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ForkLog 53 17.07.2025

Journalist Uncovers Actual Bitcoin Holdings of US Authorities

The US Marshals Service holds 28,988 BTC, significantly less than previously estimated. This information was revealed in a response to a FOIA request submitted by journalist L0la L33tz. Hey @DavidFBailey, man of your word, looks like you owe me $10,000 https://t.co/4zE0pugqpr pic.twitter.com/LSYpkheJGH — L0la L33tz (@L0laL33tz) July 16, 2025 She acted on an assignment from […]

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ForkLog 87 15.07.2025

Buyer of ‘Trump Tokens’ Suspected in MOVE Token Dump

A UAE-based crypto fund, Aqua 1 Foundation, is suspected of having ties with the Hong Kong market maker Web3Port, previously accused of market manipulation. This is according to an investigation by independent journalist Jacob Silverman. Additionally, the fund purchased tokens worth $100 million from World Liberty Financial (WLF), a company linked to U.S. President Donald […]

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ForkLog 117 24.06.2025

US Regulator to Investigate Traffic Violations by Tesla’s Autonomous Taxis

Tesla is under investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) following alleged traffic violations by its autonomous taxis, according to Reuters. The agency discovered videos purportedly showing the vehicles using incorrect lanes and speeding, prompting a request for additional information from Tesla. Earlier, the company launched a driverless taxi service. Test rides are […]

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ForkLog 119 08.06.2025

Argentine Anti-Corruption Agency Clears President in LIBRA Token Scandal

Argentina’s Anti-Corruption Office (OA) has cleared President Javier Milei of ethics violations related to the promotion of the meme token LIBRA. In February, the coin, endorsed by the head of state, reached a market capitalization of $4.56 billion, only to plummet by more than 90% within hours. The token’s rally began after Milei posted a […]

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ForkLog 22 21.05.2025

Argentine President Dissolves Investigative Team on LIBRA Scandal

The Argentine government has disbanded the task force established to investigate the scandal surrounding the meme coin LIBRA, according to local media. The decree was signed by President Javier Milei and Justice Minister Mariano Cuneo Libarona. Authorities cited the expiration of the investigators’ mandate as the reason for the decision. The group, formed on February […]

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ForkLog 42 18.05.2025

Argentine President’s Bank Records Sought in LIBRA Coin Investigation

Judge Maria Servini has mandated banks to provide account statements for Argentine President Javier Milei as part of a civil lawsuit concerning the promotion of the meme coin LIBRA, according to local media. The request also extends to his sister, Karina Milei, who is suspected of collaborating with businessmen involved in launching the token. Both […]

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ForkLog 39 02.05.2025

Movement Labs Co-Founder Suspended Amid MOVE Token Controversy

Movement Labs co-founder Rushi Manche has been suspended amidst an investigation into a deal with a market maker that led to the dumping of 66 million MOVE tokens. We confirm that Rushi Manche has been suspended from Movement Labs. This decision was made in light of ongoing events and as the third-party review is still […]

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ForkLog 41 30.04.2025

Movement Labs Investigates Market Maker Collusion

The team at Movement Labs is investigating a deal with a market maker that led to the dumping of 66 million MOVE tokens and a subsequent drop in the asset’s price shortly after its listing. This was reported by CoinDesk, citing internal project documents. Deal Structure According to employee correspondence, Movement Foundation transferred 66 million […]

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ForkLog 109 25.04.2025

Zora Team Accused of Token Sales Prior to Airdrop

The social NFT platform for content monetization, Zora, has found itself embroiled in controversy following the airdrop of its eponymous token. The Sequence of Events A week ago, the exchange Coinbase introduced a new trend Coin everything, which was quickly adopted by the Base ecosystem, as noted in a Telegram channel by representatives of the […]

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ForkLog 27 23.04.2025

Inaccuracies Found in Bitcoin Declarations of Ukraine’s Anti-Corruption Bureau

The publication «Українські новини» discovered inaccurate or fake data in 15 out of 23 declarations by employees of the NABU mentioning cryptocurrencies. Journalists suggested that officials might be using this to conceal financial manipulations. Among those mentioned is senior detective Oleksandr Rykovtsev. According to the declaration, in 2016, his wife purchased 12.49 BTC ($1.1 million […]

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ForkLog 294 22.04.2025

The vanished Cryptoqueen

On 11 June 2016 an uplifting speech rang out from the stage of London’s Wembley Arena. It was delivered by Ruja Ignatova, founder of OneCoin. To the cheers of a packed crowd she proclaimed the project’s cryptocurrency the “Bitcoin killer”. Cameras panned across rapt faces that seemed to believe every word of their “Cryptoqueen”. About […]

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ForkLog 137 21.04.2025

Cryptocurrency Casino Revenues Surpass $81 Billion in 2024

In 2024, cryptocurrency casino revenues reached $81.4 billion, a fivefold increase compared to 2022. This data was provided by the analytical platform Yield Sec. Such services are banned in regions like the US, China, the EU, and the UK. However, players frequently bypass these restrictions using VPNs, mirrors, or link redirections, reports the Financial Times. […]

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