Bitcoin


Opinion

How a Bitcoin Mixer Laundering Conviction Might Be Appealed

Roman Sterlingov was convicted on four charges related to operating the crypto mixer Bitcoin Fog, a decision noted defense attorney Tor Ekeland intends to challenge.

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Policy

Craig Wright's Counsel Hits Back at COPA's Fraud Allegations in Closing Argument

Anthony Grabiner alleged that some of COPA's fraud claims had no exact proof.

Craig Wright heading to COPA trial on March 1  (Camomile Shumba/CoinDesk)

Finance

Why Diversification Matters for Crypto, Too

The rise of Bitcoin may tempt investors to ask “Why Not 100% Bitcoin?” Here’s why.

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Policy

El Salvador Axes Income Tax for Investments From Abroad

The nation, which is attempting to attract foreign capital, removed income tax on investment from overseas.

El Salvador (Esaú González, Unsplash)

Markets

Bitcoin Eyes $74K as BTC ETFs See Record $1B in Net Inflows

Spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds took in 14,706 BTC, or over $1 billion, in net inflows on Tuesday, data tracked by BitMEX Research shows.

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Markets

Bitcoin's Wild Four Hours: New Record of $73K, Tumble to $69K, Rebound to $71K, $360M in Liquidations

Momentum behind bitcoin's rally has waned so expect a period of consolidation, Matrixport analysts noted.

Rollercoaster (Matt Bowden/Unsplash)

Policy

Craig Wright ‘Committed Perjury’ in U.K. Trial Over Satoshi Claims, COPA Says

The Crypto Open Patent Alliance said it will ask U.K. prosecutors to consider pursuing Wright for “perjury” over his defense of forgery allegations.

Craig Wright (Eamonn M. McCormack/Getty Images for London Blockchain Conference )

Markets

Jamie Dimon Defends Right to Buy Bitcoin Even Though He Never Will

The JPMorgan CEO has been a consistent critic of the cryptocurrency, though his latest comments suggest maybe a tiny bit of softening.

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon (Win McNamee/Getty Images)

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