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The Many Facts That Indicate Bitcoin’s Creator Satoshi Nakamoto Was More Than One Person
16.7.2023
Ever since the genesis of Bitcoin, the identity of its creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, has remained shrouded in profound intrigue, evolving into one of the most captivating enigmas of all time. While numerous speculators picture a solitary genius behind its inception, it’s plausible that this...
Legal Expert Warns Victory May Be Short-Lived for Ripple and XRP — Says Judge ‘Got the Law Wrong’
15.7.2023
A legal expert has warned that the district court ruling on XRP “rests on very shaky ground.” Expecting an appeal, he cautioned that Ripple’s victory “may be a short-lived victory,” claiming that the judge “got the law wrong.” Lawyer on Ruling of...
Bank of America Faces Scrutiny After Coinbase User Alleges the Bank Closed His Account Over Bitcoin Transactions
15.7.2023
Bank of America has come under scrutiny after a Coinbase user claimed that the bank closed his account over Bitcoin transactions. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong quickly addressed the issue, asking other users if they have encountered the same problem with Bank of America. Coinbase’s CEO Raises...
Predicting the Unpredictable: AI Chatbot Claude Outlines Potential 2024 Prices for Top 40 Crypto Assets
14.7.2023
Two weeks ago, Bitcoin.com News used six artificial intelligence chatbots to predict the price of bitcoin (BTC) by the end of 2023. After the release of Anthropic’s Claude 2 in July, we conducted another experiment, tasking Claude with predicting the prices of the top 40 cryptocurrencies...
Bitcoin Exodus: Over 855,000 BTC Withdrawn From Exchanges Since July 2020
12.7.2023
According to current data, about 2,086,034 bitcoins were held on exchanges as of July 11, 2023. This figure is 154,160 bitcoins less than the number held on centralized trading platforms 72 days earlier, on April 30. The number of bitcoins on exchanges has significantly dropped since July 31, 2020...
Former Paxful CEO Ray Youssef Urges Platform Users to ‘Cease Trading’
11.7.2023
On July 7, Ray Youssef, the former CEO of Paxful, told users of the peer-to-peer crypto marketplace to stop trading on the platform. Youssef claimed that Paxful is now “just paying legal bills” and that “no African or any non-American should trust any IS corporation.”...
Matrixport’s Year-End 2024 Prediction: Bitcoin to Reach $125,000 as Strong Performance Fuels Bullish Sentiment
10.7.2023
While bitcoin has shown strong performance in the first half of 2023, Markus Thielen, the head of research at crypto firm Matrixport, released a prediction on July 5, 2023, stating that bitcoin (BTC) will reach $125,000 by the end of 2024. Thielen’s forecast is based on a signal indicating...
Pop Icon Taylor Swift Signed $100M Deal With Crypto Exchange FTX, New Reports Claim
8.7.2023
Taylor Swift, a pop icon and 12-time Grammy Award winner, did sign an agreement with bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX, new reports claim. However, FTX executives reportedly convinced former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) to reconsider and abandon the $100-million deal with Swift. Taylor Swift...
Bitcoin’s 2024 Halving Presents New Challenges: A Deep Dive Into the Future of Mining Rewards
7.7.2023
As we wrap up the initial six months of 2023, the Bitcoin network inches closer to a significant milestone — the impending block reward halving, which lies just under 300 days ahead. Projections indicate that this event is slated to take place between April 21 and 27, 2024, leading to...
Blackrock Seeks to Democratize Crypto — CEO Says Bitcoin Can Hedge Against Inflation, Currency Devaluation
7.7.2023
Larry Fink, the CEO of the world’s largest asset manager, Blackrock, says bitcoin is an international asset and crypto can be used instead of gold to hedge against inflation, the onerous problems of any country, as well as currency devaluation. Blackrock, which has a near-perfect track...
Accept the ‘Best and Final Offer’ or Face Legal Action Gemini’s Cameron Winklevoss Tells DCG Founder
5.7.2023
According to Cameron Winklevoss, the co-founder of the crypto exchange Gemini, a lawsuit will be filed on July 7 against Barry Silbert and the Digital Currency Group if the latter two fail to accept creditors’ “best and final offer.” Winklevoss also vowed to work with...
Mastercard Introduces ‘Multi-Token Network’ to Support Wider Digital Asset Industry
30.6.2023
Mastercard has introduced its Multi-Token Network (MTN), an app store powered by blockchain technologies for building regulated financial applications. “MTN represents one of Mastercard’s most ambitious projects in the digital asset space to date,” said the payment giant’s head...
Robert Kennedy Jr Promises to Protect Your Right to Use and Hold Bitcoin as President
29.6.2023
U.S. presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK Jr.) has promised to ensure that “your right to use and hold bitcoin is inviolable” if he is elected U.S. president. “Bitcoin is not only a bulwark against totalitarianism and the manipulation of our money supply, it points the way toward...
Microstrategy Expands Bitcoin Position With $347 Million Investment, Pushing Total Holdings to 152,333 BTC
28.6.2023
Microstrategy has purchased 12,333 more bitcoin for about $347 million, growing its cryptocurrency holdings to 152,333 btc. The Nasdaq-listed software company’s announcement came amid a series of positive developments in the crypto industry. Microstrategy Adds 12,333 Bitcoin to Its Holdings...
HSBC Enables Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF Trading on Mobile Apps in Hong Kong
27.6.2023
Banking giant HSBC has begun letting customers buy and sell bitcoin and ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that are listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange (HKEX) using its mobile apps. The stock exchange currently has three crypto futures ETFs listed. HSBC Customers Can Trade Crypto Futures ETFs...
End of an Era: Over 4 Years Pass Without Self-Proclaimed Satoshis
25.6.2023
Satoshi Nakamoto, a captivating figure in the world of cryptocurrencies, remains an enigma, intriguing both crypto enthusiasts and experts. Numerous individuals have stepped forward over the years, proclaiming themselves as the elusive creator of Bitcoin. However, none of them have succeeded...
Veteran Trader Peter Brandt Labels BTC a Legacy Coin to Outlast ‘Make-Believe Cryptos Wannabees’
25.6.2023
Veteran trader Peter Brandt recently branded BTC as a legacy coin that will ultimately outlast and outperform all “make-believe cryptos wannabees.” Some non-bitcoin maximalists have said the veteran trader’s remarks about bitcoin are misguided and called on him to remain...
$30K to $50K — 6 AI-Powered Chatbots Attempt to Predict Bitcoin’s Price by the Year’s End
24.6.2023
With bitcoin price up more than 15% against the U.S. dollar, people are more bullish about the leading crypto asset’s market performance. Two weeks ago, Bitcoin.com News asked several AI-powered chatbots whether they believe bitcoin will become a reserve currency. This time, we posed...
Exploring Crypto Whale Concentration: Unveiling the Rich Lists of the Top 10 Cryptocurrencies
22.6.2023
In the past ten years, a myriad of digital currencies have emerged alongside bitcoin, forming a cryptocurrency ecosystem now worth $1.2 trillion. Within this realm, enigmatic figures known as crypto whales have played a pivotal role in the distribution, trading, and accumulation of coins across...
HSBC, Mastercard File More Crypto-Related Trademark Applications
22.6.2023
HSBC and Mastercard, two major players in the banking and payment industries, have submitted additional trademark applications related to cryptocurrencies with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Mastercard’s filing focuses on crypto and blockchain transactions while...