor Developer Flees US to Avoid FBI

MAY 23, 2016 | Joël Valenzuela

Tor developer Isis Agora Lovecruft has fled the US after being visited by the FBI special agents, in search of her assistance in a criminal hacking investigation.

 5572
Why US Intelligence Experts Have Been Monitoring Bitcoin

Why US Intelligence Experts Have Been Monitoring Bitcoin

DEC 22, 2016 | Olusegun Ogundeji

The suspicion that some U.S. government agencies may be targeting Bitcoin users seems to be addressed.

 5441   |    1
The FBI Wants Zero Privacy Security, Bitcoin Community Should Protect its Freedoms

The FBI Wants Zero Privacy Security, Bitcoin Community Should Protect its Freedoms

SEP 10, 2016 | Olusegun Ogundeji

As the European Drug Report 2016 comes out, CoinTelegraph speaks to Peter Todd about Monero, the decriminalization of Bitcoin and the right to protect one’s privacy.

 4249   |    6
Nigel Farage Former Aide Allegedly Caught in FBI Dark Web Sting Operation

Nigel Farage Former Aide Allegedly Caught in FBI Dark Web Sting Operation

AUG 15, 2016 | Niall Maye

Nigel Farage, the former Ukip leader's closest aide George Cottrell is in custody in the US awaiting trial on 21 charges including attempted extortion, money laundering and fraud.

 1715   |    1
Can Apple and Microsoft Give FBI “Golden Key” to Your Computers?

Can Apple and Microsoft Give FBI “Golden Key” to Your Computers?

AUG 24, 2016 | Iyke Aru

Recent events and developments tend to prove right the decision of Apple not to grant backdoor access to the FBI so as to enable them access the privacy of users.

 1263
FBI Agent Threatens to Kill Silk Road Architect, Ulbricht’s Family for Bitcoin

FBI Agent Threatens to Kill Silk Road Architect, Ulbricht’s Family for Bitcoin

SEP 28, 2015 | Joseph Young

Diamond, which is believed to be an online alias of an unknown corrupt FBI agent, has been threatening to kill Silk Road Architect Variety Jones and torture Ross Ulbricht’s mother and sister

 883
Coin.mx Operators Arrested for Running Illegal Bitcoin Exchange

Coin.mx Operators Arrested for Running Illegal Bitcoin Exchange

JUL 23, 2015 | Aaron van Wirdum

Two alleged operators of underground bitcoin exchange Coin.mx have been arrested at their homes in Florida by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) last Tuesday.

 305
Digital Chamber of Commerce Addresses CIA, FBI, other Federal Agencies on Cryptocurrencies

Digital Chamber of Commerce Addresses CIA, FBI, other Federal Agencies on Cryptocurrencies

DEC 03, 2014 | Carlo Caraluzzo

Unfortunately people around the globe, including policymakers, are mostly confused about Bitcoin and much of this confusion comes from the media’s “yellow dog” journalism tactics.

 136
JUN 25 DIGEST: Ascribe Raises $2 Million in Seed Capital, Onename Releases API to the World

JUN 25 DIGEST: Ascribe Raises $2 Million in Seed Capital, Onename Releases API to the World

JUN 25, 2015 | Daniel O. Nyairo

Ascribe raises $2 million in seed capital; Onename announces API enabling developers to build apps with blockchain identities; Ripple discontinues Smart Contract platform Codius and more news

 100
JUN 24 DIGEST: BitLicense Gives Crypto Businesses 45 Days to Comply, Canadian Bank CIBC Studying Blockchain Tech

JUN 24 DIGEST: BitLicense Gives Crypto Businesses 45 Days to Comply, Canadian Bank CIBC Studying Blockchain Tech

JUN 24, 2015 | Diana Ngo

Businesses that are involved in virtual currencies have 45 days to comply with NY's BitLicense; Jeff Garzik's space firm releases preliminary design for Bitcoin satellite and more news

 122
Leaked Emails Suggest FBI Used Hacking Team Software to Identify Tor User

Leaked Emails Suggest FBI Used Hacking Team Software to Identify Tor User

JUL 16, 2015 | Aaron van Wirdum

Motherboard has pieced together that the FBI likely used Hacking Team software to de-anonymize a user of the anonymizing Tor software.

 105
APR 13 DIGEST: Hillary Clinton Doesn't Want Bitcoins, BTCGAW.com Reported to FBI

APR 13 DIGEST: Hillary Clinton Doesn't Want Bitcoins, BTCGAW.com Reported to FBI

APR 13, 2015 | Charlie Richards

Hillary Clinton has not followed in Rand Paul's footsteps to accept bitcoin donations; BTCGAW.com is accused of fraud and intimidation; and more news.

 266
Governments Seize the Opportunity to Control Bitcoin

Governments Seize the Opportunity to Control Bitcoin

OCT 26, 2015 | Brian Cohen

CoinTelegraph highlights some recent events overlooked by the Bitcoin industry that immediately precipitated the announcement including an FBI “playbook” and European seizure survey.

 423
Hackers Track HashOcean Mining Company

Hackers Track HashOcean Mining Company

JUN 30, 2016 | Olusegun Ogundeji

Will a group claiming to be hackers be able to rescue scammed miners who invested in the HashOcean mining company with their latest moves?

 33825   |    10
The FBI Wants Zero Privacy Security, Bitcoin Community Should Protect its Freedoms

The FBI Wants Zero Privacy Security, Bitcoin Community Should Protect its Freedoms

SEP 10, 2016 | Olusegun Ogundeji

As the European Drug Report 2016 comes out, CoinTelegraph speaks to Peter Todd about Monero, the decriminalization of Bitcoin and the right to protect one’s privacy.

 4249   |    6
Why US Intelligence Experts Have Been Monitoring Bitcoin

Why US Intelligence Experts Have Been Monitoring Bitcoin

DEC 22, 2016 | Olusegun Ogundeji

The suspicion that some U.S. government agencies may be targeting Bitcoin users seems to be addressed.

 5441   |    1
Nigel Farage Former Aide Allegedly Caught in FBI Dark Web Sting Operation

Nigel Farage Former Aide Allegedly Caught in FBI Dark Web Sting Operation

AUG 15, 2016 | Niall Maye

Nigel Farage, the former Ukip leader's closest aide George Cottrell is in custody in the US awaiting trial on 21 charges including attempted extortion, money laundering and fraud.

 1715   |    1
Coin.mx Operators Arrested for Running Illegal Bitcoin Exchange

Coin.mx Operators Arrested for Running Illegal Bitcoin Exchange

JUL 23, 2015 | Aaron van Wirdum

Two alleged operators of underground bitcoin exchange Coin.mx have been arrested at their homes in Florida by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) last Tuesday.

 305
Can Apple and Microsoft Give FBI “Golden Key” to Your Computers?

Can Apple and Microsoft Give FBI “Golden Key” to Your Computers?

AUG 24, 2016 | Iyke Aru

Recent events and developments tend to prove right the decision of Apple not to grant backdoor access to the FBI so as to enable them access the privacy of users.

 1263
APR 13 DIGEST: Hillary Clinton Doesn't Want Bitcoins, BTCGAW.com Reported to FBI

APR 13 DIGEST: Hillary Clinton Doesn't Want Bitcoins, BTCGAW.com Reported to FBI

APR 13, 2015 | Charlie Richards

Hillary Clinton has not followed in Rand Paul's footsteps to accept bitcoin donations; BTCGAW.com is accused of fraud and intimidation; and more news.

 266
HashOcean Scam Victims Sign Petitions to FBI, Hackers to Reveal More Scams

HashOcean Scam Victims Sign Petitions to FBI, Hackers to Reveal More Scams

JUL 02, 2016 | Olusegun Ogundeji

From relying on ‘ethical hackers’ to seeking the attention of the FBI and Interpol, scam victims are bent on seeing justice done as many lost huge sums of money invested in HashOcean which suddenly disappeared.

 16275
FBI Agent Threatens to Kill Silk Road Architect, Ulbricht’s Family for Bitcoin

FBI Agent Threatens to Kill Silk Road Architect, Ulbricht’s Family for Bitcoin

SEP 28, 2015 | Joseph Young

Diamond, which is believed to be an online alias of an unknown corrupt FBI agent, has been threatening to kill Silk Road Architect Variety Jones and torture Ross Ulbricht’s mother and sister

 883
JUN 25 DIGEST: Ascribe Raises $2 Million in Seed Capital, Onename Releases API to the World

JUN 25 DIGEST: Ascribe Raises $2 Million in Seed Capital, Onename Releases API to the World

JUN 25, 2015 | Daniel O. Nyairo

Ascribe raises $2 million in seed capital; Onename announces API enabling developers to build apps with blockchain identities; Ripple discontinues Smart Contract platform Codius and more news

 100
Leaked Emails Suggest FBI Used Hacking Team Software to Identify Tor User

Leaked Emails Suggest FBI Used Hacking Team Software to Identify Tor User

JUL 16, 2015 | Aaron van Wirdum

Motherboard has pieced together that the FBI likely used Hacking Team software to de-anonymize a user of the anonymizing Tor software.

 105
Tor Developer Flees US to Avoid FBI

Tor Developer Flees US to Avoid FBI

MAY 23, 2016 | Joël Valenzuela

Tor developer Isis Agora Lovecruft has fled the US after being visited by the FBI special agents, in search of her assistance in a criminal hacking investigation.

 5572
JUN 24 DIGEST: BitLicense Gives Crypto Businesses 45 Days to Comply, Canadian Bank CIBC Studying Blockchain Tech

JUN 24 DIGEST: BitLicense Gives Crypto Businesses 45 Days to Comply, Canadian Bank CIBC Studying Blockchain Tech

JUN 24, 2015 | Diana Ngo

Businesses that are involved in virtual currencies have 45 days to comply with NY's BitLicense; Jeff Garzik's space firm releases preliminary design for Bitcoin satellite and more news

 122
Governments Seize the Opportunity to Control Bitcoin

Governments Seize the Opportunity to Control Bitcoin

OCT 26, 2015 | Brian Cohen

CoinTelegraph highlights some recent events overlooked by the Bitcoin industry that immediately precipitated the announcement including an FBI “playbook” and European seizure survey.

 423
Digital Chamber of Commerce Addresses CIA, FBI, other Federal Agencies on Cryptocurrencies

Digital Chamber of Commerce Addresses CIA, FBI, other Federal Agencies on Cryptocurrencies

DEC 03, 2014 | Carlo Caraluzzo

Unfortunately people around the globe, including policymakers, are mostly confused about Bitcoin and much of this confusion comes from the media’s “yellow dog” journalism tactics.

 136

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