Last year, Ilya Lichtenstein and his social media rapper wife pled guilty to laundering $4.5 billion worth of Bitcoin from Bitfinex.
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SEC Chief Gary Gensler Drops Resignation Hint While Defending Crypto Enforcement Record
SEC Chief Gary Gensler hinted at stepping down while defending his crypto enforcement record in a Thursday speech.
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VanEck Predicts $180K Bitcoin Price Target for 2025, Says ‘No Technical Resistance’
Bitcoin’s meteoric rise following the U.S. elections has set the stage for even greater gains, with investment management firm VanEck projecting the cryptocurrency to hit $180,000 by 2025.
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