US gov’t job could allow Elon Musk to defer capital gains tax
The ‘DOGE’ department proposed by Elon Musk could allow the Tesla CEO to divest many of his assets and defer paying taxes. Go to Source
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Crypto founder paid LA cops to extort victim for crypto, FBI alleges
Adam Iza, the founder of the crypto trading platform Zort, allegedly paid Los Angeles Sheriff’s deputies for information that he used to blackmail a target he intended to rob. Go to Source
Venezuela bans crypto mining to protect power grid
This move follows a recent crackdown that involved confiscating 2,000 cryptocurrency mining devices as part of an anti-corruption initiative. Go to Source
London’s ‘Joe Rogan’ and crypto advocate Brian Rose makes bid for mayor
The former Wall Street and City of London banker is making his second bid to become mayor of London. Go to Source
The Fall of Medici Bank: Lessons on Fractional Reserve Banking From 15th Century Italy
Amid the banking chaos of the 21st century, some are looking back more than 600 years ago, to the Medici Bank — one of the most powerful banks of its time. It established its business and became one of the most respected banks in Europe during its prime, and the prominent Italian family of bankers … Read more
Elizabeth Warren Explains Her ‘Anti-Crypto Army’ Stance; Waves of Democrats Oppose Her Bitcoin Criticism
Elizabeth Warren, the Democratic senator from Massachusetts, has recently launched a political campaign against cryptocurrencies as she seeks a third term in office in 2024. In a recent interview on “Meet the Press Reports” with NBC’s Chuck Todd, Warren likened buying bitcoin to “buying air.” Despite her stated distrust of banks, Warren told the show … Read more
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried Faces New Bribery Charges for Alleged Crypto Payment to Chinese Officials
Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the former CEO of FTX, now faces a 13-count indictment as U.S. officials have added new charges. One of the new charges alleges that SBF leveraged $40 million to influence “one or more Chinese government officials.” Details of the Bribery Charges Against Sam Bankman-Fried Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the co-founder and former CEO … Read more
Head of Venezuelan Crypto Watchdog Sunacrip Arrested on Alleged Corruption Charges; Institution to Face Restructuring
Joselit Ramirez, head of the Venezuelan cryptocurrency authority Sunacrip, was arrested on March 18, according to reports from local media. Ramirez, who led the institution from its creation in 2018, was arrested for being allegedly involved in corruption schemes, including the embezzlement of $3 billion related to unregistered oil sales. Sunacrip Boss Joselit Ramirez Arrested … Read more
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried Faces New Charges in Multi-Billion Dollar Fraud Case
Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the disgraced co-founder of FTX, faces four more charges after a new indictment was unsealed on Wednesday. The charges include operating an unlicensed money transfer business and conspiring to commit bank fraud. SBF Gets 4 New Charges Tacked Onto His Indictment The former CEO of FTX was originally indicted 72 days ago … Read more
Report: Former FTX Director of Engineering Nishad Singh Negotiating Plea Deal with Prosecutors
Another member of Sam Bankman-Fried’s inner circle allegedly plans to plead guilty to criminal charges for his role in the alleged fraud that occurred at the cryptocurrency exchange FTX. According to unnamed sources familiar with the matter, Nishad Singh, FTX’s former director of engineering, is attempting to negotiate a deal with New York prosecutors. Sources … Read more
