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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

Who is Peter Todd, the man HBO named as Satoshi Nakamoto

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

IMDB reveals HBO’s Bitcoin documentary secret: Everyone in the cast is Satoshi

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

Texas town residents sue Marathon Digital over crypto mine noise

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

DHS says it thwarted over 500 crypto ransom attacks in 3 years

The US Homeland Security Investigations (HIS) Cyber Crimes Center reported it disrupted hundreds of ransom attacks since its formation in 2021. Source link

Crypto Fear & Greed Index Jumps Back into Greed Territory

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 a mixed bag for national economies

Country-wide Bitcoin adoption could boost financial inclusion and trade, but challenges like volatility and regulatory hurdles might create mixed economic impacts.  Source link

Crypto adoption still stunted by lack of technical literacy

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

What ‘far-fetched’ scenarios could still send Bitcoin price to $0?

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

US House Republicans probe SEC’s Gensler on political hiring claims

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