The couple arrested Tuesday, Mr. Lichtenstein and Ms. Morgan, allegedly used their laundered proceeds to purchase a variety of material goods and assets, including gold, nonfungible tokens and Walmart gift cards, officials said.
Ms. Morgan and Mr. Lichtenstein, who also goes by the nickname Dutch, have promoted themselves as veteran tech and crypto entrepreneurs, according to their social-media posts. Their enterprises include co-founding Demandpath, a venture-capital fund, and Endpass, a cryptocurrency wallet.
On Medium, a publishing platform, Mr. Lichtenstein’s profile describes him as a “tech entrepreneur, explorer, and occasional magician.” His profile on LinkedIn, the professional networking platform, says he is a “coder and investor interested in blockchain technology, automation, and big data.”
Ms. Morgan’s profile on Forbes.com, where her articles are posted under the site’s ForbesWomen banner, says she is an international economist and serial entrepreneur specializing in software development.
Yeah I largely agree. I think the advantage will go to the second or maybe third mover here, whereas the likes of Lens I think will just be breaking ground and sending initial probes, absorbing initial flak, etc.I do think defi will change a lot but the social media bits are a load of shit imo
You get this with podcasters whom you have to subscribe to to access their Discord server.The main hook of social media is that you are on an accessible platform surely, oh this is my twitter insta etc, not hello do you want to enter my blockchain soulseek private chat; oh did i mention we can monetize the token that represents our friend connection for some reason
Monetising your content is effectively memeing yourself or becoming a self facilitating media node which i understand in principle but there is a reason influencers can obtain cash, its because they become a free advertisement in a passive free environment. If i had to pay even an infinitesimal amount for every tweet i read or video i watched then the concept is largely moot for most i think.
I did see a reporter from Forbes got nicked for trying to launder 3.6bn in coins though which is such a good story. i take my hats off to them
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Justice Department Says It Seized $3.6 Billion Worth of Bitcoin Stolen in 2016 Hack
The value of the bitcoin at the time it was seized last week marks the department’s largest-ever financial seizure, officials said.www.wsj.com
Imagine being so stupid as to buying gift cards for the fucking shop.
Should have just washed it with monero then bought their own nfts like everyone else does
One reason I find it exciting is that its sort of a digital native civilization thats being built, with data as its lifeblood.I find it really difficult to work up any enthusiasm or interest in this stuff, but frequently feel as though I'm hobbling myself by not doing so.
One reason I find it exciting is that its sort of a digital native civilization thats being built, with data as its lifeblood.