The 7 Biggest Crypto Scandals of 2014
Whether it was bankruptcy, allegations of fraud or clashes with the government, the bitcoin industry faced a fair share of scandal in 2014.
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Dec 26, 2014 at 10:10 p.m. UTC
Dec 26, 2014
Ross Ulbricht
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Tim Draper Wins 2,000 BTC in Second US Marshals Bitcoin Auction
Serial bitcoin investor Tim Draper has confirmed he purchased 2,000 BTC during yesterday's US Marshals auction.
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Dec 5, 2014 at 9:03 p.m. UTC
Dec 5, 2014
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US Marshals: Bidder Turnout in Second Bitcoin Auction Declines Sharply
New data reveals bidder participation in the second US Marshals Service bitcoin auction has declined significantly from the first.
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Dec 4, 2014 at 10:00 p.m. UTC
Dec 4, 2014
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Usual Suspects Return to Bid in Latest US Marshals Bitcoin Auction
The second USMS auction of 50,000 BTC is attracting many of the same bidders, if less fanfare.
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Nov 26, 2014 at 9:00 p.m. UTC
Nov 26, 2014
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US Marshals: Latest Bitcoin Auction Timed to Avoid Market Disruption
The USMS has revealed it will split up its auction of Ross Ulbricht's seized bitcoin to reduce negative effects on the bitcoin market.
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Nov 17, 2014 at 11:50 p.m. UTC
Nov 17, 2014
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US Marshals to Auction 50,000 Bitcoins Seized from Ross Ulbricht
The US Marshals are set to auction off 50,000 BTC next month in connection to the case against Ross Ulbricht.
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Nov 17, 2014 at 5:08 p.m. UTC
Nov 17, 2014
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Court Delays Ross Ulbricht Silk Road Trial Until January 2015
US District Judge Katherine Forrest has adjourned the Ross Ulbricht trial until early next year.
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Oct 15, 2014 at 9:41 p.m. UTC
Oct 15, 2014
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What's the Verdict? The Bitcoin Community Weighs in On Ross Ulbricht
People in the bitcoin space share their views on Silk Road's alleged mastermind, Ross Ulbricht.
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Oct 5, 2014 at 4:58 p.m. UTC
Oct 5, 2014
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One Year Later, Lyn Ulbricht Still Fights for Her Son's Freedom
CoinDesk speaks with Lyn Ulbricht about her life and her fight to clear her son's name.
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Oct 4, 2014 at 5:16 p.m. UTC
Oct 4, 2014
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Timeline of Ross Ulbricht's Legal Battle
Check out our interactive timeline of alleged Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht's legal battle.
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Oct 4, 2014 at 1:01 p.m. UTC
Oct 4, 2014