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A new documentary links Hal Finney and Len Sassaman to Bitcoin’s origins, reviving debate over Satoshi Nakamoto’s true identity. Speculation around Satoshi Nakamoto has persisted since the release of the Bitcoin whitepaper in 2008. Years of theories, investigations, and media claims have failed to produce definitive proof. Now, a new documentary titled Finding Satoshi presents a structured case that shifts the narrative away from a single individual. Instead, it argues that Bitcoin may have emerged from a collaboration between two prominent cypherpunks. Who Built Bitcoin? New Film Examines Code, Culture, and Key Suspects Directed by Tucker Tooley and Matthew Miele,…
Kalshi, one of the leading prediction market firms, has issued another set of insider-trading disciplinary actions against users accused of making improper trades based on their inside knowledge of their own political situations, including an ex-reality TV star in Virginia who said he did it intentionally.”Cases like these demonstrate Kalshi’s commitment to policing all types of unfair or improper trading on our platform,” the company said in a statement posted on its website on Wednesday. “Regardless of the size of a trade, political candidates who can influence a market based on whether they stay in or out of a race…
A crypto analyst has presented a new analysis, forecasting Bitcoin’s (BTC) next all-time high and potential market bottom. According to the analyst, BTC’s long-term price outlook could depend heavily on where its current market bottom forms. The analysis draws on historical cycle patterns and bear markets that preceded BTC’s explosive upward rallies. Based on these patterns, the expert projects that if BTC has found a bottom near $60,000, then the next likely top could be around $200,000. Bitcoin Cycle Analysis Points To Final Market Bottom Crypto market expert Ardi has shared a new outlook on X, examining Bitcoin’s long-term cycle…
Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Despite experiencing a notable decline of nearly 50% from its all-time high of $126,000, the demand and interest in Bitcoin on the institutional level have not yet lost their momentum. Even during multiple market drawdowns, a massive accumulation of BTC was still strongly observed among many large firms across the cryptocurrency and financial landscape. New Bitcoin Purchase Propels MicroStrategy A crucial shift is taking place in Bitcoin accumulation among large firms across the sector. In the Bitcoin institutional race, Strategy formerly known as MicroStrategy has become a…
The FCA, HMRC, and SWROCU raided 8 London sites in the UK’s first crackdown on illegal peer-to-peer crypto trading operations. The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority has made a bold move against illegal crypto activity. Working alongside HM Revenue and Customs and the South West Regional Organised Crime Unit, the FCA targeted eight London premises. The operation marks the regulator’s first coordinated crackdown on illegal peer-to-peer crypto trading. Cease and desist letters were issued at every site. Evidence gathered during the inspections is now supporting several active criminal investigations. Related reading: FCA Targets HTX Over Illegal Crypto Ads Aimed at UK…
Welcome to our institutional newsletter, Crypto Long & Short. This week:Jennifer Rosenthal on the need to protect the people actually building DeFi infrastructure.Alexis Sirkia on how Ethereum’s L2 strategy is failing due to a fundamental design flaw.Top headlines institutions should pay attention to by Francisco Rodrigues.Aave’s Market Share Slides After rsETH Exploit in Chart of the Week.-Alexandra LevisExpert InsightsProtecting the people building DeFi infrastructureBy Jennifer Rosenthal, chief communications officer, DeFi Education FundThere has been a consistent uptrend in traditional finance companies announcing DeFi-related initiatives, and it’s exciting that these companies embrace technology innovations that will serve as infrastructure for 21st…
A crypto analyst has suggested that Bitcoin (BTC) is still in a bear market despite its recent price rally, warning that the cryptocurrency could be headed for a deeper correction below $60,000. The call comes amid repeated failed breakouts and weakening momentum, raising doubts about any near-term recovery. According to the analyst, the current price structure suggests bears remain firmly in control, with downside risks continuing to build. Why Bitcoin Is Still Bearish Despite Recent Rebounds A technical analyst known as JDK Analysis on X has shared fresh insights into Bitcoin’s current price action and potential next moves. In his…
Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Something quiet is happening on the XRP Ledger. What is happening instead is the kind of institutional movement that is quietly deploying capital onto the Ledger, targeting the US Treasury debt, one of the largest and most stable markets in global finance. The numbers are still small, but the structure behind them points to something that could scale far more than what is reflected in the current price of the altcoin. Institutional Capital Begins To Land On XRPL Crypto commentator X Finance Bull recently drew attention to…
MoneyGram launched its Stellar-based USDC balance in El Salvador as SDF extended a five-year partnership and widened Latin America access. Stellar has extended its partnership with SDF as MoneyGram expanded its stablecoin balance service into El Salvador. The move follows the product’s launch in Colombia and adds another Latin American market to Stellar’s payment network. The rollout uses USDC on Stellar and links digital balances with MoneyGram’s global cash access points for remittance users and families. Read also: Stellar Reorganizes 2.7B XLM Holdings Under New Mandate Structure Stellar Expands Its Role in Cross-border Payments The new El Salvador launch builds…
Blockchains were built as public networks in the best tradition of open-source technology. But their future is private. And that future is arriving faster than most people realize.This month, Tempo — the Stripe-backed payment blockchain that raised $500 million at a $5 billion valuation, with Visa, Mastercard, Paradigm, and UBS among its backers — published a detailed architectural proposal for private enterprise stablecoin transactions. Tempo is not a scrappy privacy-native project. It is arguably the most institutionally credentialed blockchain launch in years, built by people who deeply understand what banks, payment processors, and enterprises actually need. When a network with…