Bitcoin Amsterdam: Flawed research drives harmful Bitcoin policies

Speakers at the Bitcoin Amsterdam 2024 conference discussed how flawed academic studies on Bitcoin fuel misinformation, affect media coverage and lead to misguided policies.

*Beyond Resistance Money panel discussion. Source: Bitcoin Amsterdam 2024*

British man sues council for $647M over lost Bitcoin in landfill

James Howells continues his legal battle for 495 million British pounds ($647 million) in damages after Newport City Council blocked his landfill excavation request.

Tokyo’s Metaplanet Grows Its Bitcoin War Chest to $45 Million.

Metaplanet, a company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, has bolstered its bitcoin (BTC) holdings with the purchase of an additional 108.99 BTC. Following this recent acquisition, the Japanese investment firm now boasts a total of 748.50 BTC in its reserves.

Mt. Gox pushes repayment plan deadline to October 2025

The trustee overseeing Mt. Gox assets has extended the deadline for creditors’ restitution to October 2025 as over 44,900 BTC remains unpaid.

*Mt. Gox wallets balance history. Source: Arkham Intelligence*

Bitcoin miners fall in October with only Riot, Galaxy, Core Scientific posting gains.

Bitcoin mining stocks have showed mixed results this October, with many falling more than Bitcoin, which has also recorded a modest 4.5% drop so far.

CPI data to drive 'favorable impact' on Bitcoin prices — 21Shares

Consumer prices in the US rose by 2.4% in September, above market expectations but still in a negative trend compared to the past few years.

*Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics*