Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), who once denounced Bitcoin as an "ideal choice for criminals," was found guilty of accepting bribes in gold and fiat currency during his corruption trial.

What Happened: In a press release shared by the Department of Justice Tuesday, Attorney Damian Williams remarked, "This case has always been about shocking levels of corruption. Hundreds of thousands of dollars of bribes, including gold, cash, and a Mercedes-Benz. This wasn't politics as usual; this was politics for profit.”