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France to Auction 611 Bitcoins Seized From Hackers

France to Auction 611 Bitcoins Seized From HackersThe French government will auction 611 bitcoins that were seized from hackers next week. There will be two sales comprised of 478 lots altogether. Each lot consists of between 0.11 and 20 bitcoins. Paris-based auction house Kapandji Morhange will auction 611 bitcoins on March 17. The company says this is the first auction of seized […]


March 11, 2021 0

Swedish Officials Settle First Debt in Bitcoin

Swedish officials with the Swedish Enforcement Authority has settled a debt with bitcoin. This is the first time the enforcement agency in the country accepted bitcoin as payment rendered for debt owed to the State.  Also read: Panama City Strip Mall Merchants Embrace Bitcoin Customers New Asset For Use by the Swedish Enforcement Authority An officer working […]

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October 12, 2017 0

Korean Court Rules Bitcoin Cannot Be Confiscated

A South Korean district court has ruled for the first time regarding the nature of digital currencies. In the case where 216 bitcoins were seized by the police as criminal proceeds, the court ruled that it is inappropriate to confiscate bitcoins. Also read: South Korea to Dispose of 216 Bitcoins in First Public Auction The Court’s Ruling […]

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September 9, 2017 0