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Nigerian police arrest politician linked to crypto hack

Nigerian authorities arrested Amb. Wilfred Bonse, a Nigerian politician, for alleged theft and money laundering in connection to a breach suffered by cryptocurrency trading company Patricia Technologies Ltd.  According to ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, a public relations officer with the Nigerian Police Force (NPF), the arrest was made following the force’s investigation

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Hong Kong politician responds to Vitalik’s comments about crypto-friendliness

Johnny Ng, a member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong, took to social media on Sept. 15 in response to comments made by Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin about Hong Kong’s future “friendliness” toward cryptocurrencies. Ng said he "sincerely invites" Buterin to visit Hong Kong to better understand the region. Additionally

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South Korean Politician Quits Party Over Crypto Scandal – Bitcoin News

A member of the South Korean parliament is leaving his party amid mounting allegations of massive crypto investments inconsistent with his frugal public image. The controversy, which has caught the attention of the Korean society, involves accusations of conflict of interest and other irregularities. Lawmaker Leaves South Korean Opposition Party Over

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Former Marine and South Carolina Politician Raises $200M to Start Bitcoin Mining Company

Former U.S. Marine and 2018 candidate for South Carolina governor John Warren has started Gem Mining after raising over $200 million in institutional capital, according to a statement on Wednesday. The company claims its operations are 92% carbon neutral.Warren served four years on active duty as an infantry officer in

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Canadian politician says he supports Bitcoin as federal election looms

Maxime Bernier, founder and leader of the People's Party of Canada, has said he supports the adoption of cryptocurrencies in the country.In a Tuesday tweet, Bernier said cryptocurrencies are “another new and innovative way” to counter the actions by central banks, which he claimed are “destroying our money and economy.”

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19-year-old Ukrainian politician reports crypto holdings of $24M in Monero

A newly appointed official in Ukraine has officially declared his cryptocurrency holdings, including a significant amount of privacy-focused cryptocurrency Monero (XMR).Rostyslav Solod, a 19-year-old deputy of the Kramatorsk regional department and the son of Ukrainian politicians Natalia Korolevska and Yuriy Solod, reported holdings of 185,000 XMR, worth about $24.5 million

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