Tether has made one of the boldest moves yet by a crypto-native company into legacy European sport. The stablecoin giant has submitted a binding all-cash proposal to acquire the remaining stake in Juventus, one of football’s most historic clubs. The bid targets the shares held by Exor, the Agnelli family’s holding company and the club’s long-time controlling shareholder. The response was swift. And decisive. Exor rejected the proposal outright, reaffirming that Juventus is not for sale. The offer, first reported by Bloomberg and confirmed by multiple outlets, marks a rare attempt by a crypto firm to take control of a The post Tether Makes €1B Play for Juventus , Exor Shuts the Door appeared first on The Merkle News.

Pyth Network is taking a decisive step toward sustainable value accrual. The oracle network announced the launch of monthly PYTH token buybacks, funded directly from protocol revenue and executed through its DAO treasury. The move comes as Pyth Pro surpasses $1 million in annualized recurring revenue (ARR) in its first month, marking a turning point for the project’s economic model. For the first time, adoption at the protocol level now translates directly into systematic demand for PYTH on the open market. Not through emissions. Not through speculation. But through revenue. The announcement, shared by Pyth Network, outlines a reserve strategy The post Pyth Network Activates Token Buybacks as Real Revenue Crosses $1M ARR appeared first on The Merkle News.

OKX has issued a detailed public statement addressing the events surrounding the MANTRA (OM) market incident, pushing back forcefully against what it describes as a misleading narrative promoted by the MANTRA team. According to OKX, the incident was not the result of exchange failure or misconduct, but of coordinated market manipulation involving multiple related accounts. The exchange says it has already submitted extensive evidence to regulators and law enforcement agencies, with multiple lawsuits now underway. The announcement, published by OKX ➝ Let's clarify the facts, since MANTRA team continues to push a misleading narrative: 1. OKX identified evidence that multiple The post OKX Breaks Silence on MANTRA Incident as Evidence Points to Coordinated Market Manipulation appeared first on The Merkle News.

XRP’s spot ETF has crossed $1b in assets, signaling rising institutional interest and reshaping how investors approach long-term XRP exposure. #partnercontent

Bitcoin treasury company Strategy has announced its latest purchase, taking its total investment in BTC beyond the $50 billion milestone. Strategy Has Added 10,645 BTC With The Latest Acquisition As announced by Strategy co-founder and chairman Michael Saylor in a new X post, the company has completed another big Bitcoin acquisition. With this new purchase, […]

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Builders Wanted: You Can Apply to Now In the ever-evolving world of blockchain and cryptocurrency, the demand for skilled professionals is skyrocketing. Web3 isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a revolution creating thousands of high-paying opportunities. If you’re a developer, designer, marketer, […] The post Builders Wanted: Top Web3 Jobs You Can Apply to Now appeared first on Blockmanity.

Ethereum is preparing a deep structural upgrade. Not to gas fees. Not to throughput. To identity. The community has introduced ERC-8092, a proposed standard designed to unify how blockchain accounts relate to each other across chains and Layer 2 networks. It introduces a new concept called “associated accounts.” Simple in name. Powerful in effect. With ERC-8092, Ethereum accounts can publicly declare relationships. They can prove those links using cryptographic signatures. And just as importantly, they can revoke them at any time. No custodians. No centralized registry. No permanent bindings. Ethereum isn’t just scaling transactions anymore. It’s scaling identity itself. What The post Ethereum Proposes ERC-8092 to Solve Onchain Identity Fragmentation appeared first on The Merkle News.

JPMorgan Asset Management has launched its first tokenized money market fund on Ethereum, offering qualified investors on-chain access to U.S. dollar yields backed by Treasuries. The move signals growing institutional confidence in public blockchain infrastructure. Ethereum-Based Tokenized Treasury Fund Launched by JPMorgan JPMorgan Asset Management has entered the rapidly growing tokenized finance space with the […]

Michael Saylor’s company increased its Bitcoin holdings to 671,268 BTC following back-to-back weeks of purchases exceeding 10,000 BTC.

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Bitcoin Bancorp will join Bitcoin Depot, CoinFlip, and others in offering crypto ATMs to the Lone Star State, where the state has begun gaining Bitcoin exposure via ETFs

Bitcoin fell 26% in three months but outperformed most crypto sectors as Ether dropped 36%, AI tokens fell 48%, and memecoins dipped 56%.

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Cryptocurrency markets have tanked again in a pattern that is becoming tediously familiar in recent weeks.

MYX Finance [MYX] posted gains of 8% in the last 24 hours. Some analysts have attributed the rally to a short-term breakout past the key technical and psychological $3-resistance. In a recent AMBCrThe post Short squeeze or structural shift? Here's why MYX's price rally is drawing attention appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Ripple is testing RLUSD on layer 2s Optimism, Base, Ink, and Unichain, after the token initially launched on the XRP Ledger and Ethereum in 2024.

A well-known early Bitcoin holder is sitting on a steep paper loss as crypto prices slide and leverage begins to work in reverse. The data was shared on Dec. 16 by on-chain analytics platform Onchain Lens. According to the analysis,…

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Ripple's Reece Merrick has revealed the company's strategy behind the Ripple USD (RLUSD) stablecoin.

"By Christmas, Ethereum is more likely to challenge the upside than suffer a deep collapse," ChatGPT stated.

According to reports, the UK Treasury will extend existing finance laws to cover cryptoasset firms, with the new rules set to take effect in October 2027. Related Reading: Crypto’s Back-End Gets A Boost As Coinbase And Standard Chartered Join Forces This means exchanges, wallet providers and other crypto service companies will move beyond current anti-money-laundering […]

Spanish and Danish police arrested members of a criminal gang linked to the kidnapping and murder of a man in Málaga after attempting to steal his cryptocurrency. The Attack and Abduction The Spanish National Police, in a joint operation with Danish police authorities, recently arrested members of a criminal gang responsible for the kidnapping and […]

Quantum computing has made some progress, but not to the extent that it could pose a threat to the Bitcoin network and related wallets. According to Adam Back, CEO of Blockstream and a cypherpunk The post Adam Back shuts down Quantum FUD that could 'likely crash Bitcoin's market' appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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End of Fed tightening, possible rate cuts, and rising liquidity could favor risk assets like Bitcoin in 2026.

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Cloudflare found over 5% of global emails were malicious in 2025, peaking at nearly 10% in November, with more than half of them containing deceptive links.

Users can now buy, swap, send, and receive Bitcoin directly within the popular Ethereum-focused wallet, expanding its multichain reach.

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Cloudflare found over 5% of global emails were malicious in 2025, peaking at nearly 10% in November, with more than half of them containing deceptive links.

Japan’s push into regulated digital finance continues as SBI Holdings and Startale move to issue a yen-denominated stablecoin for global payments in 2026. Japan’s push toward regulated digital finance is set to take a new step with plans for a…

Ripple, Solana, and XRP are converging at a pivotal moment as Ripple formally repositions XRP for a multichain future that extends well beyond a single partnership. At the Solana Breakpoint event, Ripple leadership outlined how integrating XRP into Solana’s ecosystem represents a strategic inflection point for the asset’s utility, liquidity profile, and long-term relevance within […]

Bhutan and Cumberland DRW have signed a memorandum of understanding to pursue a multi-year partnership focused on building digital asset and financial infrastructure within Gelephu Mindfulness City, according to an announcement released Monday. The agreement outlines cooperation on developing digital asset frameworks, infrastructure for digital asset activity and artificial intelligence computing, and potential yield-related initiatives […]

SEC chair Paul Atkins says the agency must find how to allow people to use blockchain privacy tools “without immediately falling under suspicion.”

Aster has introduced a new trading feature aimed at traders who want speed and leverage without exposing their positions to the market. Aster has launched Shield Mode, a feature focused on private, high-leverage perpetual trading. The update was announced on…

TLDR Altcoins have not mirrored the Russell 2000’s parabolic gains in recent market trends. Direct momentum signals within altcoins remain essential for confirming bullish moves. OTHERS index shows reduced selling pressure, hinting at potential future momentum. Traders should prioritize altcoin price action over correlations with broader indices. Altcoins have shown limited upward momentum even as [...] The post Altcoins Lag Russell 2000 Despite Parabolic Risk Appetite appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Web3 Thoughts Of The Week: Crypto Edition – , As we bid farewell to 2025, the crypto world reflects on a transformative year dominated by Bitcoin’s maturation, surging stablecoin activity, and institutional breakthroughs. Looking ahead to , experts foresee a […] The post Web3 Thoughts Of The Week: Crypto Edition – 2025 Summary, 2026 Predictions appeared first on Blockmanity.

Visa is moving deeper into stablecoin-powered payments as adoption surges, launching a new advisory practice to help banks, fintechs, and enterprises design, assess, and deploy stablecoin strategies across global payment and treasury operations. Visa Positions Stablecoins at Core of Future Payments With Dedicated Advisory Practice Visa (NYSE: V), a global digital payments leader, has expanded […]

Tether has seen its Juventus buyout attempt rejected as majority stakeholder Exor has told the stablecoin giant its share is not for sale. Tether Fails To Acquire Premier Italian Football Club Juventus On Friday, Tether announced that it had submitted a proposal to acquire Juventus, one of the biggest football brands in the world. The […]

As we head into 2026, it’s worth taking a look back at 2025. On the technical front, 2025 is ending with major top-caps losing capital, closing the year with negative ROI. Among the top five asseThe post Solana tops 2025 usage charts – So why didn’t SOL outperform ETH? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Bitcoin extended its decline on Monday, slipping toward the mid-$80K range as one of its most important demand indicators — the Coinbase Premium Index — fell back into negative territory.  TheThe post U.S. traders pull back as Bitcoin slides below $90K appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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The much-awaited UK crypto regulation will be finalized by 2026 and go live by October 2027. According to the Finance Minister, Rachel Reeves, the new framework would,  “Provide clear rules of theThe post Inside the UK’s crypto regulation push and what changes by 2027 appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Canton saw a 288% surge in daily trading volume, according to CoinMarketCap stats. The daily trading volume was $21.97 million at the time of writing, even after this surge, which is relatively lowThe post Why is Canton's price up today? Bitcoin's bounce, RedStone partnership drive gains appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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J.P. Morgan has taken another decisive step into public blockchain finance with the launch of its first tokenized money market fund on Ethereum. This comes just days after executing a landmark $50The post J.P. Morgan is quietly becoming crypto’s biggest on-chain bank with latest Ethereum launch appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Bitcoin [BTC] and Ethereum [ETH] stay firmly at the top, but the most compelling contest is playing out just below. Binance Coin and Solana are now closer in market value, each with a differentlyThe post Binance Coin [BNB] vs. Solana: The race for the #3 spot heats up appeared first on AMBCrypto.

XRP traders are rapidly derisking as leverage, open interest, and price momentum all decline simultaneously. This is a rare alignment that often precedes sharp volatility in either direction. FreshThe post XRP leverage collapses to multi-year lows — what it means for traders now appeared first on AMBCrypto.

As Layer-1 use cases grow, scalability becomes an unavoidable challenge. Notably, Ethereum [ETH] has addressed this by leaning into Layer-2s, creating a network designed to preserve throughput, keeThe post Ethereum revenue drop to $600mln - Is BMNR’s ETH strategy at risk? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

ZCash fell 3.82% over the past 24 hours, following Bitcoin's slide to the $87.5k low. While Bitcoin [BTC] managed to bounce higher, ZCash [ZEC] was not able to undo the recent losses. In a recenThe post ZCash traders, patience may pay off – But only after THIS move appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Bitcoin continue to lag behind tech stocks and the broader U.S. equity market. Although the Nasdaq Composite (Nasdaq: IXIC) dropped by 1.7% following the post-dovish Fed rate cut, Bitcoin fell even haThe post Where does tech stocks’ recent performance leave Bitcoin’s price? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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BEAT became the newest trendy project on BNB Chain. Audiera [BEAT] rose by more than 84% at press time, with its debut only a month ago. This increase brought the total gains over the past 30 days The post BEAT rallies 84%, but will price break its peak at $3? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Gemini's entry into prediction markets could enhance user engagement and diversify financial tools, impacting regulatory and competitive landscapes. The post Gemini debuts predictions market in all US states appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The Senate Banking Committee delayed crypto market structure hearings until 2026 amid ongoing bipartisan negotiations.

Grayscale’s 2026 outlook cites institutional demand and clearer US regulation as key catalysts for Bitcoin’s surge in the first half of 2026. 

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India’s financial crime agency has intensified a sweeping crackdown on an alleged cryptocurrency Ponzi empire, targeting a sprawling fake crypto MLM network accused of draining billions of rupees from investors across multiple northern states. India’s Enforcement Directorate Targets Alleged Crypto Ponzi Network India’s federal money laundering watchdog launched coordinated searches tied to an alleged cryptocurrency […]

Trump has already pardoned two crypto heavyweights, Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao in October and Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht in January.

Visa is doubling down on its role in the future of digital payments with the launch of its Stablecoins Advisory Practice.

US-listed spot XRP ETFs just put together a streak that’s hard to ignore: 19 straight trading days of net inflows, with zero outflow sessions over the run, according to daily flow data compiled by Sosovalue. The numbers add up quickly. By Dec. 12, cumulative net inflows sat at $974.50 million, while total net assets across […]

A New York Times investigation reveals that over 60% of ongoing crypto cases were either paused, reduced, or dismissed after Trump’s re-election.

South Africa’s crypto market is accelerating into a higher-confidence phase as the FSCA confirms 420 CASP license applications, approvals stacking up, compliance pathways clarifying, and institutional-grade oversight reinforcing momentum around which firms are positioned to scale under authorization. South Africa Crypto Market Builds Momentum as 420 Providers Flood Licensing Pipeline The regulation of crypto-related financial […]

Tom Lee, chair of BitMine, expressed confidence in the crypto market. Here's what he said on the Prof G Podcast.

On Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump said he is aware of the case involving Samourai Wallet developers Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill, adding that “We’ll look at that” when asked about the developers’ legal situation. Trump Says ‘We’ll Look at That’ When Asked About Samourai Wallet Developer Support has gathered around Samourai Wallet developers […]

Bitcoin (BTC) and the crypto market enter the week facing a series of events that could shape short-term price action. Key macroeconomic data, policy signals, and sector-specific developments are set to test market sentiment and influence volatility across major digital assets. Traders and investors are closely watching how these events unfold, as shifting expectations around […]

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TLDR Altcoins have not mirrored the Russell 2000’s parabolic gains in recent market trends. Direct momentum signals within altcoins remain essential for confirming bullish moves. OTHERS index shows reduced selling pressure, hinting at potential future momentum. Traders should prioritize altcoin price action over correlations with broader indices. Altcoins have shown limited upward momentum even as [...] The post Altcoins Lag Russell 2000 Despite Parabolic Risk Appe appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Introduction: Revolutionizing Finance One Block at a Time In the world of finance, speed, trust, and efficiency are everything. Traditional systems rely on intermediaries, endless reconciliations, and days-long settlements. But blockchain flips the script. How blockchain works is simple yet […] The post How Blockchain Works: When Transactions Are Also Settlements, Reconciliation Disappears appeared first on Blockmanity.

NYSE tightened its grip on blockbuster IPOs while opening a clear, regulated route for crypto companies and digital asset products to tap U.S. public markets, signaling digital assets are moving from the fringe into mainstream capital formation. NYSE Signals Structural Shift Higher for Crypto as Public Market Access Scales Crypto companies moved closer to mainstream […]

A pardon could set a precedent impacting privacy-focused crypto development and influence future legal actions against similar cases. The post Trump open to reviewing pardon for Samourai Bitcoin app developer appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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The crypto market corrected as a shake-up in the Trump administration’s Fed chair pick spooked traders, and growing US macroeconomic challenges led investors to risk-off.

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The market could be ready for a proper recovery, but the lack of volatility is certainly not helping here.

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A critical flaw in React Server Components is being used by attackers to inject malicious code into live websites, and that code is siphoning crypto from connected wallets. Reports note that the vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-55182, was published by the React team on December 3 and carries a maximum severity rating. Related Reading: Binance And […]

Bitcoin briefly topped $94,000 following Strategy’s largest investment since July, but investor risk appetite remained muted even after the widely expected US interest rate cut.

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Ripple’s post-SEC rebound is drawing Wall Street backing, including a $40 billion valuation deal with downside protection— and some investors betting on XRP.

Regulations must evolve for tokenized real-world assets to be better integrated with DeFi, so their immediate benefit won’t be significant, says NYDIG’s Greg Cipolaro.

Tether says it will buy the controlling stake Exor has in Juventus, along with all remaining shares, an offer Exor has reportedly rebuffed.

The DeFi Education Fund has led a rebuttal to Citadel Securities’ call for the SEC to bring DeFi platforms under securities laws if dealing in tokenized stocks.

Brazil’s largest private bank says Bitcoin can improve portfolio diversification and hedge currency risk despite a volatile year for the asset.

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Bitfinex said the recent 66% slide in spot trading volumes echoes lulls seen before next leg in the cycle.

Strategy remains in the Nasdaq 100 as MSCI considers excluding firms whose crypto holdings exceed 50% of total assets.

Despite traditional ETF investors willing to pay premiums to go long, Bitcoin natives selling covered calls have put a damper on a price rally.

Standard Chartered and Coinbase are expanding their partnership to develop trading, custody and financing services aimed at institutional crypto clients.

Michael Saylor explains why governments should consider Bitcoin-backed digital banks. It is time to examine the potential benefits and risks of Bitcoin banks.

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The Bank of Japan is expected to increase its benchmark interest rates on Friday, a historically bearish signal for riskier assets like Bitcoin.

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10x Research’s Markus Thielen says Bitcoin’s four-year cycle still exists but is now driven by politics, liquidity and elections rather than the halving.

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HashKey’s IPO bid puts Hong Kong’s virtual asset regime on display, testing whether compliance-first crypto platforms can win investors.

From petrodollars to ETFs, oil-rich investors are entering Bitcoin via regulated rails, deepening liquidity while reshaping market structure.

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Memecoins were never about memes, jokes, or financial nihilism; it is the underlying technology and its implications that are promising.

XRP ETFs recorded inflows for 20 consecutive days, but its price lost key technical support levels, sparking fears of a drop to $1.40.

Bitcoin fell below $87,000 as Wall Street selling contrasted with Strategy’s announcement of a 10,000+ BTC buy over the past week.

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In this new Cointelegraph in-depth video, we delve into the world of Bitcoin whales, the evolving market structure and how to avoid the pitfalls they set for retail investors.

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Corporate Bitcoin buying continues as American Bitcoin surpasses ProCap, even as proxy stocks decline and volatility grips the crypto market.

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Bitcoin and Ether accounted for the largest allocations, while short-Bitcoin products posted net outflows, according to CoinShares data.

The Bitcoin parabola broke, leading some analysts to predict an 80% drawdown in BTC price. Will growing demand from traditional finance and strategic crypto reserves nullify all bearish predictions?

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Bitcoin rallies continue to be capped by selling near the intra-day range highs, and the expectation of a Bank of Japan interest rate hike could amplify the downturn in BTC and altcoins.

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The new feature gives select users access to traditional market derivatives, with positions margined and settled in USD during a limited testing phase.

The deal folds adviser-facing tools into Anchorage’s platform while allowing Securitize to remain focused on tokenizing real-world assets.

Data shows traders bought the Bitcoin price dip, but $2.78 billion in selling by larger entities completely overshadowed the bulls. Can BTC hold above $86,000?

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The financial regulator dropped several cases against crypto companies in 2025, and is reportedly “no longer actively pursuing a single case against a firm with known Trump ties.”

The agreement adds a key interoperability engineering team to Circle, strengthening its crosschain infrastructure and support for multichain applications.

The SEC's crypto task force held its sixth roundtable event, hosting representatives from digital asset advocacy groups and other organizations.

With 2025 winding down and just two weeks left on the clock, data from onchain parsers show that only eight block rewards from 2010 have been spent all year—unless a few decide to stir before the curtain falls in December. Officially, it’s shaping up as one of the quietest years on record for 2010 block […]

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Tether’s scale, profitability, and expanding business interests remain widely underestimated, according to a new analysis by Alex Thorn, head of firmwide research at Galaxy Digital. Alex Thorn: Tether Has Quietly Become One of Crypto’s Most Powerful Firms Alex Thorn‘s assessment appeared in Galaxy Research’s weekly brief published Dec. 12 and was later shared on X, […]

Key Highlights The Senate Banking Committee has reportedly confirmed that it will not hold a market structure markup…

Dogecoin's price has begun a range-bound move above the $0.13 level and below the moving average lines.

For this XRP price prediction, we’re checking out the market conditions, the possible gains, and the downside, to see whether XRP can pick up bullish momentum.

Japan is quietly reimagining how digital assets fit into its financial system, and the timing is drawing attention. While global markets are already sensitive to upcoming macro decisions from the Bank of Japan (BoJ), Tokyo is advancing parallel reforms that touch crypto regulation, taxation, and broader liquidity conditions. Related Reading: Ex-Terra Insider Calls Do Kwon […]

Ethereum emerged as the most connected asset, showing strong alignment with Cardano, Solana, and Dogecoin.

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Bitcoin Magazine Trump Says He Will Consider A Pardon for Samourai Bitcoin Wallet Co-Founder At a press conference today, President Donald Trump said he’ll review the case of Keonne Rodriguez. This post Trump Says He Will Consider A Pardon for Samourai Bitcoin Wallet Co-Founder first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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