86-year-old to pay $14M after admitting to running crypto Ponzi scheme
Prosecutors only sought a five-year probation sentence for crypto schemer David Kagel because of his age and ailing health. Source link
Prosecutors only sought a five-year probation sentence for crypto schemer David Kagel because of his age and ailing health. Source link
Peter Todd was an early figure in Bitcoin, claiming he took an interest in it at 15 years old and is a core contributor to the blockchain today. Source link
The IMDB page for HBO’s documentary claiming to reveal Satoshi Nakamoto’s identity was edited by users to make everyone in the cast appear as the Bitcoin creator. Source link
A group of residents in Granbury, Texas, sued Marathon Digital, claiming noise from its nearby Bitcoin mine is a “nuisance” that caused health issues for some locals. Source link
The US Homeland Security Investigations (HIS) Cyber Crimes Center reported it disrupted hundreds of ransom attacks since its formation in 2021. Source link
August had an average rating of “Fear” on the Crypto Fear and Greed Index hitting a yearly low of 17 on Aug. 6. Source link
Country-wide Bitcoin adoption could boost financial inclusion and trade, but challenges like volatility and regulatory hurdles might create mixed economic impacts. Source link
Confusion around crypto storage, regulations, and other factors tech-savvy people take for granted could be keeping average users on the sidelines and away from the technology. Source link
Despite some dedicated critics saying otherwise, Bitcoin hitting $0 is extremely unlikely due to its strong global community, established infrastructure and historical resilience. Source link
Three GOP lawmakers asked SEC Chair Gary Gensler to turn over information on his agency’s hiring process, claiming they had found evidence of a political ideology-driven hire. Source link