11 Oct 24 - 📊 The US CPI rose 2.4% annually in Sept, its lowest since Feb 2021, but slightly above expectations. Inflation remains down from August’s 2.5%. With unemployment falling, there’s now an 80% chance of a 25 basis point rate cut at the next Fed meeting.
10 Oct 24 - 📈 Bitcoin has been trading between $50K-$72K for 7 months, but a record $169B stablecoin supply signals a bullish trend. USDT on exchanges hit $22.7B. Experts believe Bitcoin could surpass its March high of $73,798 by year-end due to increased liquidity.
10 Oct 24 - 💰 A Russian court sentenced ex-detective Marat Tambiev to 16 years for taking a 1,032 BTC bribe from hackers linked to the Infraud Organization. Tambiev agreed not to seize the group’s Bitcoin in exchange for the bribe, prosecutors revealed in court.
10 Oct 24 - 💰 The US government may allow Bitfinex to recover the 119,754 BTC stolen in a 2016 hack, now worth $7.4B. After compensating users with BFX tokens, Bitfinex has already recovered 80% of the funds. In 2023, two individuals pleaded guilty to laundering the stolen Bitcoin.
10 Oct 24 - 📢 Texas Bitcoin mining farm Marathon Digital faces a lawsuit from residents near the facility, alleging severe noise pollution has caused health issues like migraines, anxiety, and hearing loss. The plant uses 300 MW of power and plans to expand.
9 Oct 24 - 🎬 HBO’s Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery claims Canadian developer Peter Todd is Satoshi Nakamoto, Bitcoin’s elusive creator. Todd, known for his early involvement in Bitcoin, denies the theory, calling it “crazy” and laughing off the allegations. 
9 Oct 24 - 💰 The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear Battle Born Investments’ case over 69,370 Bitcoin seized from Silk Road, worth $4.38B. This clears the way for the U.S. government to sell the Bitcoin after lower courts ruled against Battle Born’s claim.
8 Oct 24 - 💰 The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear Battle Born Investments’ case over 69,370 Bitcoin ($4.38B) seized from Silk Road, leaving government control intact. This decision clears the way for a potential sale of the Bitcoin, boosting market speculation.
8 Oct 24 - 🔍 Odds of Len Sassaman being named as Bitcoin’s founder in an upcoming HBO documentary fell to 14% after his wife denied it. Sassaman led at 55% on Polymarket before the drop. Adam Back and Nick Szabo are also contenders, with $13M bet on the outcome.
7 Oct 24 - 💡 Bitcoin is transforming wealth strategies, says financial expert Rajat Soni. He argues BTC’s scarcity and decentralized nature are redefining finance, surpassing traditional assets. Soni urges learning BTC before investing to avoid panic selling.
7 Oct 24 - 📉 With Bitcoin hovering above $63K, traders brace for a volatile week. The FOMC minutes on Wednesday and CPI data on Thursday will be key. Markets expect another rate cut after November, but only 7% of traders are betting on a 50 bps cut.
7 Oct 24 - 📊 Bitcoin remains 2024’s top-performing asset, up 49.2% YTD despite a weak Q3, says NYDIG. BTC gained 10% in September, defying usual trends. Key drivers include ETF demand, corporate ownership, and low correlation with equities, aiding diversification.
7 Oct 24 - 💰 Japanese firm Metaplanet boosted its Bitcoin holdings to 640 BTC after purchasing 108.78 BTC ($6.92M), driving its stock up 11%. Known as “Asia’s MicroStrategy,” Metaplanet has accumulated over 215 BTC this week, now holding $40.5M in Bitcoin.
7 Oct 24 - 📈 Crypto analyst Javon Marks predicts Bitcoin will surge 84% to $116,600, breaking key resistance at $67,556. Currently at $63,500, Bitcoin is forming a falling wedge pattern, similar to its March breakout. Will Bitcoin hit six figures soon?
5 Oct 24 - 🇨🇳 Early Bitcoiner Samson Mow has sparked debate, responding to theories linking Bitcoin’s creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, to China’s intelligence service. Mow pointed out an intriguing detail—Satoshi’s name in Chinese shares a character with “China.” Coincidence? 👀
5 Oct 24 - 🔒 Bitcoin Core 28.0 is live! With enhanced privacy features, security upgrades, and bug fixes, this update addresses a critical vulnerability affecting 1 in 6 BTC nodes, preventing DoS attacks. Could this boost BTC’s market performance? Currently trading at $62,121.
4 Oct 24 - 💼 The IMF continues to critique El Salvador’s Bitcoin experiment but remains engaged with the country. It recommends limiting public sector exposure to Bitcoin while improving regulation. Despite warnings, many risks have yet to materialize.
4 Sep 24 - 📺 HBO’s new documentary claims to reveal Bitcoin’s mysterious creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. Could this shake up the global financial system? With $66B at stake and dormant wallets moving, this revelation could be a game-changer. Find out more next week!
2 Oct 24 - 📉 Bitcoin dropped nearly 9% to $60,150 after Iran launched missiles at Israel, sparking investor concerns. S&P 500 fell 1%, while Dow dropped 0.41% as geopolitical tensions escalate.
1 Oct 24 - 📉 Bitcoin ETFs continue inflows, with $61M in the green as BTC remains flat at $63.7K amid China’s Golden Week. PoliFi tokens are rallying, with MAGA up 70% and KAMA rising 61% as U.S. election bets surge. BIO looks to raise $13M via token sale.