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Pompliano Seeks 0M in SPAC IPO to Take Crypto Influence Public

Pompliano Seeks $200M in SPAC IPO to Take Crypto Influence Public

In brief Anthony Pompliano, a prominent crypto investor, has filed for a $200 million SPAC IPO named ProCap Acquisition Corp. The SPAC aims to target high-growth companies in the fintech and digital assets sectors. Pompliano controls the sponsor entity, positioning himself for significant gains upon a successful merger. Anthony Pompliano, a high-profile crypto investor and […]

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Story of Man Who Lost 0 Million Worth of Bitcoin in Landfill Headed to Hollywood

Story of Man Who Lost $750 Million Worth of Bitcoin in Landfill Headed to Hollywood

In brief A production company has secured rights to turn the life of James Howells into numerous media ventures, including a docuseries. Howells says he lost a hard drive containing $750 million worth of BTC over a decade ago. For years, he has unsuccessfully lobbied to search the landfill where he maintains the drive is

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Changpeng ‘CZ’ Zhao Is Advising Countries on How to Start Crypto Strategic Reserves

Changpeng ‘CZ’ Zhao Is Advising Countries on How to Start Crypto Strategic Reserves

In brief Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao is advising countries on establishing crypto strategic reserves following the U.S. government’s decision to create its own Bitcoin reserve. Zhao praised Bhutan for embracing crypto adoption while criticizing Europe (with the exception of Montenegro) for lagging behind in blockchain implementation. Despite serving a 4-month prison sentence as part

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Monero Jumps 51% After ‘Suspicious Transfer’ of 3M in Bitcoin

Monero Jumps 51% After ‘Suspicious Transfer’ of $333M in Bitcoin

Privacy blockchain Monero (XMR) jumped 51% on Monday—and on-chain investigators pointed to hackers laundering $330 million in stolen Bitcoin as the likely culprit. Early on Monday, on-chain sleuth ZachXBT highlighted a “suspicious transfer” made from a “potential victim” of 3,520 BTC (worth approximately $333 million). Soon after, the funds were swapped to XMR via multiple

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