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John McAfee in 2017 (Anthony Kwan/Bloomberg/Getty)

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Why Did John McAfee Stop Paying Taxes? ‘I’d Just Had Enough’

In a newly released (and non-fungibly tokenized) book, the late entrepreneur talks about his love for crypto and his brushes with the law with characteristic bravado.

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By Mark Eglinton

Mar 26, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. UTC

Mar 26, 2022

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3 Key Things That Happened in Crypto This Week

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3 Key Things That Happened in Crypto This Week

CoinDesk’s Christie Harkin breaks down this past week’s stories making waves in the crypto markets, including Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) raising $2.2 billion for its third cry...

3 Key Things That Happened in Crypto This Week

By CoinDesk Staff

Jun 25, 2021 at 8:11 p.m. UTC

Jun 25, 2021

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Why McAfee’s Crypto Legacy Will Live On

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Why McAfee’s Crypto Legacy Will Live On

CoinDesk’s Chief Insights Columnist David Morris reflects on the controversial life and legacy of software mogul and cryptocurrency evangelist John McAfee, a larger-than-life...

Why McAfee’s Crypto Legacy Will Live On

By CoinDesk Staff

Jun 24, 2021 at 8:14 p.m. UTC

Jun 24, 2021

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BREAKDOWN: John McAfee and the End of Crypto’s Gonzo Era

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John McAfee and the End of Crypto’s Gonzo Era

An unignorable icon’s passing marks the end of an important early age in crypto.

BREAKDOWN: John McAfee and the End of Crypto’s Gonzo Era

By Nathaniel Whittemore

Jun 24, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. UTC

Jun 24, 2021

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'I Regret Nothing': Crypto Advocate John McAfee's Controversial Life and Death

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‘I Regret Nothing’: Crypto Advocate John McAfee’s Controversial Life and Death

“The Hash” hosts react to the news of tech entrepreneur and bitcoin bull John McAfee’s apparent suicide in a Spanish prison, including his controversial life and the legacy he...

'I Regret Nothing': Crypto Advocate John McAfee's Controversial Life and Death

By CoinDesk Staff

Jun 24, 2021 at 5:56 p.m. UTC

Jun 24, 2021

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'I Regret Nothing': McAfee's Wild Ride From Infosec Exec to Crypto Bad Boy

McAfee, known as much for a life of drugs, women and guns as for the software that bears his name, was a popular cryptocurrency showman.

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Jun 23, 2021 at 10:42 p.m. UTC

Jun 23, 2021

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McAfee Found Dead in Spanish Prison as Extradition Loomed; Autopsy Planned

The software magnate and crypto investor had been facing extradition to the U.S. on fraud charges.

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By Benjamin Powers

Jun 23, 2021 at 7:41 p.m. UTC

Jun 23, 2021

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Spanish High Court Authorizes Extradition of John McAfee to the US: Report

The software magnate was arrested in October in Barcelona.

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By Tanzeel Akhtar

Jun 23, 2021 at 3:35 p.m. UTC

Jun 23, 2021

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John McAfee's Security Guard Pleads Not Guilty to Crypto Fraud Charges

Jimmy Gale Watson Jr. was indicted with his controversial tech entrepreneur boss earlier this month.

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By Jamie Crawley

Mar 23, 2021 at 11:07 a.m. UTC

Mar 23, 2021

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John McAfee Indicted by DOJ on Money Laundering, Fraud Charges for Boosting ICOs

McAfee, currently detained in Spain on a separate tax charge, did not disclose he was being paid to tout various crypto projects, said the DOJ.

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By Nikhilesh De

Mar 5, 2021 at 5:05 p.m. UTC

Mar 5, 2021

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