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Crypto Money: Why Some Democrats Are Upset

October 19, 2024

In the world of politics, money talks, and right now, it's saying a lot about cryptocurrency. This election season, groups tied to cryptocurrency have been spending big bucks to support candidates. But not everyone is happy, especially some Democrats. They think these groups are playing favorites wi

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Bitcoin's Ups and Downs: A Young Investor's Guide

October 19, 2024

Hey there, young investor! So, you're curious about Bitcoin, huh? Let's break it down. As of October 2024, one Bitcoin (BTC) is worth around $67, 639. 71, up a tiny bit from yesterday. That's after it hit a high of over $73, 000 in March 2024. Pretty impressive, right? Bitcoin's been around since 2

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A Young Alabamian's Daring Bitcoin Scheme

October 18, 2024

Imagine this: a 25-year-old from Athens, Alabama, gets caught up in a plot to trick the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The plan? Hack into the SEC's X account and post fake news about Bitcoin. In January, this young man, Eric Council Jr. , did just that. He helped some unknown friends hac

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Hacked SEC Tweet Sends Bitcoin Prices Wild

October 18, 2024

Imagine someone sending a fake tweet that makes Bitcoin prices shoot up by over $1, 000 in an instant. That's what happened when a 25-year-old Alabama resident named Eric Council Jr. hacked into the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) Twitter account. He posed as the SEC Chair Gary Gensler an

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Bitcoin Boom: Alabaman Man Charged in SEC Hack

October 18, 2024

In a recent event, a 25-year-old man from Alabama was arrested and charged for his alleged role in a hack that targeted the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) X account in early January. The hack, which occurred just before the SEC was due to announce its decision on spot-Bitcoin excha

politics

Vice President Harris's New Plan for Black Men: A Closer Look

October 18, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris has recently rolled out an "Opportunity Agenda for Black Men," hoping to boost her support among this crucial voting group. The plan includes access to business loans, mentorship programs, and the legalization of recreational marijuana. It also aims to protect cryptocurr

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AI Rules: Trump vs. Harris

October 18, 2024

Let's talk about how two big names in U.S. politics -- Kamala Harris and Donald Trump -- want to handle AI, cryptocurrency, and data privacy. Both have their unique takes, but let's break it down. First up: Artificial Intelligence (AI). Both sides agree that AI is a big deal, but how they want to d

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Millionaires in Minutes: The Crypto Crime Saga

October 18, 2024

Picture this: the summer of 2023 saw two young guys pull off a massive heist, making off with over $230 million in bitcoin. Instead of lay low, they lived it up with fancy cars, plush homes, and luxury nights out. One of them was even flaunting a $500,000 watch during his arrest. Oddly enough, this

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World Drops 'Coin', Unveils New Iris-Scanning Orb

October 18, 2024

World, the startup that once went by Worldcoin, has made some big changes. They've dropped the "coin" from their name and introduced a new iris-scanning device called the Orb. This device is designed to prove that you're a real human, not a bot or AI. The company's co-founder, Alex Blania, explained

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Crypto Cash Pours into Trump's 2024 Campaign

October 16, 2024

Former President Donald Trump is seeing a windfall of support from the cryptocurrency world. His campaign has raked in over $7.5 million in digital tokens, as revealed in recent filings with the Federal Election Commission. This includes a range of cryptocurrencies, from popular ones like Bitcoin an