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Apr 20, 2024, 6:08 AM
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Data centers fuel AI and crypto but could threaten climate, experts say
Energy usage of data centers is expected to soar in coming years, experts say, threatening the climate.Apr 20, 2024, 6:08 AM
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Apr 4, 2024, 12:37 PM
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Brooklyn prosecutors target 'pig butchering' crypto scam that cost victims millions
Brooklyn-based victims were scammed out of $5 million after they were convinced to invest in cryptocurrency.Apr 4, 2024, 12:37 PM
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Apr 1, 2024, 11:38 AM
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FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried speaks out after sentencing: 'I'm haunted, every day, by what was lost'
Former crypto entrepreneur Sam Bankman-Fried told ABC News in an exclusive interview that he is remorseful for his actions.Apr 1, 2024, 11:38 AM
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Mar 28, 2024, 1:56 PM
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Disgraced former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years for financial fraud, must forfeit $11 billion for victims
Sam Bankman-Fried was sentenced to 25 years in prison Thursday for orchestrating what prosecutors have called one of the biggest financial frauds in American history.Mar 28, 2024, 1:56 PM
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Mar 11, 2024, 11:13 AM
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Bitcoin soars to record high following UK approval of crypto asset
The price of the cryptocurrency surpassed $72,000 on Monday.Mar 11, 2024, 11:13 AM
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Feb 29, 2024, 2:31 PM
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What's driving the bitcoin surge? Experts weigh in.
Bitcoin has climbed more than 20% over the past four days.Feb 29, 2024, 2:31 PM
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Feb 1, 2024, 2:30 PM
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Crypto exchange Binance sued by Hamas hostages, Oct. 7 victims' families for allegedly 'facilitating terrorism'
The lawsuit, filed in Manhattan federal court, also named Iran and Syria and is the first of what could be a torrent of lawsuits over the Hamas attack against Israel.Feb 1, 2024, 2:30 PM
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Jan 23, 2024, 8:25 AM
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Pastor created 'worthless' cryptocurrency targeting Christians to support 'lavish lifestyle': Authorities
A pastor and his wife who created a cryptocurrency targeting Christians and used the money to fund their “lavish lifestyle” has been charged with fraud, authorities say.Jan 23, 2024, 8:25 AM
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Jan 11, 2024, 2:54 PM
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US approved bitcoin ETFs. Are they a good investment?
Bitcoin ETFs promise significant potential gains but also notable risks.Jan 11, 2024, 2:54 PM
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Dec 13, 2023, 5:05 AM
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Is El Salvador's crypto push working? Some concerns remain amid sharp reforms
President Bukele says that the country is now making a profit on Bitcoin investment amid economic and social reforms in the country.Dec 13, 2023, 5:05 AM
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Nov 21, 2023, 3:54 PM
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Binance founder Chengpeng Zhao pleads guilty to money laundering charges: DOJ
Binance founder Chengpeng Zhao to plead guilty to money laundering charges, DOJ said Tuesday.Nov 21, 2023, 3:54 PM
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Nov 1, 2023, 5:01 AM
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Key moments from trial of former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is standing trial nearly a year after the cryptocurrency trading platform's collapse.Nov 1, 2023, 5:01 AM
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Oct 31, 2023, 12:47 PM
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Sam Bankman-Fried says he didn't know about hedge fund spending $8B
FTX founder and former crypto billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried continued to testify Tuesday at his federal fraud and conspiracy trial.Oct 31, 2023, 12:47 PM
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Oct 30, 2023, 2:16 PM
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Sam Bankman-Fried testimony: FTX founder deflects blame in testimony for collapse
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried told the jury Monday he confronted Caroline Ellison with concerns Alameda Research could become insolvent.Oct 30, 2023, 2:16 PM
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Oct 11, 2023, 1:35 PM
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FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried didn't think rules applied to him, ex-girlfriend says
Sam Bankman-Fried believed in utilitarianism and said rules against lying or stealing inhibited his ability to maximize the greatest benefit, his ex-girlfriend testified.Oct 11, 2023, 1:35 PM
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Oct 10, 2023, 3:23 PM
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Sam Bankman-Fried thought he had 5% chance of becoming president, ex-girlfriend says
Disgraced crypto executive Sam Bankman-Fried thought there was a "5% chance he would become president," his ex-girlfriend testified Tuesday.Oct 10, 2023, 3:23 PM
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Oct 3, 2023, 5:03 AM
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Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried's trial set to begin Tuesday
Sam Bankman-Fried's trial could last as long as six weeks.Oct 3, 2023, 5:03 AM
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Aug 8, 2023, 3:27 PM
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FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried still slapped with campaign finance charge, prosecutors say
Prosecutors had dropped the charge against Bankman-Fried last month on a technicality.Aug 8, 2023, 3:27 PM
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Aug 4, 2023, 10:02 AM
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Prosecutors seek bail revocation for FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried
Prosecutors balked at Bankman-Fried's sharing with The New York Times excerpts from the personal documents of Caroline Ellison, who led his Alameda Research hedge fund.Aug 4, 2023, 10:02 AM
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Jul 13, 2023, 4:37 PM
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Founder of cryptocurrency lending platform Celsius Network arrested
Alexander Mashinsky founded Celsius in 2018.Jul 13, 2023, 4:37 PM
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May 12, 2023, 5:11 AM
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Bitcoin has climbed 65% this year despite crypto woes. Experts explain why.
Bitcoin has benefited from a shift to well-known coins, experts said.May 12, 2023, 5:11 AM
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Apr 25, 2023, 1:08 PM
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Arraignment delayed for suspect in killing of Cash App founder Bob Lee
Nima Momeni, the owner of an IT company, has been charged with murder.Apr 25, 2023, 1:08 PM
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Apr 6, 2023, 5:08 PM
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Fear, grief after killing of Cash App founder Bob Lee: 'Everybody is talking about it'
"You have people talking about carrying pepper spray," a local employee said.Apr 6, 2023, 5:08 PM
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Mar 30, 2023, 12:15 PM
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Disgraced crypto exec Sam Bankman-Fried faces new bribery charge, pleads not guilty
Embattled crypto executive Sam Bankman-Fried now faces a criminal charge of conspiracy to violate the anti-bribery provisions of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.Mar 30, 2023, 12:15 PM
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Mar 14, 2023, 8:07 PM
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Federal prosecutors looking into Bannon-backed cryptocurrency $FJB, say sources
A cryptocurrency linked to former Trump White House strategist Steve Bannon and Trump adviser Boris Epshteyn has caught the attention of federal prosecutors, sources say.Mar 14, 2023, 8:07 PM
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Feb 28, 2023, 5:08 PM
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Former FTX executive Nishad Singh pleads guilty to charges related to crypto exchange's collapse
Nishad Singh, former director of engineering at FTX, pleaded guilty Tuesday to charges related to the cryptocurrency exchange's collapse.Feb 28, 2023, 5:08 PM
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Feb 23, 2023, 10:14 AM
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FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried faces 4 new charges
Disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried of conspiracy contained in a superseding indictment unsealed Thursday.Feb 23, 2023, 10:14 AM
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Feb 17, 2023, 12:25 PM
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Celtics legend Paul Pierce pays $1.5 million penalty for promoting crypto without disclosing payment
Basketball Hall of Famer Paul Pierce has come to a settlement after he touted EMAX tokens.Feb 17, 2023, 12:25 PM
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Feb 16, 2023, 4:36 PM
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Judge raises possibility of revoking Sam Bankman-Fried's bail over possible witness tampering
A judge raised the possibility of revoking bail and remanding Sam Bankman-Fried into custody for possible witness tampering.Feb 16, 2023, 4:36 PM
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Feb 6, 2023, 1:26 PM
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FTX's new CEO tells bankruptcy court independent investigation would be a waste of money
FTX's new chief executive told a bankruptcy court Monday there is "a danger" to authorizing an independent investigation of the crypto exchange's collapse.Feb 6, 2023, 1:26 PM
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Feb 1, 2023, 4:47 PM
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New York City woman charged with financing terrorist groups in Syria through cryptocurrency
A New York City woman has been charged with using cryptocurrency to provide financial support to terrorist groups in Syria.Feb 1, 2023, 4:47 PM
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Jan 30, 2023, 10:04 PM
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Sam Bankman-Fried's bond guarantors should be public, judge says
Sam Bankman-Fried’s bond guarantors should be named publicly, a federal judge ruled Monday after news organizations objected to the names being redacted.Jan 30, 2023, 10:04 PM
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Jan 28, 2023, 7:27 AM
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Sam Bankman-Fried has tried to contact potential witnesses, government says
Disgraced crypto executive Sam Bankman-Fried has made “recent attempts” to contact prospective witnesses in his criminal case, federal prosecutors said Friday.Jan 28, 2023, 7:27 AM
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Jan 26, 2023, 11:47 AM
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The year crypto broke: How customers, investors lost millions and what's being done
"Impact x Nightline" takes a look at the major players behind the cryptocurrency collapse and what's being done to protect consumers.Jan 26, 2023, 11:47 AM
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Jan 21, 2023, 5:06 PM
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Feds seize more than $600 million in assets from FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried: Court filing
The federal government has seized more than $600 million in assets from disgraced cryptocurrency executive Sam-Bankman Fried this month, according to a new court filing.Jan 21, 2023, 5:06 PM
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Jan 3, 2023, 3:08 PM
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FTX crypto CEO Sam Bankman-Fried pleads not guilty in Manhattan federal court
Disgraced crypto executive Sam Bankman-Fried has been charged with eight counts of fraud and conspiracy.Jan 3, 2023, 3:08 PM
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Jan 7, 2023, 2:30 PM
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Prosecutors launch website to notify Sam Bankman-Fried's alleged victims
Prosecutors launched a website to notify Sam Bankman-Fried's alleged victims of his FTX company.Jan 7, 2023, 2:30 PM
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Jan 5, 2023, 12:41 PM
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Former CEO of crypto firm Celsius sued in New York over alleged fraud
The lawsuit alleges that the former crypto executive defrauded hundreds of thousands of investors while leading Celsius.Jan 5, 2023, 12:41 PM
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Dec 23, 2022, 12:02 PM
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Will FTX traders get their money back? Bankruptcy experts weigh in
Creditors in FTX's multibillion dollar bankruptcy could number more than a million.Dec 23, 2022, 12:02 PM
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Dec 22, 2022, 2:35 PM
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FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried released on $250 million bond
A federal magistrate on Thursday ordered disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried released on a $250 million personal recognizance bond signed by his parents.Dec 22, 2022, 2:35 PM
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