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US Government’s $239 Million Taliban Transfer (Could Have Been Prevented by Blockchain)

August 28, 2024
In a staggering blunder, the U.S. government has inadvertently transferred $239 million intended for counterterrorism efforts to the Taliban, exposing critical flaws in oversight and transparency. This egregious oversight, which could have had dire consequences for national security and diplomatic relations, has sparked intense

Uncle Sam’s Crypto Shuffle: Coinbase is Illegal… But Hold My Bitcoin

June 29, 2024
Buckle up, crypto fam! Last June, the U.S. government pulled off a regulatory hat trick that would make a magician blush. 🎩✨ First, the SEC slapped Coinbase with charges for operating as an unregistered securities exchange, broker, and clearing agency. Then, they doubled down on the accusation, highlighting Coinbase’s crypto staking service as equally illicit.