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Popular cryptocurrency influencer Ben Armstrong was arrested late Monday night following an alleged confrontation with a former business partner before being released on bail earlier today.

Columbia University President Minouche Shafik resigned on Wednesday, nearly four months after the Ivy League university's handling of campus protests over Israel's war in Gaza was criticized by pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian sides alike. «It has also been a period of turmoil where it has been difficult to overcome divergent views across our community,» Shafik said in an email to staff and students. «This period has taken a considerable toll on my family, as it has for others in our community.» Shafik said her departure «at this point would best enable Columbia to traverse the challenges ahead.» She said she made the announcement so new leadership could be in place before the new term begins.

The money, which comes on the heels of a $25 million donation from Ripple, means that Fairshake and its affiliates have raised to $160 million in this election cycle, making it one of the largest Super PACs.Coinbase has a strict no-politics policy but, says CEO Brian Armstrong in a blog, "when it comes to our mission of increasing economic freedom by growing the adoption of cryptocurrencies, we are deeply engaged in policy efforts".Armstrong claims that 52 million Americans have owned crypto but: "For too long, some congressional leaders who are out of touch with their constituents have attempted to eliminate the crypto industry from the US."Last summer, Coinbase was sued by the SEC for operating its crypto asset trading platform as an unregistered national securities exchange, broker, and clearing agency.The industry secured another win last week when the House of Representatives passed the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act despite opposition from the Biden Administration and SEC chair Gary Gensler.The bill establishes a regulatory framework for digital assets, covering areas such as consumer protections, the use of crypto in illicit finance, but still faces an uncertain future in the Senate.Armstrong cites the bill as an example of recent progress but says, "the best way to get regulatory clarity in democratic countries is to elect pro-crypto candidates on both sides of the aisle, and to vote anti-crypto candidates out of office".

Fairshakes has raised $78 million to fund pro-crypto legislators and support leaders who support blockchain innovation in the United States.

In an interview with CNBC, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has expressed optimism about the crypto industry’s future following the historic $4 billion settlement imposed on Binance.

The crypto industry can finally close the chapter on a litany of scandals and problems after Binance was hit with a historic settlement by the U.S. Department of Justice, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said Monday.

Brian Armstrong, CEO of crypto exchange Coinbase, thinks that his company made the right decision to comply with United States money transmitter licensing laws.

Jesse Armstrong, the creator and showrunner, behind the acclaimed and award winning TV series "Succession" is set to be honored with the prestigious 2023 Founders Award by the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. The anticipated awards ceremony will take place in Novemnber as announced by the academy on Thursday, October 26th. Hailing from the United Kingdom Jesse Armstrong is a screenwriter and producer who has left a mark in both British and American television.

Chase UK recently refused to deal with any transaction involving cryptocurrency. This development was met with a harsh response from Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong. Meanwhile, Chainlink (LINK) and VC Spectra (SPCT) experienced a surge in token prices, becoming the top altcoins to watch for in 2023.

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Crypto influencer Ben Armstrong, formerly known as BitBoy Crypto, has been released from jail after spending eight hours there, while his mugshot went viral.

Crypto influencer Ben Armstrong, previously known as BitBoy, has reportedly been arrested while live-streaming outside the house of a former business associate, who he alleges is in possession of his Lamborghini. 

Crypto influencer Ben Armstrong, formerly known as BitBoy Crypto, was arrested by the police while live-streaming on YouTube. 

Here’s a quick question: What is common to former German chancellor Angela Merkel, British comedian Rowan ‘Mr Bean’ Atkinson, former president of India APJ Abdul Kalam, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, supermodel Cindy Crawford, first man on the moon Neil Armstrong, India’s richest businessman Mukesh Ambani, Delhi's chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, Bollywood heartthrob Vicky Kaushal, and Bloomberg founder and CEO and three-time New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg? The answer: They are all engineers. This eclectic list serves as a counter-narrative, challenging the notion that engineering no longer opens doors to opportunity, particularly in India.

Cryptocurrency influencer Ben Armstrong has filed a lawsuit against two Hit Network employees for ousting him from the company he founded.

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National Weather Service has taken proactive measures to address the evolving weather patterns across several regions of the United States. In response to the existing conditions, critical alerts and advisories have been issued to keep residents informed and prepared.

Brian Armstrong, the CEO of Coinbase, confirmed that the crypto exchange is “looking into” adding the Bitcoin (BTC) Lighting network in its quest to spread crypto payments adoption across the globe.

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Long-time Bitcoin (BTC) advocate Jack Dorsey has found himself in a Twitter war with several crypto industry pundits after he responded with “yes” to a question asking if Ether (ETH) was a security.

Major US-based crypto exchange Coinbase has praised the United Arab Emirates (UAE), saying the region has the potential to become a “strategic hub” for the company.