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DOJ Charges Latvian National for Role in 'Trickbot' Ransomware Scam

The "Trickbot Group" told victims they would need to purchase special software through a bitcoin address to decrypt their files.

The DOJ tied a Latvian national for alleged participation in a cybercrime group.

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Market Wrap: Musk-Induced Sell-Off Spurs Crypto Price Drop Before a Slight Recovery

Bitcoin dipped below $36K and ether fell under $2.6K on Tesla CEO’s bearish tweets, wiping out some leveraged players in the market.

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BlockFi's Botched Promo Payouts Continued Into April, Adding More Confusion for Users

The faulty deposits left users confused and frustrated.

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Open Positions in CME-Based Bitcoin Futures Slump to 5 1/2-Month Low

Open interest in the CME's standard bitcoin futures contract has hit the lowest since mid-December.

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Bitcoin Drops After Musk Tweets of Breakup

Musk's broken heart sent BTC down nearly 7%.

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Fails Test of $40K While Ether Loses Steam Near $2.9K

Meanwhile, the cost of gas fees on the Ethereum network is near a three-month low.

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Bitcoin’s Bull Market ‘May Have Come to an End,’ Says MRB Partners

Some analysts expect limited upside in bitcoin despite the possibility of a brief bounce.

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Hamas Sees Surge in Donations Through Bitcoin: Report

An unidentified Hamas official said there has been a "spike" in the past month, the Wall Street Journal reported.

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