Bitcoin has lost steam, but criminals still love it
The police hoped that taking down online black markets would chase away criminals. But the amount of Bitcoin spent on illegal purposes has reached a...
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State reverses ruling on cryptocurrency exchange sued by Bellevue venture capitalist
Gregg Bennett had used the initial Department of Financial Institutions finding, following an August probe, to bolster his case.
After hackers stole $1M in cryptocurrency, Bellevue venture capitalist launched PR blitz against local company he blames
Bellevue-based venture capitalist Gregg Bennett has filed suit — and launched a variety of PR efforts — against local cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex after hackers accessed...
Sudden death of cryptocurrency exchange CEO locked out investors — but is he really dead?
No evidence has emerged to prove that Gerald Cotten's death in December 2018 was faked. But the FBI and Royal Canadian Mounted Police have launched...
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