2018-7-14 14:13 |
Notably, the accused used bitcoin – including funds they mined themselves – to pay for web domains and other services utilized during their alleged scheme.
Unsurprisingly, the news quickly spread through social media, inciting a mix of incredulity, suspicion and – in some cases – amusement from observers.
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver’s tweet, as might be expected, drew swift condemnation from members of the crypto community.
Today’s indictment was the latest to be handed down, following actions against others including Paul Manafort, Trump’s former campaign manager.
Another interpretation: that today’s indictment was intended to influence an upcoming meeting between Trump and Russian president Vladimir Putin.
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