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Tor Project Launches Crowdfunding Via BTCPay

Tor Project has started a crowdfunding campaign to support TOR project. At the time of writing, TOR project has successfully raised $10k with the help 334 contributors. The crowdfunding campaign is running on BTCPay Server that process payments in Bitcoin.
If you open the crowdfunding page and leave it open for a while you would hear some sounds like “Unstoppable“, “Flawless Victory“, “Holly [email protected]” and some other laughing sounds every time a donation is done in Bitcoin, which kinda interesting. I am not sure if it’s a custom script or it has something to do with BTCPay server.
We're proud to announce that #BitcoinForTor @torproject is now 100% funded.
— BTCPay Server (@BtcpayServer) July 16, 2019
The community managed to raise 10k, 25 hours after the launch.
Take a moment to celebrate, but if you can, keep sending sats as this is just a softcap goal.
??? https://t.co/gRAj2E8BZt pic.twitter.com/lxqtAh6ZAq
About TOR Project
TOR is free and open-source software for enabling anonymous communication. TOR aims to conceal its users’ identities and their online activity from surveillance and traffic analysis by separating identification and routing.
About BTCPay Server
BTCPay Server is an Open Source payment processor. It enables online merchants to accept bitcoins as a form of payment.
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N.J. Man Allegedly Paid 40 BTC to Have a 14-year-old Killed

John Michael Musbach, a 31-year-old man from Haddonfield, NJ, has been charged with hiring a hitman to kill a 14-year-old and paying 40 Bitcoin (equivalent to $20,000 at the time) for the crime. Musbach has plead guilty to using the internet for the murder in a federal court in Camden. He faces a maximum of 10 years in prison.
Musbach exchanged explicit photos and videos with the 13-year-old victim from New York in 2015, which was discovered by the victim’s parents and reported to the police. He was later arrested in 2016 on child pornography charges and had a search warrant conducted on his residence in Galloway, NJ.
According to the department of justice, Musbach wanted the victim killed to prevent them from testifying against him in the ongoing criminal case.
The charge of use of interstate commerce facilities in the commission of murder-for-hire is punishable by a maximum potential penalty of 10 years in prison and a fine of the greater of $250,000
the release said
Between May 7-20, 2016, John Michael Musbach communicated with the administrator of a murder-for-hire website on the dark web net that claimed to offer contract killings for payment in cryptocurrency. Musbach asked if a 14-year-old was a suitable target and, after being told it was possible, paid 40 Bitcoin (equivalent to $20,000 at the time) for the hit. He repeatedly checked on the status of the hit and even asked for an additional $5,000 to secure it. When asked for more money, Musbach tried to cancel the hit and request a refund, only to find out that the website was a scam and the administrator threatened to reveal his information to law enforcement.
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Man Charged in $110 Million Cryptocurrency Scheme

Avraham Eisenberg, 27, from Puerto is accused of committing a $110 million cryptocurrency fraud according to court documents. He allegedly manipulated prices of perpetual futures contracts on Mango Markets, which allowed him to steal cryptocurrency from the exchange and its customers. He was arrested in San Juan, Puerto Rico on December 26, 2022 and is currently in detention, per a criminal complaint.
According to court documents. He allegedly manipulated prices of perpetual futures contracts on Mango Markets, which allowed him to steal cryptocurrency from the exchange and its customers.
Exploiting decentralized finance platforms is the new frontier of old school financial crimes in which criminals abuse emerging technologies for their own personal gain. With this prosecution, the Criminal Division is sending the message that no matter the mechanism used to commit market manipulation and fraud, we will work to hold those responsible to account.
said Assistant Attorney General Kenneth A. Polite, Jr. of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division
Mango Markets is a decentralized cryptocurrency exchange that offers various services to investors, including purchasing, borrowing and trading cryptocurrencies and cryptocurrency-based financial products. It is run by the Mango Decentralized Autonomous Organization (Mango DAO), which operates with its own cryptocurrency token, MNGO. Holding MNGO tokens grants investors the right to vote on modifications to the Mango Markets platform and decisions regarding the governance of the Mango DAO.
As alleged, Avraham Eisenberg manipulated the Mango Markets cryptocurrency exchange in order to obtain over $100 million in illicit profits for himself, Through his scheme, Eisenberg left others holding the bag. Market manipulation is illegal in all of its forms, and this office is committed to prosecuting such schemes wherever they occur – including the cryptocurrency markets
said U.S. Attorney Damian Williams for the Southern District of New York
The FBI is leading an investigation into the matter, with support from Homeland Security Investigations and IRS Criminal Investigation. Meanwhile, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission have launched separate civil proceedings.
The case is being prosecuted by the National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team’s Trial Attorney Jessica Peck, along with Assistant U.S. Attorneys Thomas Burnett and Noah Solowiejczyk of the Southern District of New York.
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The Top 10 Most Popular Cryptocurrencies in 2023

Cryptocurrencies have became a popular subject in the recent years. In this post, we will take a look at the top 10 most popular cryptocurrencies by market capitalization, as of February 2023.
Contents
Bitcoin
Bitcoin (BTC) – Bitcoin is the original cryptocurrency and still the largest by market cap. It was created in 2009 by an unknown individual or group going by the name of Satoshi Nakamoto. Bitcoin is decentralized and operates on a blockchain network.
Ethereum
Ethereum (ETH) – Ethereum is a decentralized, open-source blockchain platform that enables the creation of smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps). It was created by Vitalik Buterin in 2015 and is currently the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap.
Binance Coin
Binance Coin (BNB) – Binance Coin is the native token of the Binance exchange, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world. It was created in 2017 and is used to pay for trading fees on the Binance platform.
Dogecoin
Dogecoin (DOGE) – Dogecoin was created as a joke in 2013, but it has since become one of the most popular cryptocurrencies in the world. It was initially created as a parody of Bitcoin but has gained a significant following in recent years.
Cardano
Cardano (ADA) – Cardano is a blockchain platform that aims to create a more secure and sustainable ecosystem for the development of decentralized applications. It was created by Charles Hoskinson in 2015.
XRP
XRP (XRP) – XRP is the native token of the Ripple network, a decentralized payment protocol that enables fast, low-cost international money transfers. It was created by Ripple Labs in 2012.
Tether
Tether (USDT) – Tether is a stablecoin that is pegged to the value of the US dollar. It is often used as a safe haven asset during times of market volatility.
Polkadot
Polkadot (DOT) – Polkadot is a multi-chain network that aims to connect different blockchain ecosystems together. It was created by Gavin Wood in 2016 and is currently the eighth-largest cryptocurrency by market cap.
Uniswap
Uniswap (UNI) – Uniswap is a decentralized exchange protocol built on the Ethereum blockchain. It allows users to trade cryptocurrencies in a trustless, decentralized manner.
Solana
Solana (SOL) – Solana is a high-performance blockchain platform that aims to provide fast, low-cost transactions for decentralized applications. It was created in 2017 and is currently the tenth-largest cryptocurrency by market cap.
Conclusion
These are just a few of the most popular cryptocurrencies that are currently available. Each one has its own unique features and uses, and the crypto market is constantly evolving, so it’s important to do your own research and stay informed. Keep in mind that past performance is not indicative of future results.
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