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US Government Now Offers Informants Crypto Rewards in Addition to Bank Wires, Suitcases Full of Cash

Attendees of the Black Hat hacker conference in Las Vegas were introduced to a new advertisement crafted by the U.S. State Department. According to individuals who accessed the government advertisement…

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Darknet Users Leverage a New Blockchain Analytics Tool That Scans for Ties to Criminal Activity

According to the blockchain intelligence firm Elliptic, cybercriminals are leveraging cryptocurrency analytics to get ahead of law enforcement. Elliptic says a “blockchain analytics tool has been launched on the dark…

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Crypto-Friendly Bank Backed by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Plans $2 Billion IPO on Nasdaq

Nubank, a Brazilian digital bank backed by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway, is reportedly planning an initial public offering (IPO) on Nasdaq. Nubank is crypto-friendly and offers investments in a bitcoin…

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Mi Store Portugal Reveals Crypto Acceptance, Xiaomi Says ‘Decision Was Made Without Knowledge or Approval’

On August 5, the Mi Store in Portugal announced that it was accepting cryptocurrencies including bitcoin, ethereum, tether, and dash. At the time, the Mi Store Portugal said it was…

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Rammstein Vocalist in Conflict With Russian Museum Over Unauthorized NFT Sale

Till Lindemann, lead singer of the German metal band Rammstein, has angered Russia’s renowned Hermitage Museum with a crypto initiative. The musician seeks over a hundred thousand euros for an…

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UK Police Seize USB Stick With Ethereum Worth $9.5 Million

British detectives have seized $22.25 million from operators of an international cryptocurrency scam. Among the items seized was a USB stick containing ethereum worth $9.5 million. The police are now…

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Dionne Warwick to Headline DOGE-Themed Festival Dogepalooza 2021

While dogecoin fans saw the first crypto-scented Dogecan body spray made by Axe, Oscar Mayer’s 10-pack of dogecoin branded weenies, and an augmented reality game called Dogemon Go, supporters now…

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Intel Discloses Holding Coinbase Stake in Filing With SEC

Computer chip manufacturer Intel Corp. has revealed it holds a stake in the leading U.S. cryptocurrency exchange, Coinbase. The tech giant purchased the shares worth almost $800,000 after the digital…

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Soccer Superstar Lionel Messi Gets Part of His Contract Paid in Cryptocurrency

Lionel Messi, the Argentinian soccer superstar, has opted to receive cryptocurrency as part of his new contract signed with the French club Paris Saint-Germain. The club revealed that the player…

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