Publication: Wired
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☆The Untold Story of a Crypto Crimefighter’s Descent Into Nigerian Prison
Wired • 10 Feb 2025 • ~11400 words
Andy Greenberg chronicles the ordeals of Tigran Gambaryan, a former IRS agent and Binance compliance officer, who was detained in Nigeria. Lured to Nigeria under the guise of resolving issues between Binance and the Nigerian government, he becomes a pawn in a multibillion-dollar ...
Inside the Bust That Took Down Pavel Durov—and Upended Telegram
Wired • 04 Feb 2025 • ~4850 words
Darren Loucaides writes about Pavel Durov, the CEO of Telegram, and the events that led to his arrest. It contrast Durov's public image versus his actions, and how Telegram’s relationship with governments and its approach to content moderation shifted significantly over time.
Are You Lonely? Adopt a New Family on Facebook Today
WIRED • 27 Jan 2025 • ~4950 words
A goat farmer in rural Minnesota, estranged from her biological children, finds new purpose as a surrogate grandparent.