Arrest

Following the arrest of Crypto Capital President Ivan Manuel Molina Lee, Bitfinex issued a statement regarding their relationship and seized funds.
Business

BitMEX Founder Surrenders to U.S. Authorities

Darknet Markets Can’t Live With or Without Bitcoin
Culture

Darknet Markets Can’t Live With — or Without — Bitcoin

The kidnappers were arrested in Jaipur after being unable to obtain a bitcoin ransom for their captives.
Culture

Kidnappers Who Held Bitcoin Traders for 80 BTC Ransom Arrested

The power authority of Zhenjiang noticed an unusual spike in electricity consumption and abnormal line loss in some factories, and reported them to the local police.
Business

13 Arrested for Stealing $3 Million of Electricity to Mine BTC in China

Scams - Dutch Man Arrested for $111 Million Fake Mining Scheme
Business

Dutch Man Arrested for $111 Million Fake Mining Scheme

Privacy & security - Wikileaks Founder Julian Assange Arrested in London
Culture

Wikileaks Founder Julian Assange Arrested in London, Site’s Bitcoin Donations Spike

Scams - BitConnect's Alleged Ringleader Arrested in India: Local Reports
Business

BitConnect's Alleged Ringleader Arrested in India: Local Reports

Op-ed - Former Mt. Gox CEO Karpeles Re-arrested for Embezzlement Mainstream Media Misreports ‘Bitcoin CEO Arrested’
Business

Former Mt. Gox CEO Karpeles Re-arrested for Embezzlement Mainstream Media Misreports ‘Bitcoin CEO Arrested’

Law & justice - What Might Ulbricht’s Defense Mean for Charlie Shrem?
Culture

What Might Ulbricht’s Defense Mean for Charlie Shrem?