Cryptocurrency
DOJ files to seize $225 million in crypto from scammers
DOJ files to seize $225 million in crypto from scammers The Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a civil complaint to seize $225.3 million in cryptocurrency linked to crypto investment scams. The seizures are part of a larger effort to crack down on “pig butchering” rings, which use fake romantic relationships and other tactics to […]
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Netflix’s series about the FTX fiasco has found its leading effective altruists
Netflix’s series about the FTX fiasco has found its leading effective altruists Netflix has cast Anthony Boyle as Sam Bankman-Fried and Julia Garner as Caroline Ellison in its upcoming drama series “The Altruists”, which tells the story of how they stole billions from FTX cryptocurrency exchange. The series, executive produced by Graham Moore and Jacqueline […]
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AI could consume more power than Bitcoin by the end of 2025
AI could consume more power than Bitcoin by the end of 2025 A new analysis suggests that artificial intelligence (AI) could consume more power than Bitcoin by the end of 2025. According to Alex de Vries-Gao, a PhD candidate at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Institute for Environmental Studies, AI already accounts for up to a fifth […]
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Trump’s media company says it’s buying $2.5 billion in Bitcoin
Trump’s media company says it’s buying $2.5 billion in Bitcoin President Donald Trump’s media company, Truth Social, plans to buy $2.5 billion worth of Bitcoin through a partnership with approximately 50 institutional investors. The company will use the funds to establish a large holding of Bitcoin and has partnered with Crypto.com and Anchorage Digital to […]
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Sam Altman’s eye-scanning project launches cryptocurrency in the US
Sam Altman’s eye-scanning project launches cryptocurrency in the US Sam Altman’s eye-scanning project, Worldcoin, is launching its cryptocurrency in the US for the first time, starting this week. Users who scan their eyes at a World orb will receive 16 units of Worldcoin (WLD), which can be used to purchase goods and services. Worldcoin will […]
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Nike is facing a lawsuit from people who bought its NFTs
Nike is facing a lawsuit from people who bought its NFTs Nike is facing a lawsuit from customers who bought its NFTs (RTFKT) due to the company’s decision to wind down its virtual show project. The plaintiffs claim that Nike did not disclose that the NFTs were “unregistered securities” and accuse the company of causing […]
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