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Julian Assange Received $500K Bitcoin Donation From Anonymous Bitcoin Whale
27.6.2024
WikiLeaks co-founder Julian Assange has received a $500,000 bitcoin {{BTC}} donation to cover the cost of a private jet that flew him out of the UK after he reached a plea deal with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)
TON ecosystem flooded with phishing attacks, SlowMist warns
24.6.2024
The founder of SlowMist has warned that the Telegram messenger ecosystem is “too free” for exploiters of the TON ecosystem
Craig Wright Lied To Court: UK Judge Reveals
20.5.2024
An Australian computer scientist named Craig Wright, who has frequently claimed to be the anonymous creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto, was found not guilty by a UK High Court judge on May 20.
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Crypto Whales Bet 300K USDT On A Crazy Hand Of Poker At CoinPoker
23.4.2024
Celebrity poker player Antanas ‘Tony G’ Guoga won a pot worth just over $300,000 this weekend on the CoinPoker website, beating an anonymous whale in a high-stakes 1000/2000 game.
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Is Monero the anonymous king of crypto?
29.3.2024
Monero, an open-source cryptocurrency, was launched in 2014 with a greater privacy orientation. The blockchain is intentionally configured to be opaque. This attribute accomplishes privacy in transaction details like the sender’s and receiver’s information and the amount transacted. In addition...
Expert Clarifies No EU-Wide Ban on Anonymous Crypto Wallets
25.3.2024
Industry expert Patrick Hansen clarified that the EU’s recent anti-money laundering (AML) law does not specifically target banning anonymous crypto accounts.
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EU Anti-Money Laundering Laws Ban Provision of Services for Anonymous Cryptocurrency Accounts
24.3.2024
A new set of anti-money laundering laws passed by the EU has banned crypto asset service providers from servicing and providing custody to anonymous cryptocurrency accounts. The approved proposal for the “prevention of the use of the financial system for the purposes of money laundering...
Crypto Billionaire Arthur Hayes and BRC-20 Creator Domo Invest in Bitcoin Ordinals Wallet Oyl’s $3M Raise
8.3.2024
BitMEX founder and American crypto billionaire Arthur Hayes joined anonymous developer Domo, creator of the Bitcoin BRC-20 token standard, in a $3 million pre-seed funding round for Bitcoin Ordinals wallet Oyl. Crypto asset manager Arca led the round. Other backers include Kanosei and FlamingoDAO....
Simplified KYC Means DeFi Compliance Without Compromising On Privacy
5.3.2024
It’s almost impossible to remain anonymous in the traditional financial world because banks and other financial institutions will always demand some form of identity before they do business with anyone. That’s in stark contrast to crypto and decentralized finance, where users interact via their...
Is Monero anonymous? How untraceable is XMR?
22.2.2024
Monero, introduced in 2014, stands out among cryptocurrencies for its robust emphasis on privacy, decentralization, and fungibility. Its privacy-centric approach is realized through innovative techniques such as ring signatures, stealth addresses, and confidential transactions. Ring signatures...
K-pop Stars Choi Si-won, Cho Hyun-young Deny South Korean ‘Scam Coin’ Involvement
16.2.2024
K-pop stars Choi Si-won and Cho Hyun-young have denied allegations that they were involved in promoting so-called South Korean “scam coins.” Their denials come amid ongoing controversy and suspicions surrounding the blockchain-powered sports platform Winnerz. A growing number of top-level South...
‘No South Korea Bitcoin ETF Approval Before Elections,’ Say Experts
15.1.2024
Source: Wit/Adobe South Korean regulators will not give the green light to a domestic Bitcoin spot ETF before the nation’s next general elections, insiders claim. Per Sobija Mandueneun Shinmun, anonymous financial investment industry officials believe that any new crypto regulation will...
Binance Threatens Delisting of 10 Privacy Coins, Including Monero and Zcash Amid Regulatory Crackdown
4.1.2024
Binance threatened to delist prominent privacy cryptocurrencies Monero and Zcash due to increased regulatory attention surrounding anonymous digital assets. Image by Vadim Artyukhin, Unsplash. On Thursday, Binance warned it may soon delist 10 prominent privacy coins, including Monero, Zcash,...
Anonymous Crypto Interests Bombard Key Senator Sherrod Brown With Political Ads
13.12.2023
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), the chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, is arguably the most important lawmaker currently standing in the way of a crypto regulation bill, and industry interests have paid for a new campaign in his own back yard to nudge him
Revolutionizing Anonymity: Bitcoin Mixer Tumbler.io in the Era of Crypto Surveillance
13.12.2023
Bitcoin Mixer – Best Way to Avoid Government Surveillance? Due to the widespread use of blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin have come under increased scrutiny from governments and malicious enterprises alike. It is becoming more difficult to remain financially anonymous...
Bitcoin Boost: GTA VI Trailer Leak Features ‘Buy BTC’ Message
7.12.2023
Source: WallStreetBTCX / Twitter Before Rockstar Games had time to release the official version, an anonymous leaker revealed the Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer – donning a buy-BTC ad. There has been a lot of debate over whether the much-anticipated game would feature an in-game cryptoasset. Many...
Blockstream CEO Adam Back Predicts $700k Bitcoin Within 2 Years – Here’s How
5.12.2023
Source: Pexels Bitcoin (BTC)’s market cap could flip that of gold within two years, thus bringing its price up to $700,000 per coin. That’s according to Blockstream CEO Adam Back – a “Bitcoin OG” and one of the internet’s popular suspects for being Bitcoin’s anonymous creator, Satoshi Nakamoto....
KyberSwap Director Demands Executive Control and Asset Surrender in Bold Negotiation Terms
30.11.2023
Kyber Director demands company takeover and assets after the attack. Image by Катерина Євтехова, Adobe Stock. The anonymous attacker behind the recent $47 million exploit of the decentralized crypto exchange KyberSwap has outlined bold demands in proposed negotiation terms made public on November...
Bitcoin User Claims Hack Triggered Record $3M Bitcoin Fee, 139 BTC Lost
27.11.2023
Bitcoin hack drained user’s wallet and forced record $3 million transaction fee payment. Image by Myst, Adobe Stock. A Bitcoin user has come forward claiming they were the victim of a hack that led to the record-breaking $3 million Bitcoin transaction fee paid last week. The anonymous user...
Indian Airport Threatened With Bomb Blast if $1M Bitcoin Not Paid in 48 Hours
24.11.2023
Source: Pexels Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) in India received a bomb threat on Thursday, with an anonymous sender demanding $1 million in Bitcoin (BTC) within 48 hours. The threatening email, originating from the address quaidacasrol@gmail.com,...