Who Is Satoshi Nakamoto? 8 AI Chatbots Take Their Best Guess Ahead of HBO Documentary

Just recently, reports surfaced about an upcoming HBO documentary titled “Money Electric,” which promises to unmask the true identity of Bitcoin’s elusive creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. Over on Polymarket, bettors are wagering on who the film might unveil, and currently, Len Sassaman leads the pack as the most likely contender. Intrigued by this, we turned to … Read more

Bitwise Plans ETF Merger, Aims to Launch Momentum-Based Bitcoin and Ether Fund 

Asset manager Bitwise has filed a proposal with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to merge three bitcoin and ethereum futures exchange-traded funds (ETFs) into a single fund. This new fund will utilize a momentum-based strategy, targeting both bitcoin and ether futures. Bitwise to Combine Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs According to the SEC filing, … Read more

This Week’s NFT Sales See 10% Growth After Difficult September

Following a slow period for non-fungible token (NFT) sales in September, the past week has shown a 10.07% rise in revenue compared to the previous week. According to data from cryptoslam.io, the total NFT sales reached $85.8 million, with Ethereum contributing $27.75 million. NFT Market Sees $85.8M in Sales, Ethereum Tops $27M Over the past … Read more

BTC and ETH ETFs Post Positive Inflows Despite GBTC, ETHE Losses

On Friday, the 12 U.S. s pot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced positive inflows, totaling $25.59 million. Concurrently, the nine spot ether ETFs garnered a combined $7.39 million in inflows during the day’s trading session. Bitcoin ETFs Rebound With $25.59M Inflows, Ether Funds Add $7.39M Both bitcoin and ethereum ETFs showed positive growth on Friday, … Read more

Bitcoin Faces Critical Levels After 9.2% Pullback: Market Sentiment Shifts

Bitcoin has experienced a significant retracement, dropping 9.2% since reaching a local high of $66,400 on September 27. This decline has dampened the enthusiasm of investors, which may be a positive signal for the market. Historically, price movements in financial markets often go in the opposite direction of prevailing sentiment, and the current cooling of … Read more

US Government Seeks Forfeiture of 200,000 USDT Tied to Bitcoin Theft in Ohio

The U.S. government is taking legal action to seize 200,000 tether (USDT), worth $200,000, linked to a major cryptocurrency fraud. The funds, converted from stolen bitcoin, could soon be returned to the Ohio victim after a forfeiture trial. Investigators used blockchain technology to track the illicit funds, leading to their freeze and eventual federal seizure. … Read more

Bitcoin Gains Expected as US Jobs Data Drives Fed Rate Cuts, Analyst Says

A researcher from 21shares has offered an analysis of how bitcoin’s price could respond to the U.S. jobs report. The analyst indicates that BTC prices could increase if the Federal Reserve reduces interest rates. These rate cuts, which are likely tied to labor market trends, could lower borrowing costs, potentially boosting the cryptocurrency market. Bitcoin’s … Read more

Standard Chartered Sees Buying Opportunity as Bitcoin Nears $60K Dip

Standard Chartered has cautioned that bitcoin could drop below $60,000 due to rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. While the bank sees this as a buying opportunity, it also highlights the unique relationship between BTC’s price and the U.S. presidential race. Former President Donald Trump’s improving odds could enhance bitcoin’s long-term outlook, but a … Read more

BTC’s Future in Focus: 4 Key Factors That Could Drive or Stall Its 2024 Rally

At press time, the crypto economy is cruising at $2.14 trillion, following a modest uptick Friday morning. There are 88 days left in the year, 32 days until the 2024 U.S. Election Day, and 34 days until the Federal Reserve’s next meeting. With numerous developments, including rising tensions in the Middle East, a variety of … Read more