UK Court Orders Hacker to Repay £4.1M in Bitcoin Over 2020 Twitter Hack

Published at 2025-11-17 10:00:54

A UK court has ordered a man convicted for the 2020 Twitter hack to repay £4.1 million ($5.4 million) in Bitcoin, prosecutors said on Monday. The attack compromised multiple high-profile accounts — including former U.S. President Barack Obama — and was used to carry out large-scale fraud that moved funds in cryptocurrency.

The decision highlights law enforcement's increasing capacity to pursue and recover crypto proceeds, but it also reinforces negative public and regulatory perceptions by tying Bitcoin to notable criminal activity. While the ruling may bolster confidence that courts can apply traditional remedies to digital assets, it could also prompt tighter oversight, stricter compliance expectations for exchanges, and renewed scrutiny of custody practices for BTC and other tokens.

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Moldova's Anticorruption Center is investigating a $107 million cryptocurrency scheme allegedly linked to a Russia-backed influence campaign, according to TRM Labs. The operation reportedly paid provocateurs in crypto to manipulate public sentiment ahead of elections.

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Published at 2026-03-09 22:01:10

Cboe Unveils BITVX: Bitcoin’s Own Fear Gauge Index

Cboe Global Markets is launching BITVX, a VIX-style index that measures expected bitcoin price swings using options on the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF. The index aims to bring a standardized volatility yardstick to crypto markets.

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Published at 2026-03-09 21:16:06

Crypto and Stocks Rally After Trump Signals Iran War May End Soon

Crypto and equities jumped Monday as former President Trump signaled the Iran conflict may be winding down. Oil staged a dramatic reversal, falling from an overnight spike near $120 to just above $80.

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Published at 2026-03-09 20:00:16

Capital B Buys 2 BTC for €100K, Holdings Rise to 2,836 BTC

Capital B purchased 2 BTC in a €100,000 buy, raising its treasury to 2,836 BTC as of March 9, 2026. The move underscores renewed institutional accumulation in Europe and draws comparisons to MicroStrategy's playbook.

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Published at 2026-03-09 19:15:10

BlackRock Moves 2,200 BTC and 2,417 ETH to Coinbase

BlackRock transferred 2,200 BTC and 2,417 ETH — about $153 million combined — to Coinbase as ETF inflows remain strong and regulatory filings progress. The move highlights continued institutional positioning ahead of potential product rollouts.