Bitcoin utopia El Salvador isn’t homicide-free, despite claims
Homicide rates in El Salvador appear to be falling but there have been seven murders reported 2024, contradicting claims on social media.
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Did law enforcement in Finland crack Monero’s privacy technologies?
Investigators in Finland say it was “very likely” that someone illegally sent XMR to Binance in a series of transactions involving a crime.
Chris Dixon says a16z doesn’t sell its crypto tokens — portfolio disagrees
a16z's Chris Dixon claimed that the firm would never invest in a token with a public token sale, but it seems it repeatedly did.
Silk Road seller linked to 8,100 bitcoin seizure pleads guilty
The DEA seized 8,100 bitcoin from Silk Road vendor Banmeet Singh as part of the largest crypto and cash seizure in DEA history.
Sydney Sweeney X account promotes ‘t**s’ and Solana shitcoin in hack
Hackers gained control of Sydney Sweeney's X account and used it to promote $MILK, a Solana-based crypto created just days earlier.
More bitcoin ETFs offer yield — but where is it coming from?
Fund managers like Proshares and Grayscale are announcing interest-bearing spot bitcoin ETFs that promise generous dividends.
Lifeboat Foundation can’t explain where its crypto donations go
The Lifeboat Foundation claims to be a government-sanctioned charity despite it still being unclear what it does with the money it receives.
Algorand X account hacker brags they’re still in control after ‘taking a nap’
Algorand CEO Staci Warden's X account has posted a series of irregular comments, racial slurs, and questionable financial advice.
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Florida and Alaska give Binance US the boot, report
The US states of Florida and Alaska have told Binance US that it can no longer serve its residents, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Developer jailed for aiding Trickbot ransomware behind $800M crypto theft
Vladimir Dunaev pleaded guilty to aiding the Trickbot ransomware group known for targeting schools and hospitals with its malware.