Peter Todd named Satoshi on HBO, Mt. Gox repayment plan deadline postponed, and more: Hodler’s Digest, Oct. 6 – 12

Mt. Gox postponed the deadline to repay creditors, Canadian Bitcoin core developer Peter Todd was named Satoshi in HBO doco: Hodlers Digest

FBI token: How the FBI used a fake AI fund coin to nab fraudsters

The FBI’s “NexFundAI” coin was used to catch alleged market manipulators, but the crypto community may have confused it with another coin.

Plus Token’s $1.3B ETH could be sold, ‘Crypto King’ arrested: Asia Express

New analysis suggests $1.3B of ETH from Plus Token Ponzi could be headed to exchanges; Upbit monopoly sparks bank run fears. Asia Express.

10 crypto theories that missed as badly as ‘Peter Todd is Satoshi’

The “Peter Todd is Satoshi” claim isn’t the first time a misguided theory has appeared in crypto. Here’s 10 more ideas that turned out wrong.

Insane Satoshi podcast created in seconds, Crypto + AI outperform memecoins: AI Eye

Insanely realistic Satoshi podcast created in seconds, AI + Crypto tokens outperform memecoins by 2X despite “supercycle”: AI Eye.

Solana has 100M active wallets, but most are empty

Although Solana’s active address count has climbed to 100 million, most wallets appear to hold little or no SOL.

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. 

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.

Near patches critical bug that could crash every node on the 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.

Symbiotic X hacked, malware is infecting SVG files: Crypto-Sec

The Symbiotic X account has been promoting a phishing site for two days, and researchers found malware in image files.

Will Satoshi be doxxed? Banks to join SWIFT digital asset trials and more: Hodler’s Digest, Sept. 29 – Oct. 4

HBO’s Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery, Banks to join SWIFT digital asset trials in 2025: Hodlers Digest

Hackers got away with $440M in 28 exploits in Q3: Report

The number of cryptocurrency hacks and the recovery rate for funds set three-year lows in Q3 2024.

Hackers have started using AI to churn out malware

Researchers at HP found a malware program written by generative AI “in the wild” while investigating a suspicious email.

Suspicious arrest of crypto scam reporter, Japan’s pro-crypto PM: Asia Express

Global outcry as Cambodia arrests crypto scam investigator, Japan’s new Prime Minister supports crypto, and more: Asia Express.

Anti-aging tycoon Bryan Johnson almost devoted his life to crypto

Multi-millionaire Bryan Johnson is convinced that biological immortality is “solvable”, and reveals that he almost devoted his life to crypto.

Itheum’s role in addressing the data needs of the AI era

Itheum is transforming data management with decentralized data NFTs and omnichain infrastructure to support AI development and gaming.

Did Telegram’s Pavel Durov commit a crime? Crypto lawyers weigh in

Was it right to arrest Telegram founder Pavel Durov? Or is it like arresting a telco CEO because criminals discussed crime on a phone call?

Impersonators use Slack ‘driver’ in attempt to swindle crypto educator

The impersonators claimed to be members of the ParaFi team, but the victim realized he was being scammed when they tried to convince him to download ‘drivers.’

Hamster Kombat tappers evolve with Swipe-to-Earn + Axie Pals Tamagotchis: Web3 Gamer

Hamster Kombat is “lighthearted and fun” but tap-to-earn gameplay is evolving; gamers playing 80-hrs a week to win a $100K prize: Web3 Gamer.

Scammers use memecoin ‘trending’ list to lure victims — Researcher

Roffet.eth found that some coins contained obscure, difficult-to-read code that allowed the developer to transfer user’s tokens to themselves.

Polymarket users complain of mysterious Google login wallet attacks

The attacker used a “proxy” function to swipe victims’ USDC balances, but only a small number of Google login users have been affected.

CZ walks free, Caroline Ellison receives prison sentence, and more: Hodler’s Digest, Sept. 22 – 28

Binance founder CZ walks free, former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison sentenced to two years, and more: Hodlers Digest

Worldcoin fined again! Crypto store clerk runs off with $500K cash: Asia Express

Worldcoin fined over privacy rules in South Korea, Hong Kong crypto trading store clerk scarpers with customer’s $500K in cash: Asia Express.

Advanced AI system is already ‘self-aware’ — ASI Alliance founder

ASI Alliance founder Ben Goertzel says the alpha version of the AGI he’s been working on for 20 years is “self aware” and scaling up fast.

Country-wide Bitcoin adoption a mixed bag for national economies

Country-wide Bitcoin adoption could boost financial inclusion and trade, but challenges like volatility and regulatory hurdles might create mixed economic impacts. 

Crypto City Guide to Seattle: Site of CZ’s downfall and pot crypto vendors

Seattle’s medical marijuana vendors accept crypto, residents don’t file income tax returns here, and the Governor signed a blockchain bill.

Lady of Crypto will be ‘all out of crypto’ by September 2025: X Hall of Flame

Crypto influencer Lady of Crypto has no intention of hodling — she plans to cash out her entire crypto portfolio next year. X Hall of Flame.

HTX reveals the future of Bitcoin DeFi: Babylon staking and fractal scaling

Explore how Babylon unlocks yield for Bitcoin holders and how Fractal Bitcoin addresses scalability. Will these projects pave the way for a new era in DeFi?

​​Bankroll Network DeFi hacked, $50M phisher moves crypto on CoW: Crypto-Sec

Bankroll Network is reportedly drained of $230,000 through a loan exploit, while a phishing scammer used CoW protocol for laundering.

Trump buys burgers with BTC, Arthur Hayes skeptical on rate cut, and more: Hodler’s Digest, Sept. 15 – 21

Donald Trump becomes the first former United States president to use crypto in a transaction, Arthur Hayes thoughts on rate cut: Hodler’s Digest

Is Bitcoin’s Uptober beginning, or will today’s BTC rally end with more of the same? 

Bitcoin rallied to $66,300 on Oct. 14, but definitive proof of a structural trend change remains in question. 

Bitcoin price hits $66K as analysis asks, ‘Has Uptober begun?’

Bitcoin bulls waste no time continuing a rebound, which has now delivered BTC price gains of over 3% for October.

Why is Bitcoin price up today?

Bitcoin price is up today, but the bull’s ability to hold the 200-day SMA support could determine where BTC goes next.

Bitcoin to 'break loose' at $70K as 'Uptober' flips green

Bitcoin analysts are becoming optimistic about the asset’s price amid its surge beyond $64,000, with some saying the “summer lull is behind us.”

5 things to know as Bitcoin price heads for $65,000

Bitcoin starts the week with a push toward BTC price resistance as $65,000 becomes the key level to flip.

Why is Solana (SOL) price up today?

Solana price is up today, registering a 5% rise over the past 24 hours as the wider crypto market continues to show strength.

'Like Bitcoin on steroids' — Why is MSTR stock trading at a 2.7x premium?

MicroStrategy stock trades at a premium to its Bitcoin holdings amid its leveraged strategy and cash flows from its software business.

Bitcoin’s indecisiveness could drive investors to SUI, APT, TAO, and WIF

Bitcoin's range-bound action looks set to continue, but SUI, APT, TAO, and WIF could rally higher over the coming days.

Peter Todd named Satoshi on HBO, Mt. Gox repayment plan deadline postponed, and more: Hodler’s Digest, Oct. 6 – 12

Mt. Gox postponed the deadline to repay creditors, Canadian Bitcoin core developer Peter Todd was named Satoshi in HBO doco: Hodlers Digest

BNB DApp volumes down 25% in a week — Will BNB price follow?

BNB price staged a mild recovery, but could lackluster network activity and less-than-stellar Binance launchpad results put a cap on the gains?

BTC price eyes sub-$65K hurdles as metric hints Bitcoin 'going to rip'

Bitcoin bulls enjoy more weekend BTC price gains as market cap signals point to a classic bull run comeback.

Why is Ethereum (ETH) price up today?

Ether price gains today closely follow the US stock market indexes hitting record highs.

3 key metrics point to ‘up only season’ in altcoins — Analysts

The crypto market is recovering from this week’s brutal sell-off, and analysts say 3 key metrics suggest an altcoin season could be on the way.

Bitcoin surfs US PPI overshoot as BTC price recovers from sub-$59K dip

Bitcoin appears to take a hot PPI print in its stride after a 4% BTC price recovery. 

Ethereum eyes 40% gains as ETH price fractal approaches final phase

ETH’s price could rise 40% from its bullish fractal pattern despite Ether’s sideways consolidation over the past week. 

Why is XRP price up today?

XRP price is up today, driven by growing legal tussles against the US SEC in the Ripple lawsuit.

BTC price gains 'on horizon' as Bitcoin whales buy 1.5M BTC — Analysis

Bitcoin’s biggest whales are in clear accumulation mode while speculators stage knee-jerk sell-offs at a loss.

Plus Token’s $1.3B ETH could be sold, ‘Crypto King’ arrested: Asia Express

New analysis suggests $1.3B of ETH from Plus Token Ponzi could be headed to exchanges; Upbit monopoly sparks bank run fears. Asia Express.

Uniswap (UNI) books 25% weekly gain leading into Unichain launch

UNI defies the marketwide sell-off by posting a 10%+ gain after the launch of Unichain.

Bitcoin price fell 24%+ the last time this metric turned negative — Will it happen again? 

Bitcoin derivatives metrics shifted as BTC price fell under $59,000. Are lower prices incoming?

Why is the crypto market down today?

The crypto market is down today as a disappointing US CPI print and decline in trading volumes fuel the crypto market’s sell-off. 

Bitcoin retraces to $59K amid altcoins stagnant with ‘regulatory hurdles’

Bitcoin has fallen below the crucial $60,000 price level. Meanwhile, a crypto analyst highlights that altcoins with strong fundamentals aren't seeing price spikes due to "regulatory hurdles."

10 crypto theories that missed as badly as ‘Peter Todd is Satoshi’

The “Peter Todd is Satoshi” claim isn’t the first time a misguided theory has appeared in crypto. Here’s 10 more ideas that turned out wrong.

Bitcoin digests US 'nightmare' CPI, jobs data as $60K hangs in balance

Bitcoin arguably stands to benefit from macro data upheaval as US CPI and jobless data diverges in a "nightmare" for the Federal Reserve.

Why is Bitcoin price down today?

Bitcoin traders are reducing their risk exposure ahead of the upcoming US inflation report, among other factors contributing to the cautious sentiment.

Bitcoin 'capitulation incoming' as liquidity risks sub-$50K BTC price

Bitcoin faces a volatile trip among shifting liquidity conditions, with bulls getting squeezed first, new BTC price analysis predicts.

Why is Solana (SOL) price down today?

Solana price is down today, but does data support a medium-term target at $190?

Bitcoin short-term holders will be ‘seriously tested’ if BTC loses $61.6K — Analyst

Bitcoin price oscillates in a narrow price range as BTC's low volatility hints at a sharp price move around the corner.

Bitcoin traders don’t expect new highs until the 200-MA becomes support

Bitcoin price trades in a 7-month range, and charts suggest the pattern could culminate with a strong downside move. 

Bitcoin’s drop below $62K shows BTC price remains on ‘delicate ground’

The battle between Bitcoin buyers and sellers continues as BTC’s price falls closer to a key support level.

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