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Bitcoin hacker sentenced to 5 years in prison

Man who stole and laundered roughly $1B in bitcoin is sentenced to 5 years in prison

A computer expert who stole bitcoin worth billions of dollars at current prices — and then spent years laundering some of the hacked cryptocurrency with help from his wife — has been sentenced to five years in prison.

BBC on MSN · 3h

Bitcoin hacker sentenced to five years in prison

A hacker has been sentenced to five years in a US prison for laundering the proceeds of one of the biggest ever cryptocurrency thefts. Ilya Lichtenstein pleaded guilty last year to hacking into the Bitfinex cryptocurrency exchange in 2016 and stealing almost 20,000 bitcoin.

Reuters on MSN · 7h

US man sentenced to 5 years over laundering crypto stolen from Bitfinex hack

A New York technology entrepreneur was sentenced to five years in prison on Thursday after pleading guilty last year to laundering funds stolen from Bitfinex one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges,

Bitcoin Trades Around $91K as ETF Inflows Remain Strong

cryptonews · 38m

Spot Bitcoin ETFs See $401M Outflow, Breaking Six-Day Inflow Streak

Bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced a sharp reversal on November 14, posting a combined net outflow of $400.7 million.

Investopedia · 10h

Should You Trade Options on Spot Bitcoin ETFs?

The recent approval of listed options on Spot Bitcoin ETFs opens up new opportunities for hedging and speculation in the crypto market.

Business Insider · 17h

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Trades Around $91K as ETF Inflows Remain Strong

This article originally appeared in First Mover, CoinDesk’s daily newsletter, putting the latest moves in crypto markets in context. Subscribe to

Elon Musk names his US government department after Doge coin

Forbes · 16h

Elon Musk Issues Surprise Crypto Endorsement Amid $3 Trillion Bitcoin And Dogecoin Price Boom

Elon Musk, the Tesla billionaire who has been named by U.S. president-elect Donald Trump to lead the new "Department of Government Efficiency".

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

Dogecoin soars after Trump's Elon Musk announcement: What to know about the cryptocurrency

Dogecoin, the meme cryptocurrency often associated with Elon Musk, soared in value after President-elect Donald Trump greenlit the tech billionaire's ideas for a new executive department by a similar name.

TechCrunch on MSN · 1d

What’s DOGE? Musk’s new political appointment under Trump is a crypto joke

President-elect Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that one of his top donors, Elon Musk, will co-lead the newly created Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE. It’s a not-even-thinly-veiled nod to the popular Doge meme,

Bitcoin, donald trump and cryptocurrency

Hosted on MSN · 1d

As Bitcoin climbs, market buzzes over “Trump Pump” and cryptocurrency's true value

Bitcoin’s continued rally toward $100,000 reveals shifting public interest and powerful economic trends at play.

Investopedia on MSN · 1d

Bitcoin's Dominance of Crypto Market Reaches Highest Level Since 2021

The Bitcoin Dominance Index, which measures bitcoin's share of the overall crypto market, has reached its highest level since March 2021.

Reuters · 1d

Global crypto market tops $3 trillion on hopes of Trump-fuelled boom

The global cryptocurrency market's value has topped $3 trillion as the election of Donald Trump as U.S. president spurred bets that friendlier U.S. regulation could usher in a new boom for all corners of the asset class.

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Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Take A U-Turn As Jerome Powell's Statements Dampen Rate Cut Expectations: Analytics Firm Explains Why BTC Bull Market Has Not Yet End…

Leading cryptocurrencies pulled back Thursday as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's remarks poured cold water on rate cut ...

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Bitcoin tops $87,000 for record high. What to know about crypto's post-election rally

As money continues to pour into crypto following Donald Trump’s election victory, bitcoin has climbed to yet another record ...

What Is Pepe Cryptocurrency?

Pepe coin, a memecoin based on Pepe the Frog character created by Matt Furie in 2005, is the tokenised version of this ...

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'Bitcoin Is Here To Stay, Poised For Significant Growth,' Says Former TD Ameritrade CEO Joe Moglia

Joe Moglia, former CEO of TD Ameritrade, on Thursday asserted that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is a permanent fixture in the ...

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Bitcoin Rallies: Time To Book Profits?

Only investors with knowledge of cryptocurrencies, long-term conviction, and a long horizon should invest in this asset class ...

Bitcoin Prices Rally Past $90,000 As Demand Gains Strength

Bitcoin prices rose sharply today, blowing past the $90,000 level and setting a new record as the digital currency benefited ...

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Pennsylvania Introduces Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Act To Invest Up To $700 Million In BTC

President-elect Donald Trump's proposal to establish a national Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) reserve has sparked a wave of support ...

DMR News (English) on MSN14h

Cryptocurrency Markets Approach ‘Extreme Greed,’ Potential Deleveraging Ahead of $100K Bitcoin

As cryptocurrency markets experience a sharp upward trajectory, signs of overheating are emerging, with some market leaders ...

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