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The Daily: HBO doc suggests Peter Todd is Satoshi Nakamoto, VanEck enters the crypto VC space and more

HBO's documentary claims Peter Todd is Satoshi Nakamoto. VanEck enters crypto VC, while the U.S. government suggests Bitfinex might be the sole 2016 hack victim.

theblock.co • 09/10/2024 - 18:07 PM

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Former Bitcoin developer points out missing detail undermining HBO's claim that Peter Todd is Satoshi

Former Bitcoin Core developer Gregory Maxwell pointed out an overlooked detail in the HBO documentary’s case for naming creator Satoshi Nakamoto as Peter Todd. If filmmaker Cullen Hoback “had actually wanted to find Satoshi, he would have presented his theories to Adam Back and I to see if there wasn’t some trivial flaw in them like this,” Todd said.

theblock.co • 09/10/2024 - 13:35 PM

Bitcoin's potential 'melt-up' to $80,000 outlined by Bitwise CIO

Matt Hougan discusses Bitcoin's potential rise above $80,000, influenced by U.S. elections, economic conditions, and crypto industry stability, projecting strong growth by 2025.

theblock.co • 09/10/2024 - 11:41 AM

Bitcoin Layer 2 Bitlayer raises $9 million Series A extension at $300 million valuation

Bitlayer has raised $9 million from Polychain Capital, Franklin Templeton and others. The new funding round holds the same $300 million valuation as July’s Series A.

theblock.co • 08/10/2024 - 16:00 PM

Bullish bitcoin Q4 thesis bolstered by FTX repayment developments, K33 analysts say

K33 analysts are optimistic about Bitcoin's Q4 prospects due to robust U.S. job data and FTX creditor repayments, though market caution persists among altcoins and traders.

theblock.co • 08/10/2024 - 11:39 AM

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Getting to know the leading candidates to be named as Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto by HBO

The HBO documentary aims to reveal Satoshi Nakamoto's identity, speculating on candidates like Adam Back, Nick Szabo, and Len Sassaman, amid the ongoing debate over Satoshi's significance.

theblock.co • 07/10/2024 - 22:06 PM

The Daily: Robinhood exec could lead SEC if Trump wins, 'Uptober' is back on track as bitcoin recovers and more

Robinhood executive Dan Gallagher may head the SEC if Trump wins. Bitcoin shows recovery potential, Ethereum suggests improvements and Buterin donates charity funds from memecoins.

theblock.co • 07/10/2024 - 17:56 PM

The Daily: Robinhood exec could lead SEC if Trump wins, 'Uptober' is back on track as bitcoin recovers and more

The article discusses potential SEC leadership under Trump, Bitcoin's recovery in October, an Ethereum proposal for increased throughput, Vitalik Buterin's donation, and Trump-Harris election odds.

theblock.co • 07/10/2024 - 17:56 PM

Bitcoin miner Riot open to AI opportunities if the right deal comes along: Bernstein

Riot Platforms' CEO considers AI opportunities cautiously while continuing focus on bitcoin mining, highlighting Texas facilities and market conditions that support long-term bitcoin strategies.

theblock.co • 07/10/2024 - 11:48 AM

Bitcoin miner Riot open to AI opportunities if the right deal comes along: Bernstein

In an interview with Bernstein, Riot Platforms CEO Jason Les said the bitcoin miner would be open to AI opportunities if the right deal came along. Les identified the deal between Core Scientific and CoreWeave as an example but stressed that the firm would not simply chase the AI hype.

theblock.co • 07/10/2024 - 11:48 AM

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