bitcoin
Ransomware gang Ryuk thought to have pulled in US$150 million
Digital wallets bursting with ransom payments.
Jan 11 2021 9:45AM
US govt seeks to make cryptocurrency transactions traceable
Mandatory record keeping and reporting mooted.
Dec 23 2020 12:27PM
US seizes over $1 billion in bitcoin tied to Silk Road
Black market site was hacked.
Nov 6 2020 6:45AM
RBA partners with CBA, NAB on digital wholesale currency
Working to build out Ethereum-based PoC by end of 2020.
Nov 2 2020 12:35PM
PayPal to open up network to cryptocurrencies
Will allow customers to hold virtual coins.
Oct 22 2020 5:48AM
UK watchdog bans Bitcoin-based products for retail investors
Saying most people lose money on them.
Oct 7 2020 12:15PM
BitConnect spruiker banned by ASIC
Seven year don't do that applied to John Biggaton.
Sep 4 2020 6:40AM
Over 82,000 Aussies' details leaked in crypto scam
Victim's details show up on the web.
Jul 1 2020 11:43AM
Pandemic pushes central bank digital currencies into top gear
As millions ditch cash for contactless payments.
Jun 12 2020 6:51AM
Sydney woman charged for running alleged unlawful digital currency exchange
Bitcoin, cash seized in searches.
May 15 2020 11:18AM
'Darknet' sellers tout face masks for bitcoin, researchers say
Product lines see virulent diversification.
Apr 7 2020 1:04PM
Crypto-market infrastructure creaks amid volatility test
As bitcoin crashes in worst day for seven years.
Mar 20 2020 12:44PM
Bitcoin plummets as cryptocurrencies suffer in market turmoil
Sell-off across assets as fears of the economic damage from pandemic take hold.
Mar 13 2020 6:32AM
Supreme Court strikes down RBI banking ban on cryptocurrency
Re-allows banks to handle transactions from exchanges and traders.
Mar 5 2020 6:44AM
Is it a currency? A commodity? Bitcoin has an identity crisis
Abstract debate has real impact on regulation.
Mar 4 2020 1:36PM
US charges and sanctions Lazarus Group's Chinese crypto launderers
Over US$100m in stolen cryptocurrency moved.
Mar 3 2020 1:10PM
US SEC out for justice over Steven Seagal's cryptocurrency marketing
Agrees to pay US$314,000 to resolve charges of "unlawfully touting" cryptocurrency offering.
Feb 28 2020 6:43AM
University of Maastricht says it paid hackers €200,000-euro ransom
After attack unfolded on Christmas Eve.
Feb 6 2020 6:54AM
Swinburne Uni tries to make blockchain practical for trade
By overcoming efficiency, scalability issues.
Jan 30 2020 12:36PM
China's bitcoin miners scoop up greater production power
Now control two-thirds of the crypto network's processing power.
Dec 12 2019 1:36PM
