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8 Months of Inactivity, Then Millions Withdrawn: What’s Going on With the US Government’s Seized Crypto?

October 24, 2024 by DIGIT

Blockchain monitoring firm Arkham Intelligence has reported that the U.S. government recently initiated a significant transaction, withdrawing $5.4 million from the decentralized finance (defi) platform Aave. This transfer marks the first activity on this specific government-linked address in eight months. Arkham, known for tracking high-profile movements on the blockchain, flagged the event with an alert, … Read more

Only Bitfinex may get restitution in 2016 hack, per government filing

October 9, 2024 by DIGIT

Bitfinex socialized the loss from the hack and reimbursed its customers within eight months, but potential victims can still come forward. Go to Source

US sanctions Russian crypto platforms for money laundering ties

September 26, 2024 by DIGIT

Two crypto exchanges and two individuals have been sanctioned for ties to underground finance. Go to Source

Bill seeks to create SEC-CFTC joint committee on digital assets

September 12, 2024 by DIGIT

Congressman John Rose would make the agencies work together and listen to user and industry representatives. Go to Source

Mt. Gox and US gov’t could introduce $14b Bitcoin selling pressure

August 30, 2024 by DIGIT

Bitcoin’s crabwalk could extend into September, as Mt. Gox and the US government threaten to add nearly $15 billion worth of additional selling pressure. Go to Source

AI vs. human leadership: Debate over plan to govern Cheyenne with AI

August 27, 2024 by DIGIT

AI technology could drastically reduce inequalities and expand access to services in local and state governments, many believe. Go to Source

AI v. human leadership: Debate over plan to govern Cheyenne with AI

August 27, 2024 by DIGIT

AI technology could drastically reduce inequalities and expand access to services in local and state governments, many believe. Go to Source

US gov’t $590M Silk Road Bitcoin transfer to Coinbase unlikely to be sold: Analyst

August 15, 2024 by DIGIT

The government could also be looking to custody or trade the Bitcoin, based on a recent partnership with Coinbase Prime. Go to Source

Blockchain gets down and dirty fighting fraud at California’s DMV

August 8, 2024 by DIGIT

It’s not the world’s first chain-based property transfer protocol, but it could be one of the most impactful, given its scale and prominence. Go to Source

Kamala Harris chooses Governor Walz as US Presidential running mate

August 6, 2024 by DIGIT

Walz has previously advocated for more stringent crypto regulations, to ensure the stability of the legacy financial system. Go to Source