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Police Target Crypto Wallets Linked to Freedom Convoy
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police has written a letter that warns crypto exchanges that they must disclose any information about transactions that are linked to 34 addresses.
By Connor Sephton
2yr ago
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Bukele Tells U.S: 'Stay Out of Our Internal Affairs'
Three senators are calling on the State Department to produce a report analyzing whether BTC presents "risks for cybersecurity, economic stability and democratic governance in El Salvador."
By Connor Sephton
2yr ago
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Crypto News
Canada Clamps Down on Crypto with Emergencies Act
As the Freedom Convoy movement continues to cause disruption, the government is being criticized for announcing plans to target crowdfunding platforms.
By Connor Sephton
2yr ago
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Bitfinex Suspect Heather Morgan Bailed, Husband Isn't
Both were arrested last week on suspicion of attempting to launder BTC that was stolen when Bitfinex was hacked back in 2016.
By Connor Sephton
2yr ago
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Drake Wins $1.5M in Bitcoin After Betting on Super Bowl
The rapper successfully predicted that the Los Angeles Rams would win the final outright — with the team securing a thrilling 23-20 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals.
By Connor Sephton
2yr ago
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Crypto News
20 MILLION Scanned Coinbase QR Code in 60 Seconds
Coinbase had been prepared to handle millions of simultaneous hits during its Super Bowl ad, but chief marketing officer Kate Rouch said "the volume we experienced was astounding."
By Connor Sephton
2yr ago
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Bitcoin (BTC) Price Up Amid Russian Troop 'Pullback'
The U.S. had expressed concern that Russia was planning to invade Ukraine in a matter of days — with more than 100,000 troops building up around the country's borders.
By Connor Sephton
2yr ago
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Crypto News
Crypto News, Feb. 14: Epic Fail as Coinbase Crashes
Also today, Netflix has ordered a documentary on the Bitfinex saga... and Uber says it will "absolutely" accept crypto payments in the future.
By Connor Sephton
2yr ago
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Netflix Orders Documentary on the Bitfinex Saga
It'll tell the tale of how Ilya "Dutch" Lichtenstein and Heather Morgan allegedly tried to clean the tainted crypto by using fake identities and buying physical gold.
By Connor Sephton
2yr ago
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Crypto News
Podcast: The Bitfinex Hack... Rapped Up (Sorry)
Connor and Molly Jane also discuss the firestorm surrounding Brantly Millegan. The Ethereum Name Service executive has lost his job after tweets he had written back in 2016 emerged.
By Connor Sephton
2yr ago
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Crypto News, Feb. 11: Inflation Spike Boosts Bitcoin
Bitcoin notched up its eighth consecutive day of gains on Thursday — breaking through $45,000 for the first time in over a month.
By Connor Sephton
2yr ago
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Short Liquidations Are on the Rise As Bitcoin Rallies
Liquidations in longs reached a high at the start of December last year as Bitcoin prices tumbled, but the tide appears to be shifting. Will the momentum last or will it be a dead cat bounce?
By Daniel Phillips
2yr ago
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Bitcoin Hits $45,000 as Inflation Surges in the U.S.
The Consumer Price Index raced to 7.5% in January, accelerating at their fastest pace since 1982.
By Connor Sephton
2yr ago
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Crypto News
Robinhood Aims to Go Global with Crypto-First Strategy
All of this comes as Robinhood explores new ways to expand the number of cryptocurrencies it supports.
By Connor Sephton
2yr ago
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams in Favor of Crypto, But Not Mining
Some in the BTC community will find Adams' comments hard to reconcile — almost like he's taken a "have your cake and eat it" approach.
By Connor Sephton
2yr ago
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Heather Morgan: Bitfinex Suspect Was Amateur Rapper
Heather Morgan certainly didn't keep a low profile — and she even wrote articles for Forbes offering tips on how businesses can protect themselves against cybercriminals.
By Connor Sephton
2yr ago
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Arrests Show Laundering $4.5B In Crypto Isn't Easy
New details have emerged that reveal some of the tactics they relied upon — and a key takeaway is this: Know Your Customer checks imposed by trading platforms are working.
By Connor Sephton
2yr ago
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Super Bowl: Will Crypto Ads Move Bitcoin's Price?
Big brands need to shell out a jaw-dropping $7 million for 30 seconds in the spotlight — with FTX, eToro and Crypto.com among the exchanges planning ads.
By Connor Sephton
2yr ago
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