BTC-e Downplays Concerns of Criminal Investigation, Now Revealed as Hoax
New information has come to light that shows the criminal investigation may have in fact been a hoax. The eighth largest bitcoin exchange by volume, BTC-e is now "under investigation" by the Prosecutor's Office of the Volgograd region in Russia. English translations of the press release issued on behalf of the office suggest that the agency is initiating a criminal case against the exchange and its online resources. Speaking to CoinDesk, representatives from BTC-e denied any wrongdoing and reiterated that they are not worried about any potential actions by Russian authorities. However,....
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