Cheyenne Ligon

On the news team at CoinDesk, Cheyenne focuses on crypto regulation and crime. Cheyenne is originally from Houston, Texas. She studied political science at Tulane University in Louisiana. In December 2021, she graduated from CUNY's Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism, where she focused on business and economics reporting. She has no significant crypto holdings.

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Markets

Lawyers for Africrypt’s Missing Founders Say They’ve Been Fired: Report

The Cajee brothers are still missing, along with $3.6 billion in bitcoin.

South African authorities are investigating the disappearance of two men.

Markets

Swiss National Bank Has No Plans for a Digital Currency: Report

The Swiss National Bank tested the feasibility of CBDCs in 2020.

Zug, Switzerland

Markets

Guggenheim’s Scott Minerd Says Bitcoin Could Sink to $15K

In February, the now-bearish Minerd said BTC could climb as high as $600,000.

Scott Minerd, chief investment officer of Guggenheim Partners.

Policy

Palestine’s Central Bank Reportedly Mulling a CBDC Launch

Palestinians do not have an independent currency, and rely on the Israeli shekel and Jordanian dinar.

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Tech

Monero-Mining Malware 'Crackonosh' Has Infected 222K Computers, Researchers Find

The virus has yielded over $2 million worth of XMR for its authors, security firm Avast said in a Thursday report.

The malware spreads through illegal, torrented versions of popular video games like "Grand Theft Auto V."

Finance

This NYDIG Partnership Could Bring Bitcoin to Your Local Credit Union

Up to 18.3 million Q2 customers will soon be able to buy, sell and hold bitcoin directly from their bank accounts.

Moneta Money Bank AS Ahead of $1.2 Billion Shareholder Showdown

Markets

Suze Orman Says She Bought $5K of Bitcoin Using PayPal – And She’s a HODLer

This is the first time the financial guru has acknowledged directly owning cryptocurrencies.

TV personality and financial adviser Suze Orman

Markets

Founders of South African Crypto Investment Firm – and $3.6B in Bitcoin – Are Missing

Africrypt investors were told not to inform police of the purported hack because it could slow the recovery of their funds.

missing piece, puzzle

Markets

Peter Thiel-Backed Exchange Bullish Is in Talks to Go Public in SPAC Merger: Report

The news comes just a month after the announcement of Bullish's launch.

Peter Thiel

Markets

52 US Representatives Are Backing a Bill Targeting Hamas Financing

The Hamas International Financing Prevention Act would leverage sanctions against individuals and governments donating to Hamas, including donations made in bitcoin.

Masked teenager holding the Palestinian flag.