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Ripple Donates $1 Million to New Super PAC Seeking to Unseat Senator Elizabeth Warren

Ripple Labs has donated $1 million to the Commonwealth Unity Fund, a new super PAC established by pro-crypto attorney James Murphy, aiming to unseat Senator Elizabeth Warren with John Deaton…

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Tanzania Seeks to Shore up Local Currency With Directive Mandating Tourists to Use Shillings

Tanzania’s Ministry of Tourism and Natural Resources has mandated that all fees in the tourism sector must be paid in local currency, aligning with a government directive for local transactions…

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Judge Refers Craig Wright for Criminal Prosecution in Bitcoin Case

Craig Wright has been referred for criminal investigation in Britain for alleged perjury. Wright claimed to have authored the foundational 2008 Bitcoin white paper under the pseudonym “Satoshi Nakamoto.” He…

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Cambodian Firm Receives $150K in Crypto From North Korean Hackers

A major payments firm in Cambodia, Huione Pay, received over $150,000 in cryptocurrency from a digital wallet used by the North Korean hacking group Lazarus, according to blockchain data reviewed…

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Chainalysis Chief Economist Joins Tether Amidst Ongoing Class Action Lawsuit

Amidst a legal challenge, Tether, the USDT stablecoin issuer, has made a strategic appointment. The Chief Economist of crypto surveillance company Chainalysis, Philip Gradwell, has been brought on board as…

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Tokyo-Based Metaplanet Adds Almost 22 More Bitcoin to Its Treasury

Metaplanet, a Tokyo-based public company, has revealed that it has acquired more bitcoin for its treasury holdings. According to disclosure statements, Metaplanet acquired 21.877 bitcoin, spending about $1.26 million (200…

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Australian Court Convicts Bitconnect Promoter for Providing Unlicensed Advice

John Bigatton, the Australian promoter of Bitconnect, has been convicted by the Sydney District Court for providing unlicensed financial advice, violating section 911B(1) of the Corporations Act 2001, the Australian…

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China’s Economic Influence Noted by Majority in 35 Countries, Pew Survey Shows

A Pew Research Center survey of 35 countries, published last week, highlights China’s significant economic influence, with perceptions varying by income level. The survey covers Argentina, Australia, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil,…

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