US Senators Secretly Work to Block Safeguards Against Surveillance Abuse
Senator Mark Warner is trying to pass new limits on when the government can wiretap Americans. At least two senators are quietly trying to stop him. Powered by...
Chainalysis Chief Economist Joins Tether Amidst Ongoing Class Action Lawsuit
Amidst a legal challenge, Tether, the USDT stablecoin issuer, has made a strategic appointment. The Chief Economist of crypto surveillance company Chainalysis, Philip Gradwell, has been brought on board as Tether’s Head of Economics. This move comes at a time when Tether and its sister crypto exchange Bitfinex are facing a class action lawsuit. The […] Powered by...
Tokyo-Based Metaplanet Adds Almost 22 More Bitcoin to Its Treasury
Metaplanet, a Tokyo-based public company, has revealed that it has acquired more bitcoin for its treasury holdings. According to disclosure statements, Metaplanet acquired 21.877 bitcoin, spending about $1.26 million (200 million Japanese yen) for this purpose. Now, Metaplanet holds 225.61 bitcoin, having paid a little over $14.17 million for the cryptocurrency acquired. In May, the […] Powered by...
Tech Billionaire Michael Dell Calls Bitcoin Fascinating
Michael Dell, the founder and CEO of Dell Technologies, has expressed his fascination with Bitcoin on social media. Dell, who has a net worth of approximately $108 billion, shared a recent video of Blackrock CEO Larry Fink discussing bitcoin on CNBC. This move is significant as Dell’s endorsement could influence the tech and finance industries’ […] Powered by...
Australian Court Convicts Bitconnect Promoter for Providing Unlicensed Advice
John Bigatton, the Australian promoter of Bitconnect, has been convicted by the Sydney District Court for providing unlicensed financial advice, violating section 911B(1) of the Corporations Act 2001, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) announced Monday. Between August 2017 and January 2018, Bigatton promoted Bitconnect through seminars and social media, claiming significant returns on […] Powered by...
