Bitcoin Company CEO Arrested by US Homeland Security

CEO of Bitcoin Inc Morgan Rockcoons arrested for alleged money laundering by the Department of Homeland Security. In November of 2016, he exchanged 10 BTC for cash

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Bitcoin Company CEO Arrested by US Homeland Security

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CEO of Bitcoin Inc Morgan Rockcoons has been arrested for alleged money laundering by the Department of Homeland Security. In November of 2016, he exchanged 10 BTC for cash with an undercover law officer. Now Rockcoons is released under a personal recognizance bond. Even though selling Bitcoin is not illegal in the US, it does lead to some scrutiny by the government.

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