Cryptocurrencies
The ‘NASA command controller’ and the $50 million of lost crypto
Ash Balanian’s investors were told he was a NASA scientist, had a degree from Harvard and their investments would be safe. The Federal Court has since heard that it’s likely that none of those things are true.
- by Sarah Danckert
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This child actor became a crypto billionaire. But a big gamble is starting to unravel
He appeared in the 1990s Mighty Ducks movies before building a billion-dollar fortune through crypto. Then he turned his attention to Puerto Rico.
- by David Yaffe-Bellany and Laura N. Pérez Sánchez
He was an online drug lord. Now he’s a crypto entrepreneur
After Blake Benthall was arrested for running Silk Road 2.0, the infamous illegal drug bazaar, things didn’t go the way you might expect.
- by Ryan Mac and Kashmir Hill
Opinion
US Votes 2024
Who is really powering J.D. Vance’s political rise? Tech bros not hillbillies
A small group of technology billionaires, including PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel, are behind his ascent.
- by Paul Krugman
How a $60m crypto group in watchdog’s crosshairs rebranded to target new customers
NGS Crypto is accused of inappropriately encouraging investors to take money out of super to invest in bitcoin – and three of the men behind the company continue to promote cryptocurrency investments.
- by Sarah Danckert
Australian who says he invented bitcoin referred to UK prosecutors for alleged perjury
A judge at London’s High Court has referred Craig Wright to British prosecutors for alleged perjury, saying the Australian lied “extensively and repeatedly”.
- by Reuters
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Casinos
The high-stakes legal battle raging between Stake.com billionaires and former crypto bro
The fight is being played out in the US and could spill over into Australian courts amid allegations of stolen bitcoin, lies, and fraud.
- by Sarah Danckert
Opinion
Bitcoin
Bitcoin’s big moment on the Australian sharemarket proves one thing
Investors can now punt on bitcoin via the ASX in a milestone for Australian investors. It answers a key question.
- by Clancy Yeates
The exiled Chinese tycoon with links to Trump’s inner circle accused of $1.5 billion fraud
The case involves the intriguing background and wealth of Guo Wengui, a billionaire who amassed a strong following criticising the Chinese government.
- by Ava Benny-Morrison
The Australian who refuses to accept he did not invent bitcoin
Australian Craig Wright has long claimed to be Satoshi Nakamoto, the mysterious creator of bitcoin. But the courts disagree.
- by David Yaffe-Bellany
Opinion
Opinion
Don’t be fooled by record prices, crypto is still as unsafe as ever
The introduction of crypto ETFs has sent investors into a frenzy. But it’s important to remember that the market is still unregulated and volatile.
- by Victoria Devine
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