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Crypto and Crime : The Intersection of Opportunity and Misuse

The recent case of Banmeet Singh, a dark web vendor sentenced to five years in jail for selling drugs online and laundering millions of dollars, has once again brought to light the intersection of cryptocurrency and crime. Singh’s organization laundered approximately $150 million worth of drug proceeds into crypto accounts. This case, alongside the US …

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Winklevoss twins donate $2M to Trump

The Winklevoss twins have reportedly donated $2M in Bitcoin to Donald Trump’s presidential campaign to end “Joe Biden’s war on crypto”. The twins shared the news on their respective X handles and also pledged to vote for Trump come November. Trump is “pro-Bitcoin, pro-crypto, pro-business”, Cameron Winklevoss declared on X, formerly Twitter, on Thursday. “And he …

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MicroStrategy buys 11.9k more Bitcoin

Michael Saylor’s MicroStrategy, which is the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin bought yet more Bitcoin. 11.9k $BTC worth around $750M+ were bought by the company according to their press release. MicroStrategy shares have surged approximately ten-fold since the company began purchasing Bitcoin four years ago. Similarly, Semler shares have increased by over 60% since the …

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Argentina President Javier Milei advocates Bitcoin use

In his recent statement, Argentina President Javier Milei advocated his support for Bitcoin and other other currencies to be used in Argentina. Milei’s statement was in response to Gabor Gurbacs, former Director of Digital Asset Strategy at VanEck, who replied to his tweet with “Bitcoin for all.” Milei affirmed that his administration would support free …

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Bitcoin Hashrate

Bitcoin Hashrate to Drop?

As summer approaches in North America, a potential decline in Bitcoin hashrate is anticipated. The intense heatwaves characteristic of this season may force Bitcoin miners to scale back their operations. This situation provides an interesting dynamic in the already volatile world of Bitcoin mining. The Impact of Summer Heatwaves Post-Halving Profit Squeeze The recent halving …

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Robert Kiyosaki is Tired of Pushing Bitcoin Adoption

Growing Frustration with Bitcoin Reluctance Financial educator and author Robert Kiyosaki has expressed growing frustration with people’s reluctance to invest in Bitcoin (BTC). Known for his best-selling personal finance book “Rich Dad, Poor Dad,” Kiyosaki is a vocal advocate for Bitcoin as a hedge against economic instability and traditional fiat currencies. Common Excuses for Not …

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