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BTC-e’s Vinnik Blames U.S. for Lost Bitcoin Funds, But On-Chain Data Tells a Different Story

BTC-e Co-Founder Vinnik Blames U.S. Authorities for Lost Funds, But the Truth Remains Elusive Alexander Vinnik, the controversial co-founder of the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange BTC-e, has dropped a bombshell for former users desperate to recover lost funds: point your fingers at U.S. authorities. Released to Russia in February 2025 through a high-stakes prisoner swap after […]

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Mt. Gox Hacker Dumps $114M in Bitcoin, Adds Pressure to Struggling Market

Mt. Gox Hacker Dumps $114M Bitcoin: Market Feels the Squeeze Bitcoin’s battle scars are on full display as a notorious figure from its past reemerges with a hefty selloff. Entities tied to Aleksey Bilyuchenko, the alleged architect of the catastrophic Mt. Gox hack, have unloaded 1,300 BTC worth $114 million over the past week, piling […]

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US Releases BTC-e Operator Vinnik for American Teacher in Diplomatic Swap

US Releases Notorious BTC-e Operator in Exchange for American Schoolteacher The United States has released Alexander Vinnik, the mastermind behind the infamous BTC-e cryptocurrency exchange, in exchange for American schoolteacher Marc Fogel, who was detained in Russia. This swap, part of efforts to ease tensions and potentially end the war in Ukraine, underscores the intricate […]

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