CRYPTOCURRENCY
Tornado Cash Developer Arrest Fuels Petition and Protests in Amsterdam
Following the crash of Tornado Cash under the sanctions imposed by the US, the protocol's developer, Alex Pertsev, has also been nabbed by authorities in the Netherlands, triggering a new round of protest.
The Ontario Securities Commission Flags Crypto Exchanges CEO's Tweet to Law Enforcement
The Ontario Securities Commission has flagged Twitter posts to the law enforcement by the CEOs of cryptocurrency exchanges Kraken and Coinbase Global Inc., according to the Logic report.
RCMP Requests Exchanges to Stop Trading with 34 Crypto Wallets, amid the Freedom Convoy Protest
The Financial Post has confirmed that the Royal Canadian Mounted Police has asked several Canadian cryptocurrency exchanges to block transactions on 34 crypto wallets related to the truckers’ “Freedom Fleet” protest.
Anti-Government Protest Outbreak in El Salvador, Bitcoin ATM Burned in its Capital
Over thousand protestors marched in the capital of El Salvador Wednesday, while some Bitcoin ATMs reportedly were destroyed against the adoption of Bitcoin as fiat money.
Russia’s Detained Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny receives $120,000 in Bitcoin Donations as Protests Rage in Moscow
Russian’s are using Bitcoin to support detained political opposition leader Alexei Navalny who was recently arrested on Jan. 17 as thousands protest in Moscow for his release.
Facebook Blocks President Trump from Its Platform as Protestors Storm Capitol Hill
Facebook’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced Trump will now be blocked from using the social media platform.
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey Supports Nigerian Protest Against Police Brutality With Bitcoin Donations
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has supported Nigeria's EndSars campaign against police brutality with an undisclosed amount of Bitcoin (BTC), asks public for further donations.
Apple Demands that Telegram Block Channels Officiated by Belarus Protestors
Apple tech giant has told cloud-based messaging service Telegram to shut down three channels related to the Belarus political protests.
Crypto Scams Took in More Than $30 Million in Taiwan in 2019
Blockchain and cryptocurrency investment scams have risen and have reached $900 million New Taiwan dollars ($30 million) in Taiwan last year, according to Gao Hongan, a political figure in the country.
Bitcoin Adoption is the Ultimate Protest Against Government and State Abuse of Freedoms
As protests break out across the globe against state and central authorities, are the protesters overlooking their best and most potent weapon in Bitcoin? Bitcoin in essence, was built for protest and could potentially destabilize the central source of power for our governments—control over traditional financial systems.