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Knapsack mixing offers efficiency and privacy improvements over equal-amount bitcoin mixing.
Culture

U.S. Officials Arrest Alleged Operator Of Mixing Service Bitcoin Fog

By NamciosApr 28, 2021
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

By Oluwapelumi AdejumoMar 16, 2021
Darknet Markets Can’t Live With or Without Bitcoin
Culture

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

By David HollerithOct 28, 2019
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

By Jimmy AkiJul 16, 2019
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

By 8btcJul 11, 2019
Scams - Dutch Man Arrested for $111 Million Fake Mining Scheme
Business

Dutch Man Arrested for $111 Million Fake Mining Scheme

By Jimmy AkiMay 21, 2019
Privacy & security - Wikileaks Founder Julian Assange Arrested in London
Culture

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

By Landon ManningApr 11, 2019
Scams - BitConnect's Alleged Ringleader Arrested in India: Local Reports
Business

BitConnect's Alleged Ringleader Arrested in India: Local Reports

By Colin HarperAug 20, 2018
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’

By Joseph YoungOct 29, 2015
Law & justice - What Might Ulbricht’s Defense Mean for Charlie Shrem?
Culture

What Might Ulbricht’s Defense Mean for Charlie Shrem?

By Cathy ReisenwitzApr 4, 2014