Suspected Mastermind Behind the ‘Big Bitcoin Heist’ Escapes Prison Through a Window

The suspected mastermind in the theft of $2 million in computers used to mine bitcoin escaped from a minimum-security prison in Iceland on Tuesday — and apparently flew out of the country on a plane carrying the country’s prime minister......»»

A man suspected of stealing 600 computers used to mine Bitcoin and other virtual currencies has escaped prison in Iceland, police said Wednesday. .....»»

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Litecoin (CRYPTO: LTC) remained the most preferred cryptocurrency for payments in April, outperforming all major assets, including its inspiration, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) read more.....»»

The past decade’s most significant financial hacks have been a crypto heist of some kind. read more.....»»

Buying a Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) vehicle with Bitcoin (BTC) requires quick action and nerves of steel thanks to a small 30-minute purchase window and the inherently volatile nature of the cryptocurrency. read more.....»»

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) has come up with a payment window methodology to tackle Bitcoin’s (BTC) notorious volatility. read more.....»»

A federal judge issued a warrant for seizure of about 392 Bitcoin worth $16 million, which attorneys say were used by Darknet drug dealers Treasury officials are putting new regulations in place to curb money laund.....»»

After the past week, bitcoin will never again be considered a safe haven investment, argues Noelle Acheson. And that’s not a bad thing….....»»

Bitcoin was in a state of upheaval on early Friday morning as the currency briefly fell below $4,000 before going above $5,000 levels all within a 30-minute window. read more.....»»

Prosecutors argue Ponzi scheme mastermind Bernie Madoff should continue his 150-year prison term, urge judge to deny motion for co.....»»

Convicted Ponzi scheme mastermind Bernard Madoff sought compassionate release from his 150-year prison term, saying he has terminal.....»»

Convicted Ponzi scheme mastermind Bernard Madoff sought compassionate release from his 150-year prison term, saying he has terminal.....»»

Convicted Ponzi scheme mastermind Bernard Madoff sought compassionate release from his 150-year prison term, saying he has terminal.....»»

Authorities arrested five suspected in the theft of almost 100 bitcoin machines......»»

The last of three Russian scientists caught illegally mining bitcoin at a top-secret nuclear lab has been given a prison sentence......»»

Billy H.C. Kwok/Getty Images A Hong Kong man suspected of murdering his girlfriend while on vacation in Taiwan last year has been released from jail.  Ch.....»»

The crypto continues to build momentum amid losses and controversies......»»

More than a dozen suspected jihadis (and a few civilians) died during a fierce gun battle on Frid.....»»

The only suspected assailant still alive after the 2015 Islamic State attacks in Paris was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Monday for his involvement months later in a shootout with police officers in Belgium......»»