Recommended Reading: A blockchain primerThe week's best writing on technology and more. By B. Steele, 06.25.2022
Winkelvoss twins' crypto exchange faces lawsuit over $36 million theft (updated)An investment firm says Gemini didn't have enough security in place.By J. Fingas, 06.07.2022
FTC says victims of crypto scams have lost more than $1 billion since 2021Nearly 25 percent of scams reported last year used crypto as a payment method.By A. Khalid, 06.03.2022
New York passes a bill to limit bitcoin miningIt's up to Governor Kathy Hochul whether to sign it into law.By K. Holt, 06.03.2022
US Treasury issues first-ever sanctions against a cryptocurrency mixerNorth Korea allegedly uses Blender to launder stolen crypto.By J. Fingas, 05.06.2022
The Wikimedia Foundation won't accept crypto donations anymoreEnvironmental concerns and the potential for fraud were the main concerns. By S. Dent, 05.02.2022
FBI believes North Korean hacker cell is behind last month's $600 million crypto heistThe US Treasury Department placed the Lazarus Group under sanctions for its actions. By A. Tarantola, 04.14.2022
Zelensky signs bill legalizing crypto industry in UkraineUkraine has so far collected more than $100 million in crypto donations. By A. Khalid, 03.16.2022
Ukraine raises over $13 million in crypto to help fight Russian invasionCrowdfunding is now a military tool.By J. Fingas, 02.28.2022
Apple Store hostage taker demanded $226,000 in cryptocurrency as ransomThe gunman died on Wednesday from injuries sustained in his arrest. By I. Bonifacic, 02.23.2022
Forbes plans a show and documentary about the bitcoin laundering scandalWe just can't get enough of the modern day Bonnie and Clyde.By D. Hardawar, 02.16.2022
Uber CEO says you'll eventually be able to pay with cryptocurrencyIt will need to become more environmentally friendly first, though.By S. Dent, 02.14.2022
NFT marketplace halts most transactions due to proliferation of fake and plagiarized tokens"There's a spectrum of activity that is happening that basically shouldn't be happening - like, legally."By I. Bonifacic, 02.12.2022
Alleged crypto launderer Heather Morgan led a second life as the world's worst rapperLaundering billions in Bitcoin may not even be the worst crime of her life.By I. Bonifacic, 02.08.2022
Justice Department recovers $3.6 billion in Bitcoin from 2016 Bitfinex hackIt's the largest financial seizure in DOJ history.By I. Bonifacic, 02.08.2022
New US stock exchange will use the blockchain to track trading activityThe Boston Security Token Exchange gained regulatory approval from the SEC this week. By I. Bonifacic, 01.29.2022
Democratic lawmakers press crypto mining companies over energy consumption concernsThey cite increases in electricity costs for their concern. By I. Bonifacic, 01.27.2022
Robinhood opens cryptocurrency wallet to beta testersThe company expects to enroll 10,000 people in the test by March. By I. Bonifacic, 01.21.2022
Block is officially building an 'open Bitcoin mining system,' says founder Jack DorseyIt's hoping to make mining more distributed and efficient.By M. Moon, 01.14.2022
Jack Dorsey proposes a legal defense fund for Bitcoin developersHe's concerned lawsuits could stifle the Bitcoin ecosystem.By J. Fingas, 01.12.2022