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Couple behind Bitfinex money laundering scheme reach plea deal with US prosecutors

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3 years ago

July 21, 2023

Ilya Lichtenstein and Heather Morgan are scheduled to appear for an arraignment and hearing on Aug. 3 as part of a plea agreement with U.S. prosecutors.

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Philippines SEC warns on dYdX, six other unauthorized crypto platforms

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2 hours ago

April 21, 2026

Promoters of flagged platforms may face fines of up to 5 million Philippine pesos ($89,000) or up to 21 years in prison under Philippine securities law.

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Scammers demand crypto from stranded ships in Strait of Hormuz: Report

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2 hours ago

April 21, 2026

Shipping companies stranded near the Strait of Hormuz are reportedly being targeted by scammers posing as Iranian authorities, demanding Bitcoin or USDt for “safe passage.”

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Bitcoin risks losing $70K as Strategy’s STRC slips below $100

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3 hours ago

April 21, 2026

STRC’s dropped below its $100 par value, indicating that Strategy will likely pause Bitcoin buying this week, which could help the bears pull price down to $70,000.