Two young men pulled off a $ 230 million bitcoin heist in one of the largest crypto thefts from a private individual in U.S. history. But after indulging in luxury cars and a $ 2 million watch, the story took a sinister twist. Now, prosecutors say the crime may be tied to a …
Bukele Highlights El Salvador’s Rebirth, Warns About Upcoming ‘New Dark Age’ at United Nations
President Nayib Bukele highlighted El Salvador’s achievements since his first term, referring to the country’s economic revival and improved personal security before the United Nations General Assembly. Bukele also warned about worsening global conditions, stating that humanity is facing a new dark age and that El Salvador can only serve as a small shelter against […]
Tether CEO Criticizes Durov’s Arrest, States Europe Is ‘Falling Into Dark Ages’
Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether, one of the largest companies in the cryptocurrency industry, has criticized the arrest of Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov. On social media, Ardoino stated this development was concerning for society as a whole and stressed that if it loses the battle, “dark ages will be our future.” Tether CEO […]
Woman Sentenced to Prison for Bitcoin-Funded Dark Web Murder Plot
A Utah woman, Krista Renae Stone, 23, was sentenced to 78 months in federal prison for attempting to orchestrate a murder-for-hire using the dark web, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Monday. Stone targeted her ex-boyfriend’s new girlfriend, arranging to pay $ 5,000 in bitcoin to a website offering hitman services between …
Queens Woman Indicted for Hiring Hitman With Cryptocurrency on Dark Web
A Queens woman, Yue Zhou, has been indicted on charges of murder for hire, following an investigation led by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) New York. Zhou allegedly used a dark web site to solicit a hitman, offering cryptocurrency, cash, and sexual favors. Murder for Hire via Dark Web The Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), a premier […]