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Peter Todd named Satoshi Nakamoto in HBO documentary

Bitcoin core developer Peter Todd admitted to being Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto in HBO’s latest documentary — but the confession isn’t what it seems. 

Canary Capital follows Bitwise in filing for spot XRP ETF

Canary Capital has filed for an XRP ETF, hot on the heels of Bitwise who filed for a similar product seven days ago. 

IMDB reveals HBO’s Bitcoin documentary secret: Everyone in the cast is Satoshi

The IMDB page for HBO’s documentary claiming to reveal Satoshi Nakamoto’s identity was edited by users to make everyone in the cast appear as the Bitcoin creator.

Building real-world projects using meme-inspired strategies

Memecoins can fuel viral growth — as they did for the crypto market throughout 2024 — but they also often lead to pump-and-dumps.

Palau introduces blockchain savings bonds with Soramitsu

Palau Invest savings bonds will raise money for local infrastructure and provide a new means of saving.

Ethereum layer-2 Scroll tips native token launch

The token, SCR, will be distributed through an Oct. 22 airdrop and listed on Binance, Scroll said.

Bitcoin follows ‘perfect script’ charting $150K+ all-time high this cycle — Analyst

A veteran trader says Bitcoin is following a “perfect script” that terminates with a potential $150,000 cycle high.  

Blockchain-based DeSci solves science’s peer review problem — Hoskinson

The DeSci movement continues to gain steam among industry insiders.

X to be restored in Brazil in 24 hours, rules Justice Alexandre de Moraes

The ruling came after the social media platform settled a roughly $5.5 million fine in the South American country.

Why are memecoins up today?

Memecoins are up today and have strongly outperformed the entire crypto market over the last month.

Brazil to review Elon Musk’s X ban after $5M fine payment

Social media platform X could soon be restored in Brazil after paying fines, appointing a new legal representative and blocking certain user accounts at the court’s request.

Ethereum price lags Bitcoin and altcoins, but is a rally to $2.6K possible?

A drop in Ethereum network activity and investors' concerns about the global economy continue to weigh on ETH price.

Ex-FTX exec ‘not worried’ about reporting to prison on Oct. 11

Ryan Salame pleaded guilty to conspiracy to make unlawful political contributions and defraud the Federal Election Commission after FTX’s collapse.

Tradias secures funding, BaFin license, eyes European expansion

The Bankhaus Scheich subsidiary got its own BaFin license after using the parent company’s for several years.

Polychain, Franklin Templeton back Bitlayer’s $9M Series A extension

The Bitcoin layer-2 startup has raised more capital for its upcoming Bitlayer v2, bringing its total funding to $25 million to date.

Theoriq launches testnet for blockchain-based AI agent network

The organization claims it’s developed a first-of-its-kind blockchain network. 

Blockchain activity soars 70% in Q3 driven by AI DApps

Daily active wallets in the DApp industry soared in the third quarter of 2024, driven primarily by a 71% growth in the performance of AI-related applications. 

Crypto.com’s US exchange lists 4 memecoin derivatives

Traders can now hedge exposure to memecoins including PEPE and FLOKI.

Inside pig butchering scams: Crypto victims share their stories

The latest Cointelegraph video explores one of the most dangerous crypto scams, “pig butchering,” by sharing some of the victims’ real stories. 

Bitcoin Coinbase premium turns negative as BTC price stalls under $63K

Bitcoin price stagnates below $63,000 as on-chain data highlights an uptick in selling activity.

Harris’ unrealized gains tax could ‘tank markets’: Nansen’s Alex Svanevik, X Hall of Flame

Nansen founder Alex Svanevik tips a $100K Bitcoin price if Trump is elected, and admits he ignored Bitcoin initially in favor of Ethereum.

Szabo or NSA? New report revisits Bitcoin creator mystery

As HBO’s documentary sparks fresh debate, a new report from 10x Research revisits theories about Bitcoin’s enigmatic creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, involving Nick Szabo and the NSA.

Who’s Nick Szabo, the man believed to be Bitcoin inventor Satoshi Nakamoto?

The true identity of Satoshi Nakamoto remains a mystery. Could it be Nick Szabo?

Crypto.com sues SEC to ‘protect the future of crypto’ in US

Crypto.com’s lawsuit against the US SEC follows the exchange’s receipt of a Wells notice from the agency.

NEAR patches ‘Web3 Ping of Death’ vulnerability that could crash network

Researchers found a vulnerability in NEAR’s peer-to-peer networking protocol that could have crashed any node, but it was patched before an attacker could discover it.

Samsung Pay adds crypto payment option with Alchemy Pay integration

Already available on Google Pay, Alchemy Pay’s virtual card is now coming to Samsung Pay, giving users another seamless way to spend their crypto.

South Korea plans to regulate cross-border stablecoin transactions

South Korea’s Financial Services Commission plans to consult with other jurisdictions, including Japan and the EU, on stablecoin rules.   

ETH users stake 28.9% of supply, signal ‘long-term’ confidence

Onchain data provider IntoTheBlock said that 28.9% of all Ether has been staked.

WAP crypto token promoted by Cardi B traced to scam origins

Cardi B’s WAP memecoin launch stirs controversy as crypto investigators link the wallet address to past scams and rug pull projects.

Boerse Stuttgart-owned Bison launches insured Ethereum staking service

Bison has partnered with Munich Re and Staking Facilities to offer insured Ether staking, covering risks like slashing and fraud.

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