Crypto heist hacker returns most of the stolen funds
By Joe Tidy Cyber security reporter, BBC News A hacker who stole just over $600m (£433m) worth of cryptocurrency has…
Cryptocurrency heist hacker returns $260m in funds
By Mary-Ann Russon Business reporter, BBC News The hacker behind one of the largest ever cryptocurrency heists has returned almost…
The Lazarus heist: How North Korea almost pulled off a billion-dollar hack
In 2016 North Korean hackers planned a $1bn raid on Bangladesh’s national bank and came within an inch of success…
Iran bans cryptocurrency mining for four months after blackouts
Iran has announced a four-month ban on the energy-consuming mining of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin after cities suffered unplanned blackouts.…
Tesla will no longer accept Bitcoin over climate concerns, says Musk
Climate change Tesla has suspended vehicle purchases using Bitcoin due to climate change concerns, its CEO Elon Musk said in…
John McAfee charged with fraud over cryptocurrency
Businessman John McAfee, creator of the McAfee anti-virus software, has been charged in the US with conspiracy to commit fraud…