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The Sudden Rise of Crypto Hitmen and Bitcoin-for-Murder Plots
2021 saw a spike in one very particular type of crime: paying crypto to take out a hit. Who are these would-be killers, and why do they think crypto makes them invisible to the eyes of the law?
Is Crypto At Risk of Becoming a New Form of Gambling Addiction?
Crypto diehards will deny they’re addicted to the highs of chasing financial freedom, but gambling experts disagree
Could Burning Trash Power a Green Bitcoin Mining Boom?
We spoke with Bill Smith, the founder of a company that aims to fuel energy-intensive Bitcoin operations by mining our landfills
The Unending Necessity of Crypto Payments for Sex Workers
Sex workers have always used Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as a safe, secure and private payment method. But can it keep them afloat in today's dangerous climate?