United States

FBI called to probe Twitter amid fears of future hacks
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17 July, 2020

FBI called to probe Twitter amid fears of future hacks

U.S. lawmakers that are concerned about future attacks on Twitter prompted the FBI’s investigation.
Coinbase former customer sues IRS for records seizure
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17 July, 2020

Coinbase former customer sues IRS for records seizure

Researcher Jim Harper received a letter stating the IRS “had reason to believe” he had not paid full tax on...
US lobbyist linked to $5.6M AML Bitcoin scam pleads guilty to fraud
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16 July, 2020

US lobbyist linked to $5.6M AML Bitcoin scam pleads guilty to fraud

Jack Abramoff is charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud as well as violating the Lobbying Disclosure Act.
US Army seeks digital currency tracing tools for cybercrime probe
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15 July, 2020

US Army seeks digital currency tracing tools for cybercrime probe

The U.S. Army is looking to equip its cybercrime team with digital currency trading tools to bolster its investigative division’s...
Coinbase secures 4-year contract to work with US Secret Service
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15 July, 2020

Coinbase secures 4-year contract to work with US Secret Service

The Secret Service paid $183,750 for a four-year contract with digital currency exchange that allows them to use Coinbase Analytics.
Tether probe ruling puts another spotlight on Brock Pierce
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14 July, 2020

Tether probe ruling puts another spotlight on Brock Pierce

The New York State Attorney General has received approval to further investigate the Tether "stablecoin" and its web of corporate...
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