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Everything you need to know about the mysterious origins of Bitcoin, and the many alleged identities of its creator

If the mysterious creator of bitcoin ever reveals their identity, the crypto market could be upended. Here's what we know about Satoshi Nakamoto. FILE PHOTO: Bitcoin (virtual currency) coins placed on Dollar ban.....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytFeb 26th, 2021

A woman outed by social media as the alleged stalker who inspired "Baby Reindeer" says she"s considering legal action against the Netflix show"s creator

A woman identified on social media says she has received "death threats" from supporters of Richard Gadd, the comedian who wrote the Netflix show. .....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytApr 28th, 2024

Dogecoin Co-Creator Amid Elon Musk Criticism Says There Should Be No "War" Between Bitcoin And Meme Crypto

Dogecoin (DOGE) co-creator Billy Marcus has defended Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) CEO Elon Musk following his criticism of&nbs read more.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaMay 17th, 2021

Is this Australian computer scientist bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto? A UK court is going to decide.

Wright claims he authore.....»»

Category: dealsSource: nytApr 23rd, 2021

Dogecoin Creator Says Meme Coin"s Development Has Kept Pace With Bitcoin

Dogecoin (DOGE) co-creator Billy Markus said Thursday that DOGE has “kept pace with Bitcoin’s code,” denying claims the project had turned stagnant.  read more.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaApr 23rd, 2021

Historic tweet by Jack Dorsey hits $2.5M in digital auction

The tweet is being sold as a non-fungible token, or NTF. An NTF is a unique digital token which verifies authenticity and ownership by encrypting the creator's signature on the blockchain, a digital ledger used in cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin......»»

Category: topSource: foxnewsMar 8th, 2021

John McAfee charged with fraud over alleged cryptocurrency scheme

Prosecutors alleged that McAfee, creator of the eponymous anti-virus software, and other members of his cryptocurrency team took in more than $13 million by victimizing investors who had bought into a fraudulent scheme......»»

Category: topSource: washpostMar 5th, 2021

Coinbase warns the entire crypto market could be destabilized if bitcoin"s anonymous creator is ever revealed or sells $30 their billion stake

Satoshi Nakamoto owns about 5% of the.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytFeb 25th, 2021

Stock-To-Flow Creator Says Bitcoin Is "Not A Toy Anymore"

Stock-To-Flow Creator Says Bitcoin Is "Not A Toy Anymore" Authored by Benjamin Pirus via CoinTelegraph.com, PlanB, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin's stock-to-flow model, ex.....»»

Category: blogSource: zerohedgeMay 3rd, 2020

Get Set for Bitcoin ‘Halving’! Here’s What That Means

Bitcoin is notoriously volatile, prone to sudden price surges and swift reversals that can wipe out millions of dollars of value in a matter of minutes. Those changes are often mysterious to market observers, given the digital currency’s lack o.....»»

Category: topSource: washpostApr 27th, 2020

US Authorities Freeze COVID-19 Website Alleged Scammer Tried to Sell for Bitcoin

The U.S. Departments of Justice and Homeland Security seized coronaprevention.org after its owner allegedly tried to sell it for $500 in bitcoin......»»

Category: forexSource: coindeskApr 25th, 2020

Coronavirus Second Order Effects and Improving on Bitcoin With BitTorrent Creator Bram Cohen

BitTorrent creator and Chia CEO Bram Cohen joins the hosts of Let's Talk Bitcoin! To discuss the limitations of Satoshi's approach to Nakamoto consensus, how he believes it can be improved and the lasting impacts of coronavirus lockdowns......»»

Category: forexSource: coindeskApr 5th, 2020

US Treasury Department Blacklists 20 Bitcoin Addresses Tied to Alleged North Korean Hackers

The U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Asset Control has added two individuals and 20 bitcoin addresses to its sanctions list, accusing them of being part of the North Korea-affiliated Lazarus Group......»»

Category: forexSource: coindeskMar 2nd, 2020

Bitcoin News Roundup for Feb. 14, 2020

With bitcoin holding above $10,000, we're joined by CoinDesk senior reporter Leigh Cuen to discuss developments and implications in the case alleged against Larry Dean Harmon......»»

Category: forexSource: coindeskFeb 14th, 2020

US DOJ Calls Bitcoin Mixing ‘a Crime’ in Arrest of Software Developer

The arrest of Larry Harmon for an alleged connection to AlphaBay raises major questions: Do bitcoiners have a right to build privacy tech?.....»»

Category: forexSource: coindeskFeb 13th, 2020

The mysterious, deadly Wuhan coronavirus may have jumped from snakes to humans, scientists say

Getty Images We finally have a bit more information on the mysterious origins of the deadly Wuhan coronavirus, which has killed 17 people. A group of Chinese scientists said in a report on Wednesday th.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderJan 23rd, 2020

Suit Alleging Tether and Bitfinex Manipulated Bitcoin Market Has Been Revised

A class-action that alleged Tether and Bitfinex manipulated the bitcoin market has been withdrawn by the plaintiffs......»»

Category: forexSource: coindeskJan 10th, 2020

A Lawsuit Alleging Tether and Bitfinex Manipulated the Bitcoin Market Has Been Dropped

A class-action that alleged Tether and Bitfinex manipulated the bitcoin market has been withdrawn by the plaintiffs......»»

Category: forexSource: coindeskJan 10th, 2020

Bitcoin’s purported creator says his fortune may remain locked

The man who claims he invented the world’s largest cryptocurrency and was ordered by a judge to surrender about $3 billion of his Bitcoin holdings said he may not be able to do so anytime soon......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralDec 28th, 2019

Alleged ‘Dark Overlord’ Hacker Gang Member Extradited to US

A British national has been extradited to the U.S. for his alleged participation in “The Dark Overlord” hacking group that stole data from several Missouri companies and demanded ransom paid in bitcoin......»»

Category: forexSource: coindeskDec 20th, 2019

Snowball: The Effort to Bring Privacy to Every Bitcoin Wallet

A new Bluetooth-based tech could snowball into a way to create truly private transactions, its creator says......»»

Category: forexSource: coindeskDec 19th, 2019