Topic: Bitcoin Beach

2 chapters across the catalog

Scruples
Episode 1715 3:13:10 - 3:18:21

1715: Scruples

Meetup Reports, Bitcoin Beach and Axe Throwing

Reports from recent No Agenda meetups are played, including a "Bitcoin Beach" gathering in El Salvador and a glass-bottom boat tour in Ocala, Florida. Upcoming meetups in Denver, Sacramento, and Indianapolis are promoted. The hosts emphasize that "connection is protection" and encourage listeners to start their own local meetups.

Toxic Speech
Episode 744 25:43 - 30:04

744: Toxic Speech

Bitcoin Money Laundering, Russian Hacker Allegations

A suspect in West Palm Beach is implicated in laundering $1.8 million through a Bitcoin exchange scam linked to the JPMorgan Chase investigation. While U.S. officials suspect Russian expert hackers assisted in the breach, the current arrests focus on the Israeli-led securities fraud ring. The FBI reports that the group targeted multiple brokerages, including Fidelity and E-Trade, to steal data for spamming operations.