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Iceland’s ‘Big Bitcoin Heist’: Suspects Charged With Over $2M in Stolen Mining Rigs

Iceland's 'Big Bitcoin Heist': Suspects Charged With Over $2M in Stolen Mining RigsPolice in Iceland charged seven individuals for conspiracy, burglary, and theft for stealing from the region’s mining facilities. Iceland prosecutors are charging the suspects with over $871,000 in stolen goods, but the group of individuals are also being sued for $1.7 million in damages from three separate mining firms. Also read: James Bond-Like Villain in $2 […]

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September 10, 2018 0

Three Hackers Held in China Over $87 million Crypto Theft

Three Hackers Held in China Over $87 million Crypto TheftThree suspects have been detained by Chinese police in connection with an alleged cryptocurrency theft. The supposed hackers stole bitcoin and other digital assets worth an estimated $87 million USD. Authorities say this is the biggest heist of this type in the People’s Republic so far. Also read: South African Tax Authority Going After Crypto […]

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August 19, 2018 0