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Two Nigerians charged in U.S. over cryptocurrency fraud
8 years agoGold plated souvenir Bitcoin coins are arranged for a photograph in London on November 20, 2017. Bitcoin, a type of cryptocurrency, uses peer-to-peer technology to operate with no central authority or banks. Bitcoin's recent rise and booming investor interest is forcing the regulatory and stock market authorities to formulate an official position on bitcoin and other virtual currencies, which are controversial not only because of their speculative nature, but are also seen as vehicles for illegal activities. / AFP PHOTO / Justin TALLIS
The attorney for the United States District of Oregon, Billy Williams, has disclosed that two Nigerians, Kelvin Usifoh, 24, and Onwuemerie Gift of unidentified age, are facing charges for allegedly…