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😵BTC wobbles; real-world crypto sex scam


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😒 Bitcoin wobbles

💋 Crypto sex scams go real-world

👉 Trump pardons BitMEX founders in surprise move

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Hot Inflation Data Hits BTC—$84K Must Hold, Say Analysts

Bitcoin took a 3% hit after U.S. PCE data came in hotter than expected, stoking fresh inflation fears.

BTC dipped under $84.5K, its lowest since March 23, and analysts are now watching $84K as a critical support level. If it doesn't hold? We could be staring down a deeper correction.

The inflation print signals things may not be cooling as fast as hoped—and Bitcoin isn't immune to macro headwinds.

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Crypto Sex Scams Go Real-World—Bitcoiner Robbed of 6 BTC

What began as a viral "Spend the night with a Bitcoiner" meme took a serious turn.

Chinese media is now reporting that a software engineer in Chengdu was lured, trapped, and extorted out of 6 BTC—by a gang posing as a female crypto trader named "Bitcoin Cong'er."

The victim was reportedly lured in by an X profile offering sexual favors after months of messaging. When he arrived at the upscale hotel, he was hit with fake evidence, blackmail, and pressure to transfer Bitcoin on the spot.

Police are investigating, and warnings have been issued to crypto holders being targeted by social engineering scams.

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Trump Pardons BitMEX Founders in Surprise Crypto Move

In a bold (and very Trump) twist, former President Donald Trump just pardoned the three co-founders of BitMEX: Arthur Hayes, Benjamin Delo, and Samuel Reed.

The trio had pleaded guilty to money laundering and Bank Secrecy Act violations, admitting they failed to implement an AML program at the exchange.

They're off the hook—at least legally.

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Terraform Labs Launching Claims Portal for UST Crash Victims

Nearly three years after the $45 billion Terra collapse, Terraform Labs is finally opening a claims portal for users who lost $100 or more.

The portal goes live March 31, following court approval for Terraform to wind down operations under bankruptcy protection.

It's not full closure—but it's a long-awaited step toward compensating thousands of burned investors.

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MEXC in 2025: Big Speed, Bigger Token Variety

If you haven't checked out MEXC lately, here's the scoop: the Seychelles-based exchange now serves over 10 million users across 170+ countries, with a massive selection of 2,800+ tokens and around $123 billion in daily trading volume.

All of that comes with ultra-low fees and blazing-fast performance.

It's quietly climbed to 11th place globally, becoming a go-to platform for traders who want serious variety. Just a heads up—U.S. users are blocked, but it's fully regulated in key regions like Australia, Estonia, and Canada.

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Beyond Bitcoin: Chainlink's Nazarov Looks Ahead

Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov just laid out his vision for what's next in crypto—and it's all about tokenized real-world assets, security, and mainstream UX.

He's also bullish on the U.S. building bipartisan momentum to lead the Web3 finance wave.

From back-end infra to front-end simplicity, Nazarov says the future of finance is decentralized—and Chainlink wants to power it.