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US Govt, industry push bitcoin regulation to fight ransomware scourge

US Govt, industry push bitcoin regulation to fight ransomware scourge

Take aim at 'lifeblood' of operators.
Joseph Menn and John Shiffman Apr 29 2021 1:01PM Security
London court allows Australia's Wright to serve bitcoin copyright claim

London court allows Australia's Wright to serve bitcoin copyright claim

Alleged creator demands bitcoin.org remove 2008 white paper.
Staff Writers Apr 23 2021 6:55AM Financial Services
Remote Siberian data centre reaps rewards of bitcoin rally

Remote Siberian data centre reaps rewards of bitcoin rally

Plans to double its power output this year.
Alexander Marrow Mar 11 2021 9:13AM Networking
MicroStrategy to borrow US$600 million to buy more bitcoin

MicroStrategy to borrow US$600 million to buy more bitcoin

Amid new surge.
Staff Writer Feb 17 2021 6:47AM Financial Services
Ransomware gang Ryuk thought to have pulled in US$150 million

Ransomware gang Ryuk thought to have pulled in US$150 million

Digital wallets bursting with ransom payments.
Juha Saarinen Jan 11 2021 9:45AM Security
US govt seeks to make cryptocurrency transactions traceable

US govt seeks to make cryptocurrency transactions traceable

Mandatory record keeping and reporting mooted.
Juha Saarinen Dec 23 2020 12:27PM Financial Services
US seizes over $1 billion in bitcoin tied to Silk Road

US seizes over $1 billion in bitcoin tied to Silk Road

Black market site was hacked.
Pete Schroeder , Juha Saarinen Nov 6 2020 6:45AM Security
RBA partners with CBA, NAB on digital wholesale currency

RBA partners with CBA, NAB on digital wholesale currency

Working to build out Ethereum-based PoC by end of 2020.
Justin Hendry Nov 2 2020 12:35PM Financial Services
PayPal to open up network to cryptocurrencies

PayPal to open up network to cryptocurrencies

Will allow customers to hold virtual coins.
Anna Irrera and Tom Wilson Oct 22 2020 5:48AM Financial Services
UK watchdog bans Bitcoin-based products for retail investors

UK watchdog bans Bitcoin-based products for retail investors

Saying most people lose money on them.
Staff Writer Oct 7 2020 12:15PM Financial Services
BitConnect spruiker banned by ASIC

BitConnect spruiker banned by ASIC

Seven year don't do that applied to John Biggaton.
Juha Saarinen Sep 4 2020 6:40AM Financial Services
Over 82,000 Aussies' details leaked in crypto scam

Over 82,000 Aussies' details leaked in crypto scam

Victim's details show up on the web.
Juha Saarinen Jul 1 2020 11:43AM Security
Pandemic pushes central bank digital currencies into top gear

Pandemic pushes central bank digital currencies into top gear

As millions ditch cash for contactless payments.
Staff Writers Jun 12 2020 6:51AM Financial Services
Sydney woman charged for running alleged unlawful digital currency exchange

Sydney woman charged for running alleged unlawful digital currency exchange

Bitcoin, cash seized in searches.
Matt Johnston May 15 2020 11:18AM Financial Services
'Darknet' sellers tout face masks for bitcoin, researchers say

'Darknet' sellers tout face masks for bitcoin, researchers say

Product lines see virulent diversification.
Tom Wilson Apr 7 2020 1:04PM Financial Services
Crypto-market infrastructure creaks amid volatility test

Crypto-market infrastructure creaks amid volatility test

As bitcoin crashes in worst day for seven years.
Tom Wilson Mar 20 2020 12:44PM Software
Bitcoin plummets as cryptocurrencies suffer in market turmoil

Bitcoin plummets as cryptocurrencies suffer in market turmoil

Sell-off across assets as fears of the economic damage from pandemic take hold.
Tom Wilson Mar 13 2020 6:32AM Financial Services
Supreme Court strikes down RBI banking ban on cryptocurrency

Supreme Court strikes down RBI banking ban on cryptocurrency

Re-allows banks to handle transactions from exchanges and traders.
Suchitra Mohanty and Nupur Anand Mar 5 2020 6:44AM Financial Services
Is it a currency? A commodity? Bitcoin has an identity crisis

Is it a currency? A commodity? Bitcoin has an identity crisis

Abstract debate has real impact on regulation.
Tom Wilson Mar 4 2020 1:36PM Financial Services
US charges and sanctions Lazarus Group's Chinese crypto launderers

US charges and sanctions Lazarus Group's Chinese crypto launderers

Over US$100m in stolen cryptocurrency moved.
Juha Saarinen Mar 3 2020 1:10PM Security

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