[2014-08-31] Top Bitcoin Proponent to Plead Guilty to Federal Charge

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http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2014/08/30/top-bitcoin-proponent-to-plead-guilty-to-federal-charge/

A prominent supporter of Bitcoin, Charles Shrem, says he will plead guilty on Thursday to resolve federal charges that he helped smooth the way for drug transactions on the online marketplace Silk Road. He is to plead in New York federal court to one count of aiding and abetting the operation of an unlicensed money transmitting business.