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SBF Seeks Trump Pardon From Prison Cell " Bitbo
3+ hour, 48+ min ago (278+ words) Convicted FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is seeking a presidential pardon from inside a federal prison cell, telling FOX Business correspondent Susan Li in an exclusive phone interview that he would "absolutely" welcome one. When asked directly whether he wanted a…...
TRM: North Korea Behind 76% of 2026 Crypto Hacks " Bitbo
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (403+ words) According to blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs, North Korean hacking groups have stolen approximately $577 million in cryptocurrency through April 2026 " representing 76% of all crypto hack losses this year " across just two attacks. North Korea's share of total crypto hack losses has…...
SBF Withdraws New Trial Motion, Cites Unfair Judge " Bitbo
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (308+ words) Sam Bankman-Fried has withdrawn his motion for a new trial, telling New York Judge Lewis Kaplan in a court filing that he does not expect a fair hearing from the judge. In a letter filed Wednesday in the U. S. District Court…...
Secret Service Freezes $12 M in Crypto Fraud Operation " Bitbo
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (262+ words) An international enforcement crackdown led by the U. S. Secret Service disrupted more than $45 million in cryptocurrency fraud and froze $12 million in stolen funds, according to a statement released Thursday. The campaign, known as Operation Atlantic, lasted a week and included law…...
Bitcoin Depot Reports $3. 7 M BTC Theft in Hack " Bitbo
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (312+ words) Crypto ATM operator Bitcoin Depot has disclosed that a hacker stole 50. 9 BTC, worth roughly $3. 7 million, after gaining unauthorized access to internal systems tied to its corporate wallets. The breach occurred on March 23, when the attacker took control of credentials linked…...
Irish Drug Dealer's Lost 500 BTC Moves, Likely Seized by Police " Bitbo
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (323+ words) A dormant bitcoin wallet linked to Irish drug dealer Clifton Collins moved 500 BTC " worth roughly $35 million " on March 24, after sitting untouched for a decade. According to Arkham Intelligence data, the wallet labeled "Clifton Collins: Lost Keys" transferred the funds to…...
South Korea Sells $21. 5 M in Recovered Seized Bitcoin " Bitbo
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (223+ words) South Korea's Gwangju District Prosecutors' Office sold 320. 8 BTC and sent 31. 6 billion won ($21. 5 million) in proceeds to the national treasury, according to local media reports. Chosun Ilbo reported the office liquidated the bitcoin in batches over 11 days, from Feb. 24 to March…...
U. S. Marshals Deny Selling BTC Seized from Samourai Wallet
5+ mon, 8+ hour ago (290+ words) US prosecutors" handling of bitcoin forfeited by Samourai Wallet developers is drawing scrutiny after conflicting reports over whether the assets were sold. The United States Marshals Service (USMS) told DL News it "has not sold the Bitcoin mentioned," disputing earlier…...
Russia Proposes Jail Time For Unregistered Crypto Miners
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (241+ words) Russia's Justice Ministry has proposed new criminal penalties targeting unregistered bitcoin miners, as officials say most mining activity remains outside the tax system. For mining tied to "outsize profits," the proposal would allow up to five years in prison, up…...
Coinbase Says India Arrest Made in Insider Bribery
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (265+ words) Coinbase said a former customer support agent was arrested in India amid an investigation into insider bribery and customer data theft. Chief Executive Officer Brian Armstrong said on Dec. 27 the arrest involved an ex-support agent and thanked Hyderabad Police for…...