240 - The Bitcoin Custody War

This week, we're looking at three stories that all ask the same question: who really controls the money? 👉🏼 First, a crypto attacker walked away with $20 million from BonkDAO without hacking a single line of code. He simply bought enough voting power to pass a proposal that transferred the treasury to himself. 👉🏼 Then we head to Washington, where America's Strategic Bitcoin Reserve has stalled because two government departments are fighting over who gets to hold roughly $21 billion worth of Bitcoin. 👉🏼 And finally, Interpol has uncovered a $122 million romance-scam laundering network linked to a 20-year-old crypto wallet, highlighting how blockchain investigators are becoming increasingly effective at tracing money across multiple chains. Let's get into it 🚀 **** TIMESTAMPS 2:01 Bonk DAO's treasury gets hacked for $20m via vote stacking 6:10 The March 2025 big promise locked in a turf war 8:32 Interpol wraps Operation First Light 2026 - what even is it? 11:13 Short, sharp news bites **** Show notes: Curious about our app? Try out the new Bamboo demo mode. OR try our new Micro-Investment Calculator Have you subscribed to the Crypto Curious Newsletter? **** If you’re enjoying these episodes please subscribe to our podcast on your preferred platform, leave a review, or share this episode with a friend or family member. If you want to start investing in Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold & Silver, you can download the Bamboo app here. Use the code CURIOUS for $10 in BTC when you sign up. Follow the Crypto Curious Instagram here. Join the Crypto Curious Facebook Group here. ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Crypto Curious acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea, and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs, or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.