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The Week of October 30, 2023
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WSJ FINALLY Retracts Error-Ridden Story Incorrectly Reporting Crypto Use to Fund Hamas
The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) has partially corrected an article that mischaracterized the extent to which Hamas and other militant groups have been funding its terrorist activities with cryptocurrencies.
The Oct. 10 article titled “Hamas Militants Behind Israel Attack Raised Millions in Crypto” cited blockchain forensics firm Elliptic and said Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), a terrorist organization operating in the Gaza Strip, raised as much as $93 million between August 2021 and June 2023. [Read more …]
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Sam Bankman-Fried Grilled by Prosecutor, Who Points Out Contradictions in His Testimony
Blockchain Association Issues Public Comment on Safeguarding Advisory Client Assets
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MEDIA & EVENTS 📆
11/2: Crypto for the Culture—Powered by Crypto Tutors. Prof. Evans moderates a regulatory panel with Janessa Lopez (Cash App) and David London (Coinbase).
11/23-25: Power UP! Your Crypto Portfolio—Hosted by Prof. Evans, and sponsored by Advantage Evans Academy, Broad Book Press and Digital Currency Group. A few spaces left. Register now.
FEATURED VIDEO
A Look Back and the Book Launch Celebration🥳
In this YouTube video replay, I take a dive deep into the art of simplifying complex subjects through genuine conversations and explore the intricate dynamics between bitcoin, blockchain, and our government's perspective on these digital financial advancements.
I am joined by bestselling author of The Memo and Right Within, Minda Harts, who hosted this conversation to celebrate the release of my book, Digital Money Demystified. Together, we highlight the transformative potential of crypto education, discuss ways to face and overcome prevalent apprehensions in the financial realm, and share our personal journeys of intellectual curiosity that led us to champion the causes of crypto and blockchain technologies.
We also engage in a critical conversation about redefining our understanding of money and addressing the prevailing wealth disparities in our society. Dive in for a rich dialogue and a sneak peek into the invaluable insights from the book:
Demystifying complex topics through authentic conversations.
Understanding the relationship between Bitcoin, blockchain, and government.
The power of crypto education and overcoming fear in the financial industry.
How intellectual curiosity led us to embrace crypto and blockchain technologies.
Challenging assumptions about money and wealth disparities.
Today, I shared that very journey - from skepticism to unearthing the revolutionary world of digital currencies. Watch, subscribe and share!
TECH INTERSECT PODCAST 🎙️
To understand the point of cryptocurrencies and crypto assets, a fundamental understanding for money is critical in bringing us into that world. Ian’s book gives us the context for the rise of Bitcoin and, ultimately, decentralized finance (DeFi). That explores the realities of nonfungible tokens (NFTs), the metaverse, and the financial component of it all.
Episode 180 of the Tech Intersect™ Podcast is about the promise and pitfalls of decentralized finance!