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BTC-e Operator Alexander Vinnik Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering Charges
According to a press release from the U.S. Department of Justice, Alexander Vinnik, a former operator of the BTC-e exchange, has admitted to a conspiracy to launder money. This admission of guilt comes over six years following his arrest in…
Snowden Issues ‘Final Warning’ to Bitcoin Developers on Privacy Enhancements
In the wake of the U.S. intensifying its clampdown on privacy-oriented software and Zksnacks closing its coordinated coinjoin service, Edward Snowden, the NSA whistleblower and former contractor, has issued a stern warning to Bitcoin…
NFT Market Sees Over 30% Decline in Weekly Sales
From April 27 to May 4, 2024, non-fungible token (NFT) sales amassed $164.4 million, reflecting a 30.16% decrease compared to the previous week. Leading the field in blockchain sales, Bitcoin-based NFT sales totaled $56.81 million,…
Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust Halts 78-Day Outflow Streak With $63M Inflow
Statistics indicate that after a prolonged period of 78 days, Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust has ceased experiencing outflows, observing an infusion of $63 million on Friday, equating to around 1,030 bitcoins. GBTC Sees First Inflows…
US Authorities Charge Man in Connection With $43 Million ‘Classic’ Ponzi Scheme
U.S. authorities have charged a man they accuse of operating a Ponzi scheme, which purported to invest in a cryptocurrency trading enterprise. The operator of the scheme is accused of defrauding investors of at least $43 million. FBI…
Paypal Partnership Allows US-Based Moonpay Users to Buy Crypto With Their Paypal Accounts
The digital asset trading platform, Moonpay, announced on May 2 that it had formed a partnership with Paypal. This partnership will allow U.S. users to purchase cryptocurrency using their Paypal accounts. Users of Moonpay can benefit from…
Buenos Aires Targets Worldcoin With Eye Scanning Biometric Bill
A bill that seeks to regulate the activities of companies that scan the eyes of their users, like Worldcoin, has been recently introduced in Buenos Aires. The law aims to protect the app users’ rights and help them to secure and…
US Government Could Target Bitcoin, Warns ‘Wolf of All Streets’ Amid Crypto Attacks
Scott Melker, also known as the “Wolf of All Streets,” has cautioned that the same attacks on cryptocurrencies by the U.S. government “would eventually come for bitcoin, regardless of it being a commodity.” His…
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Argentine Lower House Passes Cryptocurrency Legalizing Opportunity in Reintroduced Omnibus Law
The Argentine Chamber of Deputies passed a series of cryptocurrency tax opportunities for citizens holding undeclared assets in foreign countries as part of reintroducing the “Omnibus law.” The bill, which was dropped in…
