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03/11/2023

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The crypto magnate has testified without the jury present so the judge can decide which parts of the testimony to allow. The case has been called one of the biggest financial frauds in US history.

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Cryptocurrency companies freeze accounts to block Hamas funding

Israeli law enforcement has been working with crypto companies to block fund flows to Hamas.

17/10/2023

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Bitcoin gives up gains after BlackRock denies crypto media report

Bitcoin rose suddenly on Monday over a now-retracted media report.

16/10/2023

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16/10/2023

Business

FTX co-founder testifies against Sam Bankman-Fried in fraud case

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13/09/2023

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What economic crime gets you 11,000 years in jail?

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Real Economy

Do we need the digital euro?

In partnership with The European Commission

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Coinbase becomes latest target of a SEC lawsuit amid crypto crackdown

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