French prosecutors charged 25 people over a wave of crypto-related kidnappings. However, the masterminds remain at large.
The new launch expands IG’s existing cryptocurrency offering, as the company has previously offered crypto-based contracts for difference.
ZachXBT says both the wallet addresses that sent Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht 300 Bitcoin were active in 2014 and 2019 while he was in prison.
Meta shareholders shut down a proposal to assess whether Bitcoin should be added to its balance sheet, with just 0.08% of votes in favor of the idea.
Elon Musk says X’s new direct messaging feature will have “Bitcoin-style encryption,” which Bitcoiners were quick to correct and explain the technicalities.
Traders are maximizing short-term profit strategies as the long-term economic outlook becomes increasingly unclear, Arrash Yasavolian said.
According to PeckShield, 20 major crypto hacks were reported in May, resulting in total losses of $244.1 million.
Ross Ulbricht’s auction of personal belongings fetched more than $1.8M in Bitcoin, with standout items like his prison ID card and artwork drawing top bids.
An appearance from Michael Saylor on The Joe Rogan Experience would “shatter the internet,” according to a Bitcoiner.
Newer Bitcoin treasury companies have not yet been battle-tested in prolonged bear market conditions, the Bitcoin maximalist said.