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Peter Todd named Satoshi on HBO, Mt. Gox repayment plan deadline postponed, and more: Hodler’s Digest, Oct. 6 – 12
12.10.2024
Mt. Gox postponed the deadline to repay creditors, Canadian Bitcoin core developer Peter Todd was named Satoshi in HBO doco: Hodlers Digest
TRAC and TAP Protocol: An Innovative Bitcoin Layer One Solution
12.10.2024
Until recently, the Bitcoin ecosystem hasn’t seen much development. Now it is rapidly evolving, with numerous projects aiming to enhance Bitcoin’s scalability and functionality. In this early stage, there are many methods being tried out to expand Bitcoin’s rather limited capabilities from...
Analysts Consider These 2 Chains Might Become Ethereum Killers
12.10.2024
ETC Group, a Bitwise-owned London-based fund issuer, examined the possibility of Solana and Aptos becoming the next Ethereum in its latest newsletter. Their analysts revealed that while these two chains have grown and enjoyed momentum, Ethereum is still the overall leader according to...
Phaver Is a Web3 Socialfi Super App
12.10.2024
In an interview with Phaver’s CEO Joonatan Lintala and Ecosystem CFO Tomi Fyrqvist, we explore how this Web3-powered social platform aims to revolutionize social media by integrating blockchain technology and token-based incentives. Phaver’s Decentralized Social Media Puts Users in Control Phaver...
Jailed Binance Employee’s Bail Application Denied Despite Medical Needs
12.10.2024
The judge in Abuja denied bail to Tigran Gambaryan, the jailed Binance employee and a U.S. citizen unlawfully detained in Nigeria. Despite meeting all the medical requirements for bail, the judge’s decision contradicts established Nigerian legal precedents. Gambaryan’s health...
BTC price eyes sub-$65K hurdles as metric hints Bitcoin 'going to rip'
12.10.2024
Bitcoin bulls enjoy more weekend BTC price gains as market cap signals point to a classic bull run comeback
Bitcoin Takes Another Shot at $63.5K as China's Vague Fiscal Stimulus Deters Capital Shift
12.10.2024
China's highly-anticipated fiscal stimulus announcement fell short of expectations, reducing the likelihood of capital flows into Chinese equities
Top Crypto Trader Backs Pepe Unchained to Outperform NEIRO, Forecasts 100x Gains
12.10.2024
A new meme coin is going viral – and has raised $18.6 million before officially launching. Pepe Unchained (PEPU) is turning heads across the crypto space, with one top trader backing it to outperform NEIRO once it goes live. The trader even suggested PEPU holders could be in line for 100x...
British man sues council for $647M over lost Bitcoin in landfill
12.10.2024
James Howells continues his legal battle for 495 million British pounds ($647 million) in damages after Newport City Council blocked his landfill excavation request
Tokenized US Treasuries Climb by $210M Since Crossing the $2 Billion Mark
12.10.2024
Since surpassing the $2 billion milestone in tokenized U.S. Treasuries at the end of August, the sector has added another $210 million. The Blackrock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL) still holds the top spot with a market cap of $531.88 million, reflecting a 3.32% rise over the last...
Bitcoin Price Predictions for End of 2024 and the Forecasted Outlook for 2025
12.10.2024
Over the past week, bitcoin has been bouncing between $59,019 and $63,794 per unit. While prices have slipped slightly—down 1.29% for October so far—there’s still plenty of optimism that ‘Uptober’ will live up to its reputation. After all, October has historically...
SEC’s Crypto Regulation Labeled a ‘Disaster’ by Commissioner
12.10.2024
A U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) commissioner has called the agency’s approach to cryptocurrency regulation a “disaster,” highlighting the SEC’s reliance on enforcement without clear guidance. He criticized the lack of regulatory clarity, which has led...
Bybit CEO: Celebrities Should Avoid Giving Direct Crypto Investment Advice
12.10.2024
According to Ben Zhou, founder and CEO of crypto derivatives platform Bybit, content creators play a vital role in the crypto ecosystem. Besides helping inexperienced investors and traders avoid steep losses, crypto content creators can also attract billions of people unfamiliar with or skeptical...
Blockchain Expert: Clearer Regulations Can Boost AI and Web3 Adoption
12.10.2024
Artificial Intelligence and Web3, are powerful technologies which when combined can create smarter and more decentralized systems, Mario Casiraghi, the co-founder of Singularity DAO, has asserted. Although both technologies have developed separately, Casiraghi argues that their combined strengths...
Bitcoin ETFs end three-day skid with $254M inflow
12.10.2024
The $254 million inflow day was the third-largest ever on days when BlackRock’s IBIT failed to contribute
Chainalysis Latam Report Highlights Major Crypto Growth Milestone in Surprising Nation
12.10.2024
A Chainalysis report reveals that Argentina surpassed Brazil in cryptocurrency value received during the period examined, highlighting the high adoption of stablecoins in Latin America. However, Venezuela was the market that grew the most, rising by 110% despite the current political and economic...
BRICS Slashes US Dollar and Euro Transactions to Below 30%
12.10.2024
BRICS nations are increasingly using national currencies, with 65% of transactions now conducted in local currencies, according to a Russian finance official. The U.S. dollar and euro account for less than 30% of payments among member states, signaling a strategic shift to reduce dependency...
Peter Brandt Warns of Potential 75% Bitcoin Decline if All-Time High Stays Out of Reach
12.10.2024
Peter Brandt, a well-known trader and chartist, has warned bitcoin investors about troubling market patterns. He highlighted that BTC has gone 30 weeks without a new all-time high, historically leading to severe declines of up to 75%. While Brandt remains optimistic, forecasting a bitcoin price...
SEC’s Authority Over XRP Futures Challenged in Bitnomial Lawsuit
12.10.2024
Crypto derivatives exchange Bitnomial is suing the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over its authority to regulate XRP futures, challenging the classification of XRP as a security. The exchange, overseen by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), contests the SEC’s...
Prosecutors Recommend 18-Month Prison Term for Heather Morgan in Bitfinex Hack Case
12.10.2024
Heather Morgan, known by her rap persona “Razzlekhan,” could land an 18-month prison sentence after pleading guilty to laundering cryptocurrency linked to the 2016 Bitfinex hack. Prosecutors described her role as pivotal in obscuring stolen bitcoin through complex schemes, despite...