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Reddit User Discovers 7zip File Possibly Linked to Julian Assange Hidden in Bitcoin Blockchain

Reddit User Discovers 7zip File Possibly Linked to Julian Assange Hidden in Bitcoin BlockchainAccording to a post on the Reddit community r/bitcoin, an old file was discovered that may be linked to Julian Assange, the whistleblower and founder of Wikileaks. The encrypted 7zip file is in the output script from a transaction that took place on Jan. 5, 2017, and was mined at block height 446,713. Speculation Surrounds […]

Gary Gensler is leaving the SEC, but replacement will face scrutiny

Alleged BTC-e Operator Alexander Vinnik in US Custody After Immediate Extradition From Greece

Alleged BTC-e Operator Alexander Vinnik in US Custody After Immediate Extradition From GreeceRussian IT specialist Alexander Vinnik, accused of owning and running the infamous crypto exchange BTC-e, has been handed over to the U.S. This week, Greek authorities proceeded with the extradition, after his return from France, despite Vinnik’s defense protesting the move and calling the case a “judicial, diplomatic and humanitarian scandal.” Vinnik Appears in San […]

Gary Gensler is leaving the SEC, but replacement will face scrutiny