Czech Police Detain Convicted Criminal Linked To $45 Million Bitcoin Donation...
Czech authorities have announced the arrest of a convicted criminal related to the $45 million Bitcoin scandal that sent shockwaves through the country’s political landscape earlier this year. Related Reading: More Surprises In Store? Bitwise CIO Lists Four Catalysts The Crypto Market Is Overlooking Czech Convicted Trafficker’s Bitcoin Wallets Seized On Friday, Czech media outlets […]
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Two crypto influencers from Hong Kong are now on the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol)’s Wanted List. The addition to the list comes after Hong Kong police requested a Red Notice from the international organization. The two men are being charged with theft, fraud, and money laundering and have been previously arrested for their links […]