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Feds $2B Bitcoin Coup, Moon Gets a Time Zone, and AI's Copyright Clash with Comedy Legend

Apr 4, 2024
06:06
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US government transfers $2B in Bitcoin from Silk Road, AI comedy special sparks copyright lawsuit. NASA pioneers lunar time zone for unified time on the moon.
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  • Government seizure of Bitcoin raises concerns over cryptocurrency control and central bank influence.
  • AI-generated content lawsuit emphasizes ethical and legal issues surrounding impersonation and copyright infringement.

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US Government's Significant Bitcoin Transfer

The US government made a notable transfer of nearly $2 billion worth of Bitcoin to the cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase. This transfer stemmed from the government's confiscation of about 50,000 Bitcoin from the Silk Road website. The seized assets are set to be returned to over 70 victims who deposited cryptocurrencies under false investment schemes. While some view Bitcoin as being in a bull market, concerns have been raised about government influence on cryptocurrencies and the risks linked to central bank digital currencies.

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