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How Amir Taaki Tried to Build Bitcoin Economy in Syria While Fighting ISIS

How Amir Taaki Tried to Build Bitcoin Economy in Syria While Fighting ISIS

MAR 30, 2017 | Joseph Young

With Bitcoin and Kalashnikov, a well-known Bitcoin developer fought for the decentralized economy in Syria.

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Top 10 Bitcoin Fails: From Gambling, Ponzi to Mother of All Frauds

Top 10 Bitcoin Fails: From Gambling, Ponzi to Mother of All Frauds

APR 04, 2016 | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

We look at the 10 top bitcoin fiascos, related to money laundering, funding criminals, extortion, Ponzi and MLM, drug dealing, kidnapping, dodgy banks and the fall of Mt.Gox.

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MAR 5 DIGEST: Coin Brief Writer Arrested Over ISIS Link, Silk Road BTC Auction Begins Today

MAR 5 DIGEST: Coin Brief Writer Arrested Over ISIS Link, Silk Road BTC Auction Begins Today

MAR 05, 2015 | Charlie Richards

The teenage co-founder of an Arabic language cryptocurrency exchange and editor at Coin Brief has been arrested over a suspected link to assisting a man travelling to fight alongside ISIS. Ross Ulbricht’s seized coins will be up for auction today and other top stories for March 5.

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Israeli Paper Ties Bitcoin to ISIS, Again (Op-Ed)

Israeli Paper Ties Bitcoin to ISIS, Again (Op-Ed)

JAN 29, 2015 | William Suberg

Israeli web analyst claims that Islamic State is continuing to use Bitcoin as a means of funding. But the evidence he quotes is not enough to point at a trend as the amount mentioned was only 5 BTC. Taking into account the spread of cryptocurrencies in Israel itself, the statement appears to be just an example of Bitcoin-related media hype.

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ISIS to Accept Bitcoin a Hoax?

ISIS to Accept Bitcoin a Hoax?

JUL 10, 2014 | Carlo Caraluzzo

The leadership of ISIS was considering accepting Bitcoin donations to help their cause.

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Top 10 Bitcoin Fails: From Gambling, Ponzi to Mother of All Frauds

Top 10 Bitcoin Fails: From Gambling, Ponzi to Mother of All Frauds

APR 04, 2016 | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

We look at the 10 top bitcoin fiascos, related to money laundering, funding criminals, extortion, Ponzi and MLM, drug dealing, kidnapping, dodgy banks and the fall of Mt.Gox.

 5003
How Amir Taaki Tried to Build Bitcoin Economy in Syria While Fighting ISIS

How Amir Taaki Tried to Build Bitcoin Economy in Syria While Fighting ISIS

MAR 30, 2017 | Joseph Young

With Bitcoin and Kalashnikov, a well-known Bitcoin developer fought for the decentralized economy in Syria.

 4587   |    2
ISIS to Accept Bitcoin a Hoax?

ISIS to Accept Bitcoin a Hoax?

JUL 10, 2014 | Carlo Caraluzzo

The leadership of ISIS was considering accepting Bitcoin donations to help their cause.

 34
Israeli Paper Ties Bitcoin to ISIS, Again (Op-Ed)

Israeli Paper Ties Bitcoin to ISIS, Again (Op-Ed)

JAN 29, 2015 | William Suberg

Israeli web analyst claims that Islamic State is continuing to use Bitcoin as a means of funding. But the evidence he quotes is not enough to point at a trend as the amount mentioned was only 5 BTC. Taking into account the spread of cryptocurrencies in Israel itself, the statement appears to be just an example of Bitcoin-related media hype.

 25
MAR 5 DIGEST: Coin Brief Writer Arrested Over ISIS Link, Silk Road BTC Auction Begins Today

MAR 5 DIGEST: Coin Brief Writer Arrested Over ISIS Link, Silk Road BTC Auction Begins Today

MAR 05, 2015 | Charlie Richards

The teenage co-founder of an Arabic language cryptocurrency exchange and editor at Coin Brief has been arrested over a suspected link to assisting a man travelling to fight alongside ISIS. Ross Ulbricht’s seized coins will be up for auction today and other top stories for March 5.

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How Amir Taaki Tried to Build Bitcoin Economy in Syria While Fighting ISIS

How Amir Taaki Tried to Build Bitcoin Economy in Syria While Fighting ISIS

MAR 30, 2017 | Joseph Young

With Bitcoin and Kalashnikov, a well-known Bitcoin developer fought for the decentralized economy in Syria.

 4587   |    2
Israeli Paper Ties Bitcoin to ISIS, Again (Op-Ed)

Israeli Paper Ties Bitcoin to ISIS, Again (Op-Ed)

JAN 29, 2015 | William Suberg

Israeli web analyst claims that Islamic State is continuing to use Bitcoin as a means of funding. But the evidence he quotes is not enough to point at a trend as the amount mentioned was only 5 BTC. Taking into account the spread of cryptocurrencies in Israel itself, the statement appears to be just an example of Bitcoin-related media hype.

 25
Top 10 Bitcoin Fails: From Gambling, Ponzi to Mother of All Frauds

Top 10 Bitcoin Fails: From Gambling, Ponzi to Mother of All Frauds

APR 04, 2016 | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

We look at the 10 top bitcoin fiascos, related to money laundering, funding criminals, extortion, Ponzi and MLM, drug dealing, kidnapping, dodgy banks and the fall of Mt.Gox.

 5003
MAR 5 DIGEST: Coin Brief Writer Arrested Over ISIS Link, Silk Road BTC Auction Begins Today

MAR 5 DIGEST: Coin Brief Writer Arrested Over ISIS Link, Silk Road BTC Auction Begins Today

MAR 05, 2015 | Charlie Richards

The teenage co-founder of an Arabic language cryptocurrency exchange and editor at Coin Brief has been arrested over a suspected link to assisting a man travelling to fight alongside ISIS. Ross Ulbricht’s seized coins will be up for auction today and other top stories for March 5.

 30
ISIS to Accept Bitcoin a Hoax?

ISIS to Accept Bitcoin a Hoax?

JUL 10, 2014 | Carlo Caraluzzo

The leadership of ISIS was considering accepting Bitcoin donations to help their cause.

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