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Bitcoin hacker sentenced to 5 years in prison

US hacker sentenced over Bitcoin heist worth billions

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 in the case involving the Bitfinex cryptocurrency exchange being hacked in 2016 and the theft of almost 120,000 bitcoin.

U.S. News & World Report · 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,

Axios on MSN · 2h

Hacker who laundered billions stolen crypto sentenced to 5 years in prison

Bitcoin hacker Ilya Lichtenstein was sentenced on Thursday for his role in a money laundering conspiracy related to the theft of $3.6 billion worth of cryptocurrency from virtual currency exchange Bitfinex,

Elon Musk names his US government department after Doge coin

Forbes · 17h

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 Rises Above $93,000

USA Today · 1d

Bitcoin rises above $90,000 on Trump euphoria

The world's biggest cryptocurrency has become one of the most eye-catching movers in the week since the election.

Bloomberg on MSN · 1d

Bitcoin Rises Above $93,000 as Rally Resumes on Trump Optimism

Bitcoin notched another record high, climbing above $93,000 for the first time, with traders exuberant over President-elect Donald Trump’s rhetorical support for crypto.

Forbes · 1d

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 from rising demand.

Bitcoin Reaches Record High of $93,458

The Associated Press - Busines… · 2d

Bitcoin neared $90,000 in a new 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 high.

DeFiance on MSN · 14h

Bitcoin Reaches Record High of $93,458 Amid Pro-Crypto Sentiment Following Trump’s Election

Bitcoin has soared to a record high of $93,458 following Donald Trump’s presidential victory, as market confidence builds around pro-crypto policies. Ethereum and Dogecoin are also seeing major gains,

The Independent on MSN · 1d

Bitcoin’s record-breaking price rally continues amid ‘Trump bump’ crypto frenzy

Bitcoin’s record-breaking price rally continues amid ‘Trump bump’ crypto frenzy - Latest price gains form part of ‘paradigm shift’ for crypto industry, according to one analyst

Bitcoin Trades Around $91K

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

Wall Street Journal · 1d

Bitcoin Trades Above $90,000 for First Time

The price of bitcoin climbed above $90,000 to notch another intraday record Wednesday, building on a hot streak since Election Day. The largest cryptocurrency by market value traded as high as $93,445 before giving back some of its gains.

What You Need To Know Before Buying Your First Bitcoin

A guide beyond the hype that helps you avoid common mistakes and make informed decisions when entering the bitcoin market for ...

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Bitcoin’s Speculative Frenzy Begins to Show Signs of Cooling in Futures Market

The record-breaking rally in Bitcoin since Donald Trump’s US presidential election victory is beginning to show signs of ...

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Bitcoin price can hit $100K by Thanksgiving if bulls hold key level

Bitcoin can still reach $100,000 by the end of November but BTC price support levels already run the risk of failing.

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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 ...

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Trump’s Ally Lummis Pushes to Sell Some of the Fed’s Gold to Buy Bitcoin

An ally of Donald Trump in the US Senate has a plan for filling up the president-elect’s proposed strategic Bitcoin stockpile ...

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Odell Beckham Jr. dunks on everyone who laughed at him for taking Rams salary in Bitcoin

Odell Beckham Jr. took his Rams salary in Bitcoin and 3 years later, he’s calling out people who said it “was dumb” ...

Exploring Bitcoin's Volatility

One of the enduring criticisms against Bitcoin is that it is volatile. I've heard this for over a decade. Let's take a quick ...

Retired NFL lineman Russell Okung waited 4 years to dunk on his Bitcoin haters

Almost exactly four years ago, then-Carolina Panthers offensive lineman Russell Okung took half of his $13 million salary for ...

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