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I am not Satoshi

Security researcher Dustin Trammell clears the air about his alleged ties to the mysterious creator of Bitcoin. 

On Nov 27, 2013 by [email protected]

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Did Bitcoin creator ‘Satoshi Nakamoto’ invest in Silk Road?

An unusual transfer to Ross Ulbricht from a long-standing account raises more questions than it answers.

On Nov 24, 2013 by Miles Klee

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Family of alleged Silk Road kingpin pleads for support

Those closest to Ross Ulbricht want the money for a fair fight.

On Nov 21, 2013 by Miles Klee

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Alleged Silk Road mastermind denied bail, accused of 4 new murders-for-hire

In denying Ulbricht bail, the judge cited his ample Bitcoin wallet and murder-for-hire charges.

On Nov 21, 2013 by Joe Kloc

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Feds: At least half a dozen Silk Road arrests in the works

Wired report indicates the FBI's war against Silk Road won't end with Dread Pirate Roberts.

On Nov 18, 2013 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Bitcoin skyrockets to $600 after U.S. agencies label it ‘legitimate’

The news comes ahead of a Thursday Senate committee meeting on the currency.

On Nov 18, 2013 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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How to create a new real-life identity on the Deep Web

Through anonymous black markets on the Deep Web, social networks, and proxy services, visual artist Curtis Wallen created a new identity. 

On Nov 10, 2013 by [email protected]

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Meet the man Silk Road’s Dread Pirate Roberts allegedly tried to have killed

Curtis Clark Green, 47, testified that the online drug kingpin paid to have him murdered. 

On Nov 9, 2013 by Fernando Alfonso III

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Money is changing the Web, and we are all for sale

Money, like power, changes whatever it touches, and that includes your favorite spots and services on the 'net. 

On Nov 7, 2013 by Nicholas White

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7 reasons why Bitcoin is bigger than ever

How did a novel idea for a new currency weather so many storms to become worth so much?

On Nov 6, 2013 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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FBI seizes $28.5 million in Bitcoin from alleged Silk Road owner

The Bureau says it's found another one of accused Deep Web tycoon Ross Ulbricht's bitcoin stashes.

On Oct 25, 2013 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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The Internet’s Wild Bunch

The Internet has its own version outlaws, and it's unclear if they're idealistic heroes or mere criminals. 

On Oct 24, 2013 by Nicholas White

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Tor and the rise of anonymity networks

In the wake of the NSA leaks, anonymous networks are experiencing a surge in popularity. 

On Oct 24, 2013 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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A Vice-produced Silk Road documentary is coming to the BBC

The film will be coproduced by Vice and Raw TV, precisely the two outfits one expects to present a story like this.

On Oct 23, 2013 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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You don’t need the Deep Web to buy guns online

Private sellers and collectors of firearms are openly dealing on Instagram and Facebook. 

On Oct 22, 2013 by Miles Klee