In 2024, DL News showcased some of the most captivating stories in the fast-paced world of crypto. Highlights included the dramatic detention of Binance executives in Nigeria over Market manipulation allegations, speculations around the true identity of Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto, and the fascinating rise of prediction betting on Polymarket. The potential threat of quantum ...
In 2024, DL News highlighted pivotal stories shaping the crypto landscape, from the detention of Binance executives in Nigeria to the ongoing speculation about Satoshi Nakamoto’s true identity. Notable features include a gambler’s $700,000 win on Polymarket, the threat quantum computing poses to Bitcoin, and Howard Lutnick’s rising influence in Trump’s circle. Other intriguing stories ...
Craig Wright, a computer scientist, has been found guilty of contempt of court for continuing to falsely claim he is Satoshi Nakamoto, the mysterious creator of Bitcoin. Despite a March ruling declaring he wasn’t Satoshi and ordering him to stop, Wright persisted with legal actions demanding $1.2 trillion linked to Bitcoin. He received a 12-month ...
Dr. Craig Wright, an Australian computer scientist who claims to be the creator of Bitcoin, has been found in contempt of a London court. Following years of controversy, the court ruled that Wright had lied about his connection to Bitcoin and violated a previous order by continuing legal actions related to Bitcoin’s intellectual property. He ...
Craig Wright, a computer scientist who claims to be the creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto, has been sentenced to one year in prison for contempt of court. This sentence, however, is suspended for two years, meaning he won’t serve time unless he commits further offenses. The ruling came after the court found significant evidence of ...
Roger Ver, once dubbed “Bitcoin Jesus,” recently spoke with U.S. journalist Tucker Carlson, shedding light on the reasons behind his arrest in Spain six months ago. During the interview, Ver challenged the idea that his legal troubles were solely linked to tax evasion, suggesting instead that they stem from his early advocacy for Bitcoin and ...
Ava Labs co-founder Emin Gün Sirer has raised concerns about the security of Bitcoin holdings, especially those that were stored in the early days. He noted that while current quantum computing technology doesn’t yet threaten Bitcoin, future advancements could jeopardize the encryption protecting these assets. Sirer suggested possible solutions like freezing Satoshi Nakamoto’s coins or ...
In a significant milestone for the cryptocurrency Market, US spot Bitcoin ETFs have overtaken Satoshi Nakamoto’s holdings, amassing around 1,104,000 BTC. This marks them as the largest collective holder of Bitcoin worldwide. This major event reflects the growing interest from investors looking to gain regulated exposure to Bitcoin, particularly since these ETFs are relatively new ...
Bitcoin ETFs are now holding a substantial amount of Bitcoin, nearly equal to what Satoshi Nakamoto, Bitcoin’s creator, has in their wallet. US-based ETFs own over 1 million Bitcoin, accounting for about 5% of the total supply, driven by remarkable Market performance. There are discussions in the Senate about potentially purchasing another million Bitcoin by ...
On November 28, 2012, Bitcoin experienced its first halving, reducing the mining reward from 50 BTC to 25 BTC. This pivotal event, celebrated on its 12th anniversary, marked a significant milestone in Bitcoin’s history. The halving, designed by creator Satoshi Nakamoto, occurs approximately every four years and will continue until the total supply reaches 21 ...
