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Exterior of Department of Justice building

The U.S. Government Is Holding More Than $3 Billion Worth of Seized Bitcoin. What Should It Do With It?

The government usually sells seized bitcoin in public auctions, using the proceeds for law enforcement purposes. But with the recent announcement of a $3.3 billion forfeiture, some suggest the funds should go elsewhere.
By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly
A man points to the webpage of an online shop that sells machine guns on the dark web in Germany, on November 12, 2016.

An Inside Look at the Good, Bad and Complicated Parts of the Dark Web

Oh dark web, you’re a complex place…
By Harmon Leon
The world is finally starting to realize that Bitcoin is not merely a medium for exchanging illicit goods.

Bitcoin Is Overcoming Its Branding Problem

Regular folks are starting to equate Bitcoin with their chance of getting filthy, stinking rich.
By Michelle McCormack
Surrendered handguns in a bin in Los Angeles.

The Uncomfortable Link Between the War on Drugs and Violent Crime

By Julian Adorney
Physical novelty bitcoins from Utah. (Photo: George Frey/Getty Images)

Bitcoin Can Be a Legitimate Currency

By John Bonazzo

Charlie Shrem Gets 2 Years In Prison: ‘Bitcoin Is My Baby’

By Jack Smith IV

Booting Up: This Video Is Giving Tesla a Major Headache

By Kelly Faircloth
Unless you're Snoop, refrain.

Reminder: Twitter Is Not the Place to Purchase Weed

By Kelly Faircloth
SO THERE

Booting Up: Turns Out Craigslist Can’t Copyright Its Customers’ Listings

By Kelly Faircloth
You know these girls talk shit.

Booting Up: Silk Road Founder Unruffled by Bitcoin Ups and Downs

By Kelly Faircloth
Not as glamorous as the movies make it seem. (Photo: Redbox.com)

An Aussie Goes to Jail for Silk Road Imports, But Is It a Crackdown or Low-Hanging Fruit?

By Kelly Faircloth

Australian Law Enforcement: Use Silk Road At Your Peril

By Steve Huff
Drugs, or not drugs? (wikipedia.org)

Silk Road, Secret Website Where You Can Buy Drugs, Is Hiring

By Adrianne Jeffries
(http://bitcoincharts.com)

Price of Bitcoin Still Dropping, Falls Below the Price of Mining

By Adrianne Jeffries

Rumors & Acquisitions: The Earthquake, Violence and Mike Arrington Likes To Be Optimistic Edition

By Adrianne Jeffries

Rumors & Acquisitions: Now, Flex

By Adrianne Jeffries

Chuck Schumer Bashes BitCoin, Wants to Shut Down Silk Road Drug Site

By Ben Popper
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