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What's Next for 'Razzlekhan' and Her Husband After Bitfinex Guilty Plea?

Ilya Lichtenstein, husband of Heather "Razzlekhan" Morgan, admitted that he was the hacker behind the multi-million-dollar exploit of crypto exchange Bitfinex in 2016, according to a report from CNBC. CoinDesk's global policy and regulation managing editor Nikhilesh De breaks down their respective plea details and what's next for the infamous couple.

By CoinDesk Staff

Aug 7, 2023 at 2:55 p.m. UTC

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Financial Records Show RFK Jr. Bought Bitcoin Despite Saying Otherwise: CNBC

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Financial Records Show RFK Jr. Bought Bitcoin Despite Saying Otherwise: CNBC

Financial records originally obtained by CNBC reveal that presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr has purchased bitcoin after saying he was not an investor in the world's largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization at Miami's Bitcoin Conference back in May The Hash panel discusses the report along with the significance of crypto as a talking point [...]

By CoinDesk Staff

Jul 10, 2023 at 5:10 p.m. UTC

Jul 10, 2023

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Billionaire Paul Tudor Jones Says Bitcoin Has a 'Real Problem' in U.S.

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Billionaire Paul Tudor Jones Says Bitcoin Has a 'Real Problem' in U.S.

Hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones said that bitcoin BTC has become less attractive citing the unfriendly regulatory picture in the U S and what he expects will be lower inflation going forward Bitcoin has a real problem because in the United States you have the entire regulatory apparatus against it Jones said on CNBC [...]

By CoinDesk Staff

May 15, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. UTC

May 15, 2023

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Warren Buffett Calls Bitcoin a 'Gambling Token'

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Warren Buffett Calls Bitcoin a 'Gambling Token'

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett described bitcoin (BTC) as a "gambling token" in an interview with CNBC on Wednesday. "The Hash" panel discusses what to make of Buffett's latest jab at the crypto industry.

By CoinDesk Inc

Apr 12, 2023 at 5:11 p.m. UTC

Apr 12, 2023

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Binance Employees, Volunteers Tell Users How to Bypass China’s Crypto Ban: CNBC

Some employees and support volunteers at crypto exchange Binance are helping customers in China and worldwide subvert Binance's controls to hide their country of residence or origin according to a CNBC report The Hash panel discusses the potential weaknesses in Binance's know your customer and anti money laundering efforts and the revelations about the state [...]

By CoinDesk Inc

Mar 24, 2023 at 5:33 p.m. UTC

Mar 24, 2023

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Silicon Valley Bank Financial in Discussions To Sell Itself: CNBC

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Silicon Valley Bank Financial in Discussions To Sell Itself: CNBC

Risk aversion is in full swing, thanks to a crisis at Silicon Valley Bank (SIVB), a pivotal lender to tech startups. This comes as CNBC reports that SVB Financial, the parent company of Silicon Valley Bank, is in discussions to sell itself. Penn State Dickinson Law Professor Tonya Evans shares her analysis.

By CoinDesk Inc

Mar 10, 2023 at 4:10 p.m. UTC

Mar 10, 2023

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Coinbase CEO: US Can Update Its Financial System by 'Embracing Crypto'

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong penned an opinion piece published by CNBC on Wednesday The crypto exchange executive argues that by embracing crypto and other forms of digital finance the U S can not only update its financial system but also solidify its status as a geopolitical powerhouse The Hash panel discusses the key takeaways from [...]

By CoinDesk Inc

Mar 1, 2023 at 5:53 p.m. UTC

Mar 1, 2023

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Kraken

SEC Chair Gary Gensler Addresses $30M Settlement with Kraken

U S Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler joined CNBC s Squawk Box warning other platforms to take note of crypto exchange Kraken's move to halt its staking service in the country and cough up a 30 million fine This comes as SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce said Friday that the SEC did not attempt [...]

By CoinDesk Inc

Feb 10, 2023 at 5:57 p.m. UTC

Feb 10, 2023

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Fanatics Reportedly Sells 60% Stake in Candy Digital to Galaxy Digital-Led Group

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Fanatics Reportedly Sells 60% Stake in Candy Digital to Galaxy Digital-Led Group

Sports apparel and memorabilia firm Fanatics is selling its 60% stake in sports-focused NFT company Candy Digital to a group led by Galaxy Digital, according to CNBC. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest blow to the digital collectibles industry amid a continued market downturn.

By CoinDesk Inc

Jan 5, 2023 at 7:50 p.m. UTC

Jan 5, 2023

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Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Surges to All-Time High; Paul Tudor Jones Still Holding Bitcoin

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Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Surges to All-Time High; Paul Tudor Jones Still Holding Bitcoin

Bitcoin mining difficulty has surged to an all-time high, putting additional pressure on miners amid weakening prices and higher energy costs. Billionaire Paul Tudor Jones told CNBC he still has a “minor allocation” to bitcoin (BTC). Iranian Bitcoin advocate Ziya Sadr was arrested by Iranian security forces last month, according to multiple sources.

By CoinDesk Staff

Oct 10, 2022 at 7:47 p.m. UTC

Oct 10, 2022

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