Roger Ver, a prominent Bitcoin investor known as “Bitcoin Jesus,” is facing criminal tax fraud charges from the Justice Department. The charges stem from allegations that Ver evaded over $48 million in taxes by underreporting his Bitcoin holdings. The indictment claims that Ver failed to report a portion of the 131,000 Bitcoin he owned in
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Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry has made a public plea for the United States to leverage its influence over Israel to prevent further bloodshed in Gaza. During a recent interview at the World Economic Forum meeting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Shoukry emphasized that the U.S. carries the most significant ability to influence the situation and
In a recent development, the Slavyansk oil refinery in Russia’s Krasnodar region has faced significant damage due to a Ukrainian drone attack. This attack has led to the suspension of some operations at the refinery, as reported by the state TASS news agency. The executive overseeing the plant confirmed the damage caused by the attack,
The relationship between the U.S. and China has always been complex, marked by periods of cooperation and tension. Recently, U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken announced that the two countries will be engaging in their first high-level talks on artificial intelligence in the near future. This dialogue aims to address the risks and safety concerns
The warning from U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to China regarding its support for Russia’s military has significant implications both globally and regionally. During his visit to China, Blinken is expected to express Washington’s concerns over China’s aid for Russia’s defense industrial base, particularly in the context of the war in Ukraine. This move
The U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, Kurt Campbell, recently mentioned the possibility of easing travel advisories against Americans traveling to China. This move comes after recognizing concerns that the warnings may have hindered exchanges between individuals from both countries. Despite this, Campbell also highlighted the potential risks of China’s support for Russia’s actions in Ukraine,
Recently, a U.S. judge ordered British billionaire Joe Lewis to pay a $5 million fine and serve three years of probation for sharing illegal stock tips, thus allowing an investment firm’s founder to avoid imprisonment. Lewis, the founder of Tavistock Group, pleaded guilty to conspiracy and securities fraud. Despite expressing remorse for his actions and
The aftermath of the two-week operation by Israeli forces at Al Shifa Hospital in Gaza City has left a scene of devastation, with destroyed buildings and Palestinian bodies scattered in the dirt of the complex. Residents rushed to the area to assess the damage following intense fighting between Israeli forces and the Palestinian Hamas group.
Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of FTX, was recently sentenced to 25 years in prison for his involvement in a massive fraud and conspiracy that led to the collapse of his cryptocurrency exchange and related hedge fund. While federal prosecutors initially sought a longer sentence of 40 to 50 years, the final verdict was still significantly
New Zealand has recently accused China of engaging in “malicious cyber activity” that is linked to Chinese state actors. This accusation comes after the New Zealand government expressed concerns about cyber attacks that targeted its parliament in 2021. Foreign Minister Winston Peters made a statement regarding the cyber attacks, urging China to refrain from such