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Is Dogecoin set to follow Shiba Inu’s (SHIB) 400% breakout?

'Much ow' ahead? Dogecoin chart fractal puts Shiba Inu's 390% QTD rally in danger

Shiba Inu rebounds 40% despite major selling by SHIB whales

3 warning signs suggest the Bitcoin price rally is overextended

One currency to rule them all: Facebook’s Diem has global ambitions

The Ransom Disclosure Act aims to help the Department of Homeland Security gather critical data on ransom payments in cryptocurrency and fiat.

US Senator Warren introduces bill to study crypto’s role in ransomware

2021-10-06T10:05:44+01:00

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Joe Biden said that the U.S. and Russia might have the beginnings of a "cybersecurity arrangement that begins to bring some order" within the next year.

Biden hints at possible cybersecurity arrangement with Russia over ransomware attacks

2021-06-16T21:07:23+01:00

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Government officials did not specify the exact method used to seize the funds from the ransomware group.

US officials recover $2.3M in crypto from Colonial Pipeline ransom

2021-06-07T21:56:53+01:00

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As seen in the case of AA v. Bitfinex, targeting a crypto exchange over stolen funds is a high-risk, low-reward proposition.

The perils of suing crypto exchanges after ransomware attacks

2021-04-18T12:12:00+01:00

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The USDT stablecoin issuer says it received a $23 million ransom demand payable by Monday. The deadline has since passed, and Tether isn't paying.

Tether hit with 500 Bitcoin ransom demand — But says it won't pay

2021-03-01T13:04:56+00:00

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A former YouTuber has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for masterminding a kidnapping that demanded $100,000 in BTC for the victim’s safety.

YouTuber Sentenced to 50 Years for Kidnapping and Bitcoin Ransom

2020-03-04T16:59:00+00:00

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An alleged “The Dark Overlord” hacking collective member has been extradited from the U.K. to face charges in the United States.

Alleged Hacker Extradited to Face US Charges Over Corporate Extortion Racket

2019-12-20T12:05:00+00:00

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Authorities in Johannesburg are holding firm in their refusal to pay a ransom of 4 Bitcoin to hackers who targeted municipal systems last week.

Johannesburg Authorities Refuse to Pay Hackers’ Bitcoin Ransom

2019-10-30T07:53:00+00:00

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