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Op-ed - Debunking Bitcoin Myths: "It’s Only for Criminals"
Business

Stop The Bitcoin FUD: Criminal Cryptocurrency Transactions Are Falling

By Peter ChawagaJan 20, 2021
Chainalysis estimates that $1 billion dollars will be spent on illegal businesses on the dark web in 2019, but that the proportion of bitcoin transactions that involve illegal activity has declined.
Culture

“World’s Largest” Darknet Marketplace Has Been Shut Down

By NikMay 5, 2022
The latest unlicensed bitcoin exchange conviction led authorities to seize $889,000 and 54.3 in bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
Culture

Unlicensed Exchange Conviction Leads to Seizure of 54 BTC

By Jimmy AkiAug 26, 2019
Blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis has found that only a small fraction of coins sent to bitcoin mixers were previously used for illicit purposes.
Culture

Chainalysis: Most Mixed Bitcoin Not Used for Illicit Purposes

By Aaron van WirdumAug 26, 2019
Chainalysis estimates that $1 billion dollars will be spent on illegal businesses on the dark web in 2019, but that the proportion of bitcoin transactions that involve illegal activity has declined.
Culture

Report: Just 1 Percent of Bitcoin Transactions Involve Illicit Dark Web Activity

By Landon ManningJul 3, 2019
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Culture

Following Wave Of Shutdowns, Remaining Darknet Markets Fill The Void (Again)

By Aaron van WirdumJun 17, 2019
Adoption & community - Bitcoin 2019 Gears Up to Bring Bitcoin Back Into the Conference Spotlight
Industry Events

Bitcoin 2019 Gears Up to Bring Bitcoin Back Into the Conference Spotlight

By Colin HarperMay 2, 2019
Dark web - It Looks as if Another Darknet Market Era Is Coming to an End
Culture

It Looks as if Another Darknet Market Era Is Coming to an End

By Aaron van WirdumApr 26, 2019
Dark web - New York Makes First Money Laundering Conviction Involving Cryptocurrency
Culture

New York Makes First Money Laundering Conviction Involving Cryptocurrency

By Jimmy AkiApr 24, 2019
Dark web - Canadian Drug Dealer Ordered to Forfeit $1.4 Million in Bitcoin
Culture

Canadian Drug Dealer Ordered to Forfeit $1.4 Million in Bitcoin

By Jimmy AkiApr 5, 2019
Dark web - Europol Launches Global Campaign Against Dark Web Vendors
Culture

Europol Launches Global Campaign Against Dark Web Vendors, Buyers

By Landon ManningMar 28, 2019
Scams - Report Claims That “Sextortionists” Absconded With Over $300
Business

Report Claims That “Sextortionists” Absconded With Over $300,000 in Crypto in 2018

By Jimmy AkiMar 1, 2019
Review - Week in Review for February 23
Reviews

Bitcoin Magazine’s Week in Review: Charity Funds and Dark Web Run-Ins

By Shawn GordonJun 29, 2018
Law & justice - DOJ
Culture

DOJ, U.S. Agencies Seize Over $12M Bitcoin in a Slew of Dark Web Busts

By Colin HarperJun 27, 2018
Dark web - Study Suggests 25 Percent of Bitcoin Users Are Associated With Illegal Activity
Culture

Study Suggests 25 Percent of Bitcoin Users Are Associated With Illegal Activity

By Kyle TorpeyJan 22, 2018
Dark web - “Bitcoin Laundering” Study: Where Do Criminals Turn to Mask Illicit Cryptoassets?
Culture

“Bitcoin Laundering” Study: Where Do Criminals Turn to Mask Illicit Cryptoassets?

By Kyle TorpeyJan 18, 2018
Dark web - AlphaBay Shut Down by Law Enforcement
Culture

AlphaBay Shut Down by Law Enforcement, Admin Commits Suicide in Jail

By Benjamin VitarisJul 14, 2017
Dark web - AlphaBay Went Down a Week Ago: Customers Looking for Alternatives
Culture

AlphaBay Went Down a Week Ago: Customers Looking for Alternatives

By Benjamin VitarisJul 11, 2017
Dark web - Ross Ulbricht Defense Files Reply in Court Appeal
Culture

Ross Ulbricht Defense Files Reply in Court Appeal, Disputes Fairness of Trial

By Aaron van WirdumAug 5, 2016
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Markets

Growing Population in China Views Bitcoin as a Safe Haven, Says BTCChina’s Greg Wolfson

By Joseph YoungAug 18, 2015
Op-ed - 17 Arrested and $80
Culture

17 Arrested and $80,000 Worth of Bitcoin Seized in Dark Web Sting Operation

By Joseph YoungMay 19, 2015
Dark web - Ulbricht’s Lawyer Files for Retrial
Culture

Ulbricht’s Lawyer Files for Retrial

By Jacob DonnellyMar 12, 2015
Op-ed - Dark Wallet Walkthrough
Reviews

Dark Wallet Walkthrough

By Amanda B. JohnsonOct 31, 2014
Op-ed - ‘The Bitcoin-technology by itself is worth nothing’; an interview with Dark Wallet front-man Amir Taaki
Culture

‘The Bitcoin-technology by itself is worth nothing’; an interview with Dark Wallet front-man Amir Taaki

By Aaron van WirdumOct 8, 2014