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HBO Documentary "Money Electric" Suggests Peter Todd as Bitcoin's Satoshi Nakamoto
HBO's "Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery" has sparked controversy by suggesting Peter Todd, an early Bitcoin developer, is Satoshi Nakamoto.
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David Carmona Receives Nearly 10-Year Sentence for Leading Crypto Fraud
David Carmona, founder of IcomTech, has been sentenced to nearly 10 years in prison for orchestrating a cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors of $8.4 million.
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Whistleblowers Accuse FEMA of Mismanaging Hurricane Helene Relief Funds
Whistleblowers allege FEMA mismanaged relief efforts for Hurricane Helene, leaving first responders idle and misusing taxpayer funds, prompting a formal inquiry from Rep. Matt Gaet…
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IMF Pushes El Salvador to Tighten Bitcoin Regulations
The IMF has called on El Salvador to limit its exposure to Bitcoin and strengthen its regulatory framework.
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Bipartisan Momentum Grows for U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
Bipartisan support is building for a U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, with lawmakers from both parties advocating for using seized Bitcoin as a national asset.
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Federal Court Clears Kalshi to Resume U.S. Election Betting Contracts
A federal appeals court has ruled in favor of Kalshi, allowing the prediction market platform to resume offering U.S. election betting contracts, despite objections from the CFTC.
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Sean "Diddy" Combs Hires Sam Bankman-Fried’s Lawyer to Appeal Detention
Sean "Diddy" Combs hires Sam Bankman-Fried’s lawyer, Alexandra Shapiro, to appeal his detention as both high-profile figures await their legal battles while sharing a room at the M…
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Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao Released from US Custody
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao was released from U.S. custody after serving a four-month sentence for anti-money laundering violations.
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Swan Bitcoin Sues Former Employees Over Alleged Theft of Mining Business
Swan Bitcoin has filed a lawsuit against former employees and Tether, accusing them of conspiring to steal proprietary Bitcoin mining technology and business relationships.
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BNY Mellon Becomes First Bank to Bypass SEC's SAB121
BNY Mellon becomes the first U.S. bank to receive an exemption from the SEC's SAB 121, allowing it to expand institutional Bitcoin custody services.
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Donald Trump Becomes First U.S. President to Make Bitcoin Payment at PubKey
Donald Trump made history as the first U.S. president to publicly use Bitcoin, making a transaction at PubKey in New York City.
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Human Rights Foundation Awards 10 Bitcoin to Global Human Rights Projects
The Human Rights Foundation has awarded 10 Bitcoin, worth $590,000, to 20 global projects focused on advancing financial privacy, Bitcoin education, and decentralized mining in aut…
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Metaplanet Buys Additional ¥300 Million Worth of Bitcoin
Metaplanet has purchased ¥300 million worth of Bitcoin, bringing its total holdings to 398.8 BTC as part of the company's ongoing strategy to integrate Bitcoin into its financial o…
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FBI Warns of North Korean Cyber Threats Against U.S. Bitcoin ETFs
The FBI has warned that North Korean hackers are targeting U.S. cryptocurrency ETFs using sophisticated social engineering techniques.
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RFK Jr. Suspends 2024 Presidential Campaign, Endorses Donald Trump
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has officially suspended his 2024 presidential campaign and endorsed Donald J. Trump, citing issues like free speech and chronic illness as key reasons for hi…
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El Salvador Launches Bitcoin Training for 80,000 Public Servants
El Salvador launches a groundbreaking Bitcoin certification program to train 80,000 public servants, reinforcing its leadership in global Bitcoin adoption.
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Democratic Party Omits Bitcoin from 2024 Platform
The Democratic Party's 2024 platform excludes any mention of Bitcoin, signaling a continuation of the administration's cautious approach.
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EU Walks Back Thierry Breton’s ‘Harmful Content’ Warning to Elon Musk
The European Commission has rebuked Internal Market Commissioner Thierry Breton for sending an unapproved letter to Elon Musk.
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EU Issues Warning to Elon Musk Ahead of Trump Interview on X
The European Union has issued a warning to Elon Musk, owner of X, ahead of his interview with Donald Trump.
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Labour Proposes New Measures to Force Tech Giants to Ban 'Misinformation'
The UK Government is considering new measures that could require tech giants to curb the spread of "fake news" on social media platforms.
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