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

[Aug 21 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 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 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…

Nigeria’s SEC Denies Issuing Provisional Crypto Licenses

[Aug 20 11:10 PM] Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced that it has not yet issued any crypto licenses, contrary to some reports. The SEC plans to start issuing licenses for digital services and tokenized assets in August 2024. This move…

Tron Founder Justin Sun Links Meme Coin Push to USDT Liquidity

[Aug 19 9:00 AM] Justin Sun, founder of the Tron blockchain ecosystem, clarified the reasons behind his drive to bring meme coins to the Tron network. According to Sun, the Tron blockchain has the upper hand compared to other chains, being home to $60 billion USDT…

Goldman Sachs Lowers US Recession Risk to 20%

[Aug 18 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 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…

Indian Authority Arrests Man in Crypto Extortion Case

[Aug 18 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 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…

Dormant Bitcoin Wallet From 2014 Moves $10.2M—After a Decade

[Aug 16 2:20 PM] On Aug. 16, 2024, with bitcoin (BTC) hovering above the $58,000 mark, a bitcoin wallet that had been untouched since Jan. 8, 2014, moved 174.88 BTC for the first time in over a decade. Back when the funds were initially secured by the P2PKH (Pay to…

Pro-Crypto Fairshake PAC Funds Democrats in Key Senate Races

[Aug 15 6:30 AM] A pro-cryptocurrency political group, Fairshake PAC, has invested millions in supporting Democratic Senate candidates in Michigan and Arizona against former President Donald Trump-endorsed Republicans, causing tension within the GOP. Fairshake PAC…