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Mastermind of Bitcoin Mining Ponzi Scheme Extradited to the US: $20 Million in Victims’ Funds Laundered
1.12.2020
The US government says it has extradited Gutemberg Dos Santos, the co-founder of the Airbit Club Ponzi scheme from Panama and he now awaits his trial in a Manhattan court. Dos Santos is facing charges relating to his role in perpetuating a “cryptocurrency” scam which defrauded victims...
Over 5,000 Bitcoin Worth $97 Million from the 2016 Bitfinex Hack Spring Into Action
1.12.2020
As bitcoin surpassed its 2017 all-time high on Monday morning, a few hours later 5,045 BTC or $97 million worth of bitcoin from the 2016 Bitfinex hack was transferred. The hackers that stole the funds four years ago have moved the bitcoins numerous times this year. The hackers that stole 119,756...
Who Invests In Bitcoin More? Competition Among Multibillion Funds Is Now On
30.11.2020
After major hedge fund Tudor BVI decided to allocate "a low single-digit" of its assets to bitcoin (BTC) futures contracts earlier this year, another behemoth, the Guggenheim Macro Opportunities Fund just raised the stakes by announcing its plans to allocate up to 10% of its net assets....
Stack Funds hails Bitcoin's 'healthy correction' predicts ‘euphoria’ ahead
27.11.2020
Bitcoin could surge towards $100,000 next year following yesterday’s “healthy pullback”, with market psychology currently in the “belief” stage says Stack Funds
Renowned Finance Youtuber Andrei Jikh Invests Over $100K Into Cryptocurrencies
27.11.2020
The popular Youtuber Andrei Jikh published a video this week to his 978,000 Youtube subscribers explaining that he invested over $100,000 into crypto assets. Jikh details why he spent the funds on digital assets and he plans to share his investment experience in another video. Andrei Jikh is...
Galaxy Digital Bitcoin Funds Raise $59M as Institutional Cash Flows In
25.11.2020
Galaxy Digital's institutional bitcoin fund raised an average of $1.6 million from its 33 unnamed investors
‘Bypass’ Attack in Coldcard Bitcoin Wallet Could Trick Users Into Sending Incorrect Funds
25.11.2020
Bitcoin hardware wallet Coldcard is fixing a flaw that could trick users into sending bitcoin on mainnet when they meant to use its testnet
Binance Ramps Up Crackdown on US Users, Giving Them 14 Days to Withdraw Funds
24.11.2020
Binance is giving U.S. users 14 days to withdraw funds before their accounts are shuttered
Eth 2.0 Deposit Contract Secures Enough Funds to Launch
24.11.2020
The smart contract required for triggering Ethereum 2.0 has enough funds to begin activation of its most ambitious upgrade yet
Second Stimulus Checks: New Proposal Taps Unused Fed Funds, Lawmakers Call for Relief Now
23.11.2020
Americans are anxiously waiting to hear if they will receive a second round of stimulus checks as many are suffering due to the coronavirus-led economic crisis. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has a new proposal to immediately provide relief aid, while Nancy Pelosi has been discussing stimulus...
Pantera Raises $134M for Its Bitcoin Fund
22.11.2020
Formed in 2013, Pantera’s bitcoin fund was the first U.S.-based bitcoin fund
Institutions help drive rally as Bitcoin ETP volumes surge 50%
18.11.2020
Bitcoin and crypto ETPs have surged in market cap and volumes as institutions buy up BTC
Galaxy Digital Gets Initial Approval for New Bitcoin Fund in Canada
17.11.2020
The CI Galaxy Bitcoin Fund has had a preliminary prospectus approved by Canadian securities regulators for an initial public offering
Scaramucci’s Billion-Dollar Mega Hedge Fund Skybridge ‘May Hold Positions’ in Bitcoin
17.11.2020
In a filing registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the giant global investment firm Skybridge Capital explained that the fund Skybridge G II may invest in digital currencies like bitcoin. On November 13, the New York-based company with $7.7 billion assets under...
Scaramucci’s $9.2B SkyBridge ‘May Seek Exposure to Digital Assets’
16.11.2020
SkyBridge Capital is giving itself an opening to indirectly invest in bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies
MakerDAO Loans Can Be Gamed to Hold Out Funds From Liquidation, Startup Finds
16.11.2020
A loophole in MakerDAO’s collateralized debt market enables positions to be closed far more leniently than intended due to an oversight in the auction process
Crypto Long & Short: What We’re Getting Wrong About Druckenmiller and Bitcoin
15.11.2020
Stanley Druckenmiller’s comments about bitcoin were blown out of proportion. They were positive for crypto, but not for the reasons most believe
Uniswap blocked funds are close to a record $3 billion. What token choose?
13.11.2020
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Bitcoin Breaches $16K as (Committed) Holders Diss Dalio’s Diss
12.11.2020
Hedge fund titan Ray Dalio says bitcoin could be due for a reckoning. It didn't bother bitcoin: Prices rallied, and holders are holding on
Kucoin Recovers 84% of Funds Stolen in $280 Million Hack
11.11.2020
Kucoin chief executive officer Johnny Lyu revealed Wednesday that the exchange recovered 84%, or $235 million, of the $280 million stolen in one of crypto industry’s biggest hacks in September. In a tweet, Lyu said the affected funds have been recovered “via approaches like on-chain...