69,000 Bitcoins Are Headed for the US Treasury-While the Agent Who Seized Them Is in JailThe US government has seized 69,370 bitcoins valued at $4.4 billion, linked to Silk Road drug market proceeds.
Bitcoin money launderer with links to Irish businessman is jailed in LondonMichael Burke Jr implicated in money-laundering scheme during Jian Wen's trial.
German Police Seize $2.1B Worth of Bitcoin in Piracy StingGerman police have seized 50,000 bitcoin worth $2.17 billion, making it their largest cryptocurrency seizure ever.The bitcoin was related to a piracy website operation in 2013 and proceeds from that venture were converted to bitcoin.There is an ongoing investigation into commercial money laundering, but no official charges have been filed.
Bitcoin money launderer with links to Irish businessman is jailed in LondonMichael Burke Jr implicated in money-laundering scheme during Jian Wen's trial.
German Police Seize $2.1B Worth of Bitcoin in Piracy StingGerman police have seized 50,000 bitcoin worth $2.17 billion, making it their largest cryptocurrency seizure ever.The bitcoin was related to a piracy website operation in 2013 and proceeds from that venture were converted to bitcoin.There is an ongoing investigation into commercial money laundering, but no official charges have been filed.