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Five Accused in Massive Hacking Scheme Targeting Tech and Crypto Giants

November 21, 2024

Five individuals have been charged by the U. S. government for a multi-year hacking spree that targeted major tech companies and cryptocurrency owners. Ahmed Hossam Eldin Elbadawy (23), Noah Michael Urban (20), Evans Onyeaka Osiebo (20), Joel Martin Evans (25), and Tyler Robert Buchanan (22) are acc

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Logan Paul's Crypto Capers: A Lookalike Stunt

November 20, 2024

Logan Paul, the well-known social media star, recently faced some heat over his cryptocurrency deals. The BBC had been trying to chat with him about allegations that he made profits by promoting crypto projects without disclosing his interests. But instead of sitting down for an interview, Logan sen

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Meet the Crypto-Connected Commerce Chief

November 20, 2024

Howard Lutnick, the CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, is President Trump's pick to lead the U. S. Commerce Department. Lutnick has been a big supporter of Tether, a cryptocurrency company with a history of controversy. Tether operates like a bank but without the normal rules and watchdogs. It issues a stabl

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Gary Wang's Sentencing in FTX Scandal: A Look at Cooperation and Consequences

November 20, 2024

Gary Wang, a co-founder of the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX, dodged a lengthy jail term. On November 20, 2024, he was sentenced to time served and three years of supervised release for his part in the crypto fraud. He was also ordered to forfeit $11 billion. Wang faced up to 50 years in p

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Bitcoin Hits New Highs, ETF Options See Big Demand

November 20, 2024

Bitcoin surged to a new peak of almost $95, 000 recently, driven by positive U. S. election outcomes. Meanwhile, major firms like BlackRock and Grayscale introduced options for their spot bitcoin ETFs, attracting massive volumes. BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust saw over $1. 9 billion in trades, si

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Donald Trump’s Media Company Eyes Bakkt in Surprise Crypto Move

November 19, 2024

Who would have thought that a former U. S. President would dive into the world of cryptocurrency? Well, Donald Trump's media company seems eager to take that leap. Reports suggest they are in serious talks to buy Bakkt, a big player in the crypto trading scene. This potential deal sent both companie

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Exploring TMTG's Plan to Buy Bakkt: A Dive into Crypto and Politics

November 19, 2024

Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG), known for its Truth Social platform, is taking a big step into the world of cryptocurrency. The company, led by the president-elect, is in serious talks to buy Bakkt, a crypto exchange owned by Intercontinental Exchange. This move comes after TMTG built its o

politics

Crypto's Big Bet: Tens of Millions Spent on Elections

November 18, 2024

The cryptocurrency industry poured millions into the recent elections, hoping to shape U. S. policies in its favor. With a new administration and Congress, crypto leaders aim to influence decisions like the appointment of a crypto-friendly SEC chair and the passing of new regulations. Industry group

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FBI Takes Polymarket's CEO Shayne Coplan's Phone in NYC Apartment Raid

November 15, 2024

Imagine waking up one morning to find your apartment filled with FBI agents. That's what happened to Shayne Coplan, the 26-year-old CEO of Polymarket, a betting site that's been in the news lately. The agents seized Coplan's phone and other devices. What did they find? Well, that's still a mystery.

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Elon Musk's Role Boosts Dogecoin Value: What's Behind the Meme Coin's Surge?

November 15, 2024

Ever heard of Dogecoin? It's a cryptocurrency that was once just a joke, but it's now making waves thanks to Elon Musk. Let's break it down. After the presidential election, Dogecoin's value shot up. It was worth about 16 cents on Election Day and later peaked at nearly 39 cents. This all happened