The Department of Justice indicted the creators of an application that helps people spend their bitcoins anonymously. They’re accused of “conspiracy to commit money laundering.” Why “conspiracy to commit” as opposed to…
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Groundhog Day for the Crypto Wars: The DOJ on Bitcoin Prowl
On April 24, the Department of Justice continued its assault on open source developers, arresting Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill on allegations of money laundering. Rodriguez and Hill, operating the well-known…
Arizona-Led Effort Spies on Americans' Financial Transactions
If you’ve sent or received money to or from somebody in Mexico, law-enforcement agencies have probably tracked your transactions. In fact, if you’ve sent money across American borders at all, Big Brother…
Libertarian Radio Host Ian Freeman Convicted for Helping People Buy Bitcoin
Ian Freeman believes he is, as a minister for the Shire Free Church in Keene, New Hampshire, a force for creating a more peaceful and just world. He thinks using and selling…