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SEC Charges Man Behind Alleged Crypto Mining Scam

The SEC claims Donald Blakstad bilked investors of $3.5 million. One scheme involved a non-existent crypto mining operation.

By Danny NelsonJan 9, 2020

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Tom Lee’s Bitmine Immersion added 40,613 ether last week as prices crashed

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Michael Saylor's Strategy made modest bitcoin purchase at start of last week's crypto crash

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