Cullen Hoback’s previous work brought the conspiracy theory group to light, but it remains to be seen if he’s truly unmasked the creator of Bitcoin.
Monthly archives: October 2024
Bullish Bitcoin traders switch sides and target new BTC lows under $60K
Traders agree that Bitcoin’s short-term price prospects are strongly angled toward the downside.
Pantera Capital’s Dan Morehead Says US Will Have Rational Blockchain Policy Regardless of Who Wins Election
Pantera Capital CEO Dan Morehead thinks the US will have a “rational policy on blockchain” regardless of who wins November’s presidential election. In a recent newsletter, Morehead points to Vice President Kamala Harris’ decision to mention the blockchain sector in a speech last week. At a campaign event in Pittsburgh on September 25th, Harris spoke …
This Factor Could Trigger Further Upside for Bitcoin and Other Crypto Assets, Says Analyst Jason Pizzino
A widely followed crypto analyst says that one catalyst could spark a bull run for Bitcoin (BTC) and other digital assets. In a new video update, crypto strategist Jason Pizzino tells his 334,000 YouTube subscribers that the latest BTC crash can be attributed to the US dollar breaking out of its slump. “Bitcoin also dropped …
‘Operation Kraken’ in Australia Seizes Over $6,400,000 in Crypto From Global Organized Crime, Say Authorities
A special law enforcement operation by the Australian Federal Police (AFP) has enabled authorities to gain access to crypto assets linked to the alleged mastermind and administrator of an organized crime app. Last month, the AFP arrested and charged Jay Je Yoon Jung for allegedly creating Ghost, an encrypted communication platform that authorities say is …
SEC Moves To Appeal 2023’s Landmark Ripple and XRP Securities Ruling
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is filing a notice of appeal against 2023’s landmark ruling that the sales of the crypto asset XRP only qualify as securities when sold to institutional investors. In a new thread on the social media platform X, Stuart Alderoty, the chief legal counsel of Ripple Labs, says that …
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Indiana Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $37,000,000 in Crypto From Nearly 600 Victims: US Justice Department
A 21-year-old man from Indiana just pleaded guilty to charges stemming from a cyber intrusion event that happened in February 2022. Malicious actors involved in cyber intrusion use phishing, email infection, SQL injection and other means to gain access to computer systems with the aim of causing harm or stealing sensitive data. The US Department …
OKX lists PayPal’s PYUSD stablecoin for trading amid supply fluctuations
OKX has announced that PayPal’s USD-pegged PYUSD stablecoin will be listed for trading on its platform starting today, Oct. 3. The exchange stated that call auctions for PYUSD will run from 11 A.M. to 12 P.M. UTC, with spot trading commencing immediately after. However, users will not be able to withdraw the stablecoin until 10 …
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Visa to launch live platform to help banks issue digital tokens in 2025
Visa has launched the Visa Tokenized Asset Platform (VTAP), a new initiative to help banks issue fiat-backed tokens on blockchain networks. On Oct. 3, the digital payment giant announced that VTAP is now accessible through its Developer Platform. This enables participating institutions to develop and test digital assets like stablecoins and Central Bank Digital Currencies …
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Grayscale launches Aave Trust to leverage DeFi lending boom
Grayscale has announced the launch of the Grayscale Aave Trust—a crypto investment fund focused on the DeFi lending protocol Aave, according to an Oct. 3 statement. Following the announcement, Aave’s token (AAVE) saw a 3% increase within the last hour, reaching $143, according to data from CryptoSlate. However, the token has declined by over 16% …
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Vitalik Buterin proposes lowering staking threshold to boost Ethereum decentralization
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has proposed lowering the minimum deposit requirements for stakers on the blockchain network. In an Oct. 3 post on X, Buterin voiced his support for reducing the current 32 ETH threshold needed to stake on the network to support solo staking. He believes the current requirement is a barrier to entry …
Economic data from G20 countries reveals timeline to Hyperbitcoinization inevitability
Four years on from the start of the COVID-induced global financial crisis, the global economy stands at a pivotal moment, characterized by moderate inflation and low unemployment yet overshadowed by uneven growth and escalating debt in advanced economies. Recent data from the G20 nations paint a complex picture of economic health, raising questions about the …
Swift to begin trials for digital asset transactions across global network in 2025
SWIFT, the global bank messaging network, announced that banks across North America, Europe, and Asia will begin live trials of digital assets and currency transactions over its network starting next year, according to an Oct. 3 statement. These trials will explore how financial institutions can leverage their existing SWIFT connections to process transactions involving both …
Latest data reveals global economic downturn, building stronger case for Bitcoin
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Election Fever Pushes Polymarket to $533M in September, Setting New Records
Polymarket hit new milestones in September, with trading volume climbing to $533.51 million, exceeding August’s $472 million. The blockchain-based predictions platform also saw a rise in active users, reaching 90,037, up 26,421 from the prior month. Polymarket Booms Ahead of U.S. Election: $533M in Volume, 90K Users in September With 33 days until the 2024 …
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