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Court Approves BTC Loan for Bankrupt Bitcoin Mining Firm

[Sep 1, 2024 11:30 PM] Rhodium Encore LLC, a bankrupt bitcoin mining company, has received court approval for a unique debtor-in-possession financing plan that allows borrowing in either U.S. dollars or bitcoin. Galaxy Digital Holdings Ltd., a blockchain firm led by Mike…

French Court Extends Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s Police Custody

[Aug 27, 2024 12:20 PM] French prosecutors have announced that an investigative judge extended the police custody of Pavel Durov, CEO of Telegram, on Monday evening for up to 48 hours. After that, French authorities must either release or charge him. Durov was detained on…

Russian Cybercriminal Extradited to US in Crypto Crime Case

[Aug 26, 2024 2:30 AM] A Russian cybercriminal, Deniss Zolotarjovs, has been charged in the U.S. with crimes related to his involvement in a cybercrime organization known for extorting victims and laundering cryptocurrency. The 33-year-old Moscow resident was indicted in…

Crypto Fund Settles With NFA Over $2.5M Bitcoin Loan

[Aug 21, 2024 8:34 PM] Cryptocurrency fund Ikigai Strategic Partners has agreed to pay a $150,000 fine to the National Futures Association (NFA) following allegations of an illicit bitcoin loan, according to an Aug. 20 decision by an NFA hearing panel. The fine addresses…

Woman Sentenced to Prison for Bitcoin-Funded Dark Web Murder Plot

[Aug 21, 2024 4:30 AM] A Utah woman, Krista Renae Stone, 23, was sentenced to 78 months in federal prison for attempting to orchestrate a murder-for-hire using the dark web, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Monday. Stone targeted her ex-boyfriend’s new…

7 Arrested in Illegal Bitcoin Mining Crackdown in Malaysia

[Aug 21, 2024 2:30 AM] Seven individuals were arrested in Malaysia during a special operation targeting illegal bitcoin mining in Bandar Baru Salak Tinggi and Taman Putra Perdana. The operation, which involved coordinated efforts by law enforcement, focused on detecting…

Donald Trump Considers Elon Musk for Cabinet Role

[Aug 21, 2024 12:30 AM] Former U.S. President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump stated on Monday that if elected, he would consider appointing Tesla CEO Elon Musk to a cabinet or advisory role. Trump praised Musk as a “brilliant” and…

Goldman Sachs Lowers US Recession Risk to 20%

[Aug 18, 2024 10:30 PM] Goldman Sachs economists have lowered the likelihood of a U.S. recession within the next year from 25% to 20%, citing recent data on retail sales and jobless claims. If the upcoming August jobs report, scheduled for release on September 6, shows…

UBS Urges Caution Despite Positive US Economic Data

[Aug 18, 2024 6:30 PM] UBS reported on Friday that U.S. stocks extended their rally as new economic data, including a 1% rise in July retail sales, eased concerns about a potential recession. Despite the encouraging consumer resilience, UBS cautioned that the risk of a…

Google Faces Lawsuit After $5M in Crypto Stolen via Play Store App

[Aug 18, 2024 6:30 AM] A Florida woman, Maria Vaca, has sued Google in a California state court, alleging that a cryptocurrency wallet app she downloaded from the Google Play Store was malicious and resulted in the theft of $5 million in cryptocurrency. Vaca claims the…

Indian Authority Arrests Man in Crypto Extortion Case

[Aug 18, 2024 2:30 AM] A Gujarat-based man, Shailesh Babulal Bhatt, was arrested under the anti-money laundering law in connection with kidnapping and extortion cases, including a significant cryptocurrency-related crime exceeding Rs 1,200 crore ($144 million), according…

Privacy Fears Undermine Support for Digital Euro in Germany

[Aug 18, 2024 12:30 AM] Skepticism about the digital euro is strong in Germany, especially among older citizens who prioritize privacy and security in financial transactions. Many Germans remain resistant to the idea of a digital currency, with about half unable to…