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Google Trends Shows Soaring Interest in Satoshi Nakamoto Ahead of HBO’s ‘Money Electric’

On Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024, HBO is set to premiere a documentary titled “Money Electric,” which reportedly claims to unveil the identity of Bitcoin’s mysterious creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. Ever since the announcement, the internet has…

Bitcoin Hashrate Inches Closer to Record as Difficulty Rise Looms

Bitcoin’s hashrate has been climbing steadily, closing in on its peak of 693 exahash per second (EH/s) recorded on Sept. 8. At present, it’s cruising just shy of that record, clocking in at 680 EH/s. Block times have been quicker than the typical…

Bitcoin Hits $64K Mark on Monday, Crypto Market Sees $200M in Liquidations

On Monday, Oct. 7, bitcoin (BTC) reached an intraday peak of $64,444, giving traders plenty to buzz about. By the end of Monday’s trading sessions, BTC had gained 2% against the U.S. dollar. The global crypto trading scene saw an impressive…

Polymarket Odds: Trump Seizes Big Lead Over Harris in White House Race

According to Polymarket’s post on the social platform X, former President Donald Trump is nearing his largest lead since Vice President Kamala Harris joined the race. As of 12:11 p.m. EDT, Trump is in front with a 53% chance, while Harris follows…

Polymarket Sees Shifts in Satoshi Nakamoto Betting Odds Ahead of HBO Film Release

With the HBO documentary set to release on Wednesday, claiming to reveal the true identity of Satoshi Nakamoto, Polymarket bettors are actively speculating on who it might be. As of this writing, Len Sassaman, who previously led the wagers, has…

SPX Tops the Charts This Week Jumping 193%, CVC and FTT Also See Gains

According to recent data, bitcoin and ethereum have experienced modest improvements in the last 24 hours, but both have dropped against the U.S. dollar over the week, with losses ranging from 0.8% to 5.5%. However, several other crypto assets saw…

Ethereum Technical Analysis: Oscillators and Moving Averages Hint at Bearish Trend

As of Oct. 7, 2024, ethereum is trading between $2,467 and $2,473, with its market capitalization standing at $297 billion. Over the past 24 hours, its price has moved within a range of $2,416 to $2,510, accompanied by a trading volume of $12.87…

Bitcoin Technical Analysis: Uptrend Intact, But Indicators Warn of Short-Term Correction

Bitcoin is trading at prices between $62,856 to $63,016 at press time, with a market cap of $1.24 trillion and a 24-hour trade volume of $23.87 billion. Intraday, prices fluctuated between $62,120 and $63,909, showing signs of consolidation…

New York Regulator Hiring Blockchain Analyst to Tackle Crypto Crimes

New York’s financial regulator has a job opening for a Virtual Currency Senior Blockchain Analytics Analyst. The permanent position focuses on preventing financial crimes such as money laundering and fraud by ensuring compliance in the…

Latam Insights: Bukele Offers Bitcoin Advice to Argentina, Uruguay Passes Crypto Law

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news from the past week. In this issue, El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele meets with President Milei in Argentina, offering bitcoin advice…

IMF Urges El Salvador to Tighten Bitcoin Law and Strengthen Oversight

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised El Salvador to narrow the scope of its bitcoin law, strengthen regulation and oversight of the cryptocurrency, and limit public sector exposure. The IMF remains engaged with the country to support…

Crypto Fraud Ring Dismantled by Vietnamese Authorities

Vietnamese authorities have reportedly dismantled a cross-border fraud ring involved in romance scams and fraudulent cryptocurrency schemes. Led by foreign criminals, the group operated from Laos and defrauded victims of tens of billions of dong…

UAE Introduces Retroactive VAT Exemptions for Crypto Transactions

The United Arab Emirates has introduced VAT amendments that impact crypto transactions, redefining tax obligations for companies in the digital asset space. Under the new rules, businesses dealing with cryptocurrencies and other digital assets must…

Australian Police Seize $9.3M in Crypto, Bust Mastermind Behind Ghost Platform

The Australian Federal Police have taken a major step against organized crime by seizing $9.3 million in cryptocurrency. The operation uncovered a secret encrypted communication platform, Ghost, leading to the arrest of its alleged mastermind…

Swift to Pilot Digital Asset and Currency Transactions in 2025

Swift will begin live trials for digital asset and currency transactions in 2025, engaging banks across North America, Europe, and Asia in a major step toward real-world applications. By leveraging its existing network, Swift aims to merge digital…

L2 Scaling Challenges May Undermine Ethereum and Bitcoin’s Long-Term Security

Ethereum and Bitcoin, two of the world’s largest blockchains, are facing significant challenges in scaling their networks. As more users and transactions move to layer two (L2) solutions, these systems could undermine the security and…

US Targets Lazarus Group and APT38 in $879M Crypto Forfeiture Complaint

Offshore Alert reporter David Marchant disclosed the United States has initiated two forfeiture complaints related to previously confiscated bitcoin (BTC) and tether (USDT), alleging that these funds were snatched by the notorious North Korean…

Goldman Sachs Raises Gold Forecast to $2,900 by 2025

In early September, analysts from the financial powerhouse Goldman Sachs projected that the price of gold would hit $2,700 per ounce by next year. Fast forward to a month later, and Goldman’s market strategists are now setting their sights even…

Blake3 Now Most Profitable PoW Algorithm for Crypto Miners, KAS Slips in Rankings

In July, the proof-of-work (PoW) crypto mining algorithm Kheavyhash, used by the kaspa (KAS) crypto asset, held the top spot for profitability among consensus algorithms. Fast forward to today, and it’s the Blake3 algorithm that’s…

Bitcoin Transfer Volumes Soar in 2024, Set to Break 2023’s Record in 2 Weeks

According to recent data, the five busiest days for bitcoin transfers on the network occurred in 2024. The all-time peak was at the end of April, with the second-highest transaction day recorded on Sept. 8. In its more than 15 years of operation…