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US hacker sentenced over Bitcoin heist worth billions
Ilya Lichtenstein laundered the stolen cryptocurrency with his wife Heather Morgan aka Razzlekhan.Top stories - BBC News - 2 hours ago -
Major bitcoin hacker Lichtenstein gets five years in prison for crypto laundering scheme
The value of the bitcoin stolen by hacker Ilya Lichstenstein from Bitfinex in 2016 is worth more than $10 billion now.Business - CNBC - 6 hours ago -
Man who stole and laundered roughly $1B in bitcoin is sentenced to 5 years in prison
A computer expert who stole bitcoin worth billions of dollars at current prices — and then spent years laundering some of the hacked cryptocurrency with help from his wife — has been sentenced to ...Tech - ABC News - 5 hours ago -
Andy Warhol artworks stolen in Dutch gallery heist
Two works in the Reigning Queens series were taken, according to the gallery's owner.Top stories - BBC News - November 1 -
Pokemon And Magic Card Heist Thwarted In Dramatic And Unexpected Fashion
In mid-September , around 300 trading cards were stolen from Enter The Battlefield gaming shop in Newmarket, Ontario. Security footage showed an individual smashing and kicking in the shop's front ...Tech - GameSpot - October 16 -
How a nationwide art heist at Taco Bell might have started in Westlake
If you spent time at Taco Bell in the early 2000s, you might remember the street-art-style campaign inside.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16 -
Andy Warhol prints stolen and damaged in ‘amateurish’ Dutch gallery heist
Thieves steal two works after ripping them from their frames as they were too big for their car. Thieves have blown open the door of an art gallery in the southern Netherlands to try to steal four ...World - The Guardian - November 1 -
Andy Warhol pieces stolen and damaged in "amateurish" gallery heist
Two of Pop Art pioneer Andy Warhol's four "Reigning Queens" were taken from an Amsterdam gallery in a heist described by the owner as "amateurish."Top stories - CBS News - November 1 -
Dutch police arrest a suspect in a botched art heist of Andy Warhol screenprints
Police say they have arrested a 23-year-old man on suspicion of involvement in a botched art heist at a gallery in the southern Netherlands targeting four valuable Andy Warhol screenprintsWorld - ABC News - November 5 -
England seek spirit-raising win as Australia plot Twickenham heist
England are favourites, but their ability to squander leads and signs of resurgence among Australia mean an upset is possible on Saturday.Top stories - BBC News - 6 days ago -
Why luxury cheese is being targeted by black market criminals
How cheese has become so valuable that it's being stolen to orderTop stories - BBC News - 4 days ago -
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FirstFT: Bitcoin hits a record high
Also in today’s newsletter, Kremlin denies Putin spoke to Trump last week and America Inc’s new chief executiveWorld - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
'Amateurish' thieves steal 2 Warhol prints, damage 2 more in botched heist at Dutch gallery
Thieves have blown open the door of an art gallery in the southern Netherlands and stolen two works from a famous series of screen prints by American pop artist Andy WarholWorld - ABC News - November 1 -
'Amateurish' thieves steal 2 Warhol prints, damage 2 more in botched heist at Dutch gallery
Thieves have blown open the door of an art gallery in the southern Netherlands and stolen two works from a famous series of screen prints by American pop artist Andy WarholEntertainment - ABC News - November 1 -
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Prisoners freed early (again)
Plus, Newscast is heading to America!Top stories - BBC News - October 22 -
Redacted Review - Prison Break
You wouldn't know just from looking at it--with its vivid, comic book-esque art style and irreverent punk-rock tone--but Redacted (officially styled as [REDACTED]) actually takes place in the same ...Tech - GameSpot - October 28 -
In the Kentucky Mountains, a Bitcoin Mining Dream Turned Into a Nightmare
When bitcoin was on a hot streak, owners of small industrial facilities in Kentucky struck up crypto mining partnerships with Chinese companies. Then things fell apart.Tech - Wired - October 21 -
Polls open after Harris and Trump finish their final push
Voting begins in one of the closest presidential contests in recent historyBusiness - Financial Times - November 5 -
Bitcoin and Crypto, Promoted by Trump, Brace for Election Volatility
Many crypto investors hope that a victory for Donald Trump could propel the price of Bitcoin to new heights, though a loss could cause a fall.Business - The New York Times - November 5 -
Bitcoin surges 10% to a record above $76,000 as Trump victory heralds wider crypto adoption and weaker regulation
Crypto assets rose as investors bet that a second Trump administration will widen fiscal deficits and boost bitcoin as a hedge against higher inflation.Business - CNBC - November 6 -
US shares and Bitcoin hit record highs on Trump win
The result could have a far-reaching implications for tax and trade policy, as well as economies around the world.Top stories - BBC News - November 6 -
Bitcoin surges to record high following election
Bitcoin jumped to a record high above $84,000 on Monday as cryptocurrency expectations continued to surge following the reelection of President-elect Trump, whose victory is being largely ...Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
As bitcoin trades above $90,000, is now the time to buy?
Bitcoin reached an all-time high above $89,000 on Monday, amid enthusiasm that digital assets may face a more friendly regulatory environment after Donald Trump, who is considered pro-crypto, won ...Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday -
Bitcoin resumes its climb, briefly touching $90,000 in late afternoon trading
Bitcoin climbed over the $90,000 level in late afternoon trading Tuesday.Business - CNBC - 2 days ago -
Bitcoin’s big bang moment is impossible to ignore
The post-election excitement around crypto comes down to vibes and visionBusiness - Financial Times - Yesterday -
Asylum hotel rioter dies in prison
Peter Lynch was serving two year and eight months after pleading guilty to violent disorderTop stories - BBC News - October 21 -
Stephen Bannon, Released From Prison, Says He Is ‘Empowered’
Mr. Bannon, the combative right-wing strategist, said if Trump’s vote totals on Election Day look like 2020, he should once again declare himself the winner.Top stories - The New York Times - October 29 -
MicroStrategy, the largest corporate bitcoin holder, to raise more than $40 billion to buy more bitcoin
The plan is to use the additional capital ‘to buy more bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset,’ the company says.Business - MarketWatch - October 31 -
Alone in the Dark: The Nightmare of Bangladesh’s Secret Underground Prison
In the House of Mirrors, political captives were pushed to the brink of insanity and death. Some are telling their stories now that the woman who put them there, Sheikh Hasina, is gone.World - The New York Times - October 17 -
Lynette White murderer to be released from prison
Jeffrey Gafoor will be released on licence after serving 21 years in prison for the brutal killing.Top stories - BBC News - October 17 -
Paul Whelan describes 'torture' of Russian prison
Former Marine Paul Whelan described the “torture” he endured while being held captive in a Russian prison for years. “The Russian government wanted to put pressure on the United States by treating ...Politics - The Hill - October 20