To Survive the New Era of Robot Spam, Look to Crypto’s History
Human communication systems are under threat from linguistic robots (AI). But the same spammy problem helped lead to the creation of Bitcoin.
'Razzlekhan,' Husband Agree to Plea Deal in Bitfinex Hack Laundering Case Worth Billions
The pair will forfeit the proceeds from nearly 120,000 bitcoins they allegedly laundered from the hacked crypto exchange.
First Mover Americas: ProShares Dismisses Concerns Over Cost of Tracking Futures
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for July 21, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
Price analysis 7/21: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, ADA, SOL, DOGE, MATIC, LTC, DOT
Several Bitcoin price indicators suggest that BTC’s narrow trading range could end soon, resulting in a volatile price move in BTC and altcoins.
Bitcoin no longer asset of choice for criminals — former Elliptic crypto adviser
Criminals have moved away from using Bitcoin for money laundering, with stablecoins emerging as an alternative due to accessibility.
US state agency issues alert on crypto fraud happening over social media
Vermont issued the investor alert after a 74-year-old man lost his life savings of over $340,000 in a crypto fraud orchestrated over Instagram and Telegram.
Indonesia launches its crypto exchange and clearing house
The platform, monitored by local regulators, will be the only space in the country where the legal exchange of digital assets is allowed.
Canadian police warn crypto investors on growing home robbery trend
Perpetrators have impersonated delivery drivers in order to break into the homes of victims to steal cryptocurrency.
US DoJ accuses FTX founder of leaking private diary of Caroline Ellison
Sam Bankman-Fried attempted to publicly discredit government witness Caroline Ellison, who was once his business ally and a romantic partner, the DoJ argued.
US Justice Department to double its crypto team, target ransomware crimes
The National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team, established in 2021, will be merged with the Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section.
Dota 2, Rocket League pros ‘want to explore’ Web3 and blockchain gaming
Professional Dota 2 player Erik “Tofu” Engel believes that Web3 has very beneficial features for gamers.
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Fear and Greed Index Sinks Into Neutral Territory, a Sign of Investor Uncertainty
The decline reflects an asset that has been stuck in a tight trading range. PLUS: Bitcoin plods below $30K amid another sluggish day for cryptos in which LINK was a rare bright spot.
