France Charges Alleged BTC-e Operator Alexander Vinnik Following Greek Extradition
French prosecutors have charged Vinnik on counts of extortion, aggravated money laundering, conspiracy and more.
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Jan 29, 2020 at 12:30 p.m. UTC
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Alleged BTC-e Operator Will Be Extradited to France After Greek Supreme Court Ruling
Greece's supreme administrative court found that a ruling to extradite alleged BTC-e operator Alexander Vinnik to France was lawful. Vinnik can no longer appeal the decision.
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Jan 23, 2020 at 6:45 p.m. UTC
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Alleged BTC-e Operator Alexander Vinnik to Be Extradited to France: Reports
Alleged BTC-e exchange operator and money launderer Alexander Vinnik is finally being extradited to France, say reports.
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Dec 20, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. UTC
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Is Greece Cracking Down on Tax Evasion or Taxing Anonymity?
Credit cards and bank transfers – and their incumbent surveillance features – are no longer payment options for Greek citizens, they are obligations.
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Dec 11, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. UTC
Dec 11, 2019
Alleged BTC-e Operator Alexander Vinnik Seeks Extradition to Russia
Alleged bitcoin launderer Alexander Vinnik, who is wanted by several countries, has filed in Greece for extradition to Russia.
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Mar 21, 2019 at 8:40 p.m. UTC
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Court Approves Alleged Bitcoin Money Launder's Extradition to France
In a legal tug-of-war between France, Russia and the U.S., Greek courts have ruled in France's favour to take over custody of Alexander Vinnik.
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Jul 16, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. UTC
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Court Approves U.S. Extradition for Alleged BTC-e Operator
A Greek court has given the green light for the U.S. extradition of Alexander Vinnik, the alleged former operator of bitcoin exchange BTC-e.
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Dec 14, 2017 at 12:15 p.m. UTC
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Alleged Bitcoin Launderer Faces Extradition Hearing Next Month
An alleged money laundered tied to the BTC-e bitcoin exchange and wanted by both Russia and the U.S. will attend an extradition hearing next month.
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Nov 15, 2017 at 5:10 p.m. UTC
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6 Things You Missed from the State of Bitcoin
We've put together a few hidden gems from the State of Bitcoin Q2 2015 report you might have missed.
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Jul 23, 2015 at 9:24 a.m. UTC
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62% of People Say Bitcoin Will End 2015 Below $500
Some 62% of bitcoin enthusiasts believe the digital currency's price will be less than $500 at the end of this year, according to a CoinDesk poll.
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Jul 22, 2015 at 9:40 a.m. UTC
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