Equifax Hackers Demanding $2.6 Mln in Bitcoin, Or Else
The recent hack of Equifax has created widespread concern among many Americans, as the hack has apparently exposed the private information of more than 143 million...
Russian Authorities Arrest Three Men for Large-Scale Illegal Bitcoin Sales
Russian authorities arrested three men in September 2017 for their alleged involvement in the large-scale “illegal” sale of the digital currency Bitcoin over the past few...
SEC Warns Public Companies Are Using ICOs to Pump Stocks
The US Securities and Exchange Commission is warning investors about the risk of public stock scams that use cryptocurrencies as a promotional tactic.
Published earlier today,...
OneCoin Labelled Pyramid Scheme, Fined €2.6 Million in Italy
An Italian consumer watchdog has sanctioned a number of companies for using pyramid sales tactics in promoting OneCoin, a purported digital currency scheme widely...
Finnish Police Investigate OneCoin for Financial Crimes
Finland’s police are the latest law enforcement authority to launch an investigation into OneCoin, a purported digital currency scheme commonly seen as a fraudulent...
The IRS Has Tracked Bitcoin Tax Evaders Since 2015
There’s a common misconception among both legislators and the general public that bitcoin is an untraceable asset used exclusively by drug dealers, terrorists, and...
WannaCry Aftermath: IoT Gets Blockchain Security Consortium
A UK university has partnered with an Indian tech institute to examine Blockchain protection against future cyberattacks like WannaCry.
City University London and Indian Institute of...
Hackers Blackmail HBO for Bitcoin as They Threaten to Release Hit Series Game of Thrones
On July 31, news broke of a major cyber incident affecting HBO. According to reports, the network experienced a major cyberattack. The hackers behind it are...