A London woman has been convicted for money laundering, having been found with over $4.3 billion in bitcoin, which she converted into physical assets. The SEC is seeking a nearly $2 billion fine from Ripple Labs in a landmark XRP lawsuit, a move Ripple’s CEO deems unprecedented. The activation of a dormant bitcoin wallet, known as “37X,” which transferred 94,504.03 bitcoin, has reshuffled the rankings of the top bitcoin holders. A report suggests China may be amassing over 5,300 tons of gold, significantly more than officially reported, potentially setting the stage for a surge in gold prices amidst efforts to shield its economy from dollar depreciation.
UK Court Convicts Woman Found With More Than $4.3 Billion in BTC
A London resident reportedly caught with bitcoins worth over $4.3 billion has been convicted for entering into a money laundering arrangement. The woman specialized in converting digital assets into physical assets, such as multimillion-dollar houses and jewelry.
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SEC Asks Judge to Fine Ripple $2 Billion in XRP Case — Ripple CEO Says ‘There Is Absolutely No Precedent for This’
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking nearly $2 billion in fines from Ripple Labs in the ongoing XRP lawsuit. “There is absolutely no precedent for this,” exclaimed Ripple’s CEO regarding the $2 billion fine. “We will continue to expose the SEC for what they are when we respond to this.”
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Massive Bitcoin Shift: $6B Moved as 5th Largest BTC Wallet Reactivates After Years of Dormancy
This week, blockchain observers noticed that the “37X” wallet, once holding the title of the fifth-largest bitcoin wallet, was activated for the first time since 2019. This significant move involved the transfer of 94,504.03 bitcoin into three distinct addresses. One of these recipient wallets has now risen to become the sixth-largest bitcoin holder, showcasing a notable shift in the hierarchy of top addresses.
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Report: China Could Be Hoarding Over 5,300 Tonnes of Gold, Might Create Price ‘Perfect Storm’
A recent report from Jan Nieuwenhuijs, an expert in the Chinese gold market, has found that the actual gold reserves held by the People’s Bank of China might comprise over 5,300 tonnes, dwarfing official numbers. Nieuwenhuijs explains China might be a driving force behind increasing gold prices, as the country moves to hoarding gold to protect its economy from an impeding dollar debasement.
Source: Bitcoin
