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22-year-old pleads guilty to stealing over $240 million in bitcoin heist

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The Independent UK

Will Bitcoin touch $400,000 by 2030? Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong answers

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong predicts Bitcoin could reach $400,000 by 2030, confirming the target remains reasonable. He believes the cryptocurrency has hit its market bottom following a year-long downturn, with upcoming halving events and regulatory updates expected to drive future growth despite ongoing price fluctuations.

The Economic Times

Singaporean man admits stealing $245M in Bitcoin — and blowing $500,000 a night at New York nightclubs

The judge said the evidence felt like watching “Ferris Bueller gone bad.”

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Bitcoin consolidates near $78,000 as investors await key US inflation, Fed cues

Bitcoin traded near the $78,000 mark on Thursday as investors awaited key US inflation data and the Federal Reserve’s September 16 rate decision. The cryptocurrency remained range-bound amid macroeconomic uncertainty, while Ethereum and major altcoins also declined. Analysts said upcoming economic data and geopolitical tensions could determine the market’s next…

The Economic Times

22-year-old stole $245M in Bitcoin, then spent it on Ferraris and a $569K night out

A 22-year-old Singaporean man has pleaded guilty to his role in an international cryptocurrency racketeering operation that prosecutors say stole and laundered more than $245 million in digital assets. Malone Lam, an eighth-grade dropout who later lived in Miami, admitted to participating in a RICO conspiracy after investigators linked him…

The Times of India

'iPhone is no more competing with Samsung; it's competing with Royal Enfield': iPhone 18 prices fuel meme frenzy, 'kidney', bullet bike and gold comparison jokes

iPhone 18 prices have sparked a meme frenzy on social media, with users comparing Apple's latest phones with Royal Enfield bikes, gold, Bitcoin and even their kidneys. From jokes about needing two jobs to afford the iPhone Duo to claims about taking loans for the phone, the memes highlight how…

The Economic Times

Cathie Wood Is Doubling Down on Robinhood Stock

Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest is doubling down on high-growth names, and fintech player Robinhood just landed on her radar again. So, what’s behind the bullish bet?

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Germany Wants To End Bitcoin's Tax-Free Perk. Long-Term Holders Could Soon Face A 26% Tax.

Crypto bought before the end of 2026 would keep Germany's existing treatment, while newer holdings would be taxed regardless of how long investors keep them.

International Business Times

Zcash: A Privacy Coin ETF Is Holding Up Crypto While Bitcoin Fights for $79K

Bitcoin trades near $78,900 on September 9, up half a percent after bouncing from $77,600, reclaiming $79,000, and promptly losing it again.

International Business Times

The latest Bitcoin mystery: Who is behind the tiny non-profit buying a $2 million ad campaign in the Wall Street Journal?

The Nakamoto Project, a Wyoming-based nonprofit, reported a single $275,000 grant in 2023 before launching the effort.

Fortune

Bitcoin around $79,000 as macro risks mount, $246 million crypto positions liquidated

Bitcoin is holding near $79,000 as macro risks rise, with $246 million in crypto positions liquidated in 24 hours. Analysts cite higher volatility, mixed ETF flows and inflation concerns, while Bitcoin’s ability to reclaim $80,000 could determine whether recovery strengthens.

The Economic Times

22-Year-Old Singaporean Who Blew a $245M Bitcoin Haul on Ferraris and $569k Club Night Pleads Guilty

Lam spent $569,528 at a Los Angeles club in one night as prosecutors continue pursuing 18 defendants in the sprawling case

International Business Times UK

Singaporean crypto kingpin pleads guilty to orchestrating $240 million bitcoin heist

The charges against Lam and 17 others are an extreme example of an increasingly common form of cybercrime

The Independent UK

Bitcoin falls below $79,000 ahead of US inflation data. Here’s what’s weighing on crypto

Bitcoin fell below $79,000 as strong US employment data revived expectations of tighter Federal Reserve policy. Rising oil prices and US-Iran tensions added inflation concerns ahead of US data, while institutional ETF inflows offered support despite weakening short-term momentum and cautious sentiment.

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Oklahoma Bitcoin mining data center leaks 3 million gallons of water, forcing schools, businesses and government offices to close despite 2023 Stop Work Order

In Oklahoma, a bitcoin mining data center is at the centre of a controversy after it leaked 3 million gallons of water despite 2023 Stop Work Order. The incident forced schools, businesses, and city and county offices to shut their operations. This incident shows a disastrous leak from an insufficiently…

International Business Times UK

$327M Bitcoin Stolen in a Week as Hackers Target Coldcard Wallets and Liquid Network Used by Exchanges

Hackers stole $327.7 million in bitcoin from Coldcard wallets and Liquid Network by using sophisticated attacks that targeted security infrastructure flaws.

International Business Times

A Bitcoin Network Lost $320 Million In A Hack. The Attackers Say They're The Good Guys

The breach adds to a string of major crypto security incidents that have put exchanges, wallets and blockchain infrastructure under scrutiny.

The Independent UK

Inside the crazy party life of alleged crypto scammers who went on spending spree after $240 million bitcoin theft

An alleged ringleader, 22-year-old Malone Lam, spent over $569,000 in one evening at a Los Angeles night club

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How Crypto Loans Work: What You Need to Know Before Borrowing Digital Assets

For many users, cryptocurrency has long ceased to be just a tool for trading or investing. Today, digital assets can also be used to obtain financing. If you are interested in borrow bitcoin or other digital assets, you should first understand how this mechanism works and in what cases it…

The Economic Times

Bitcoin near $80,000, Ethereum at $2,500 as crypto market absorbs U.S. rate expectations

Bitcoin traded near $80,000 while Ethereum held close to $2,500 on Monday as the crypto market absorbed shifting US rate hike expectations following strong labor data. Despite macroeconomic pressures and rising yields, continuous spot ETF inflows and steady institutional interest helped support market sentiment.

The Economic Times

Bitcoin trades at $79,000, next week’s US inflation data to test rate-cut hopes and crypto valuations

Bitcoin hovered near $79,000 as investors awaited US inflation data for clues on Federal Reserve policy. Softer inflation could revive rate-cut hopes, while hotter data may reinforce higher-for-longer expectations. Ethereum and major altcoins also declined, while institutional crypto demand strengthened through ETF inflows despite recent volatility and mixed macro signals.

International Business Times

Zcash Just Crossed $1,000 for the First Time in a Decade. One Short Seller Lost $18.5 Million.

Zcash surged roughly 20% Friday, tagging $1,023 after opening near $828, its first trip above $1,000 in almost ten years.

Fortune

Bitcoin is trading more like an ‘amplified version of gold’ again, but the four-year cycle theory threatens further declines

Some analysts warn the four-year cycle set to complete later this year could bring another slide.

International Business Times

Bitcoin Is Heading For Its Third Straight Winning Week. A Strong Jobs Report Complicated The Rally.

Treasury yields and the dollar rose Friday after U.S. employers added 162,000 jobs in August, nearly three times the increase economists expected.

The Economic Times

Bitcoin climbs nearly 4% to $81,000 as ETF inflows, strategy buying support rally

Bitcoin climbed above $81,000, supported by U.S. spot ETF inflows and renewed buying by Strategy, while Ethereum and major altcoins also advanced. Experts remained broadly bullish but flagged stretched momentum, with Bitcoin’s daily and hourly RSI in overbought territory and key resistance around $81,000-$81,500 and $83,300.

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