Key Takeaways Peter Todd, Adam Back, and the Hal Finney-Len Sassaman duo each faced Satoshi claims in 2024-2026, with all three denying it. Polymarket gives Adam Back only a 6% chance of confirmed Satoshi identity by Dec. 31, 2026. The “Finding Satoshi” documentary, released April 22, 2026, argues Bitcoin had 2 co-creators, not one. The…
Key Takeaways Quantus warned $2T in crypto faces quantum risks as bitcoin and ethereum lag in migration. Bitcoin quantum-safe signatures could grow 70x, straining block space and throughput. NIST finalized post-quantum standards in 2024 as Quantus targets a 2030 threat window. Google and IBM Advances Push Bitcoin Quantum Threat Closer Quantum computing is no longer…
Key Takeaways Five bitcoin wallets created in 2014 moved a combined 964.85 BTC across blocks 950403 to 950962 on May 23-25, 2026, according to btcparser.com stats. At $77,503 per coin, the dormant holders may have liquidated roughly $74.8M. Analysts continue to watch onchain data closely as more dormant wallets show signs of activity near current…
Key Takeaways The ARMA bill, backed by 14+ congressmen, aims for a 1M BTC federal reserve with a 20-year mandatory hold. Begich and Golden’s legislation authorizes the Treasury to buy up to 200,000 BTC annually for five years. The bill bans federal impairment of personal bitcoin ownership through an embedded self-custody clause. Bipartisan ARMA Bill…
Key Takeaways Wallet 0x152e opened $21M in longs across bitcoin, ether, and dogecoin in a 3-hour window on May 19. The address carries a $24.79M verified profit record, flagged by Lookonchain as a high-conviction trader. Limit orders on bitcoin and ether suggest the wallet is positioning for further accumulation at lower levels. One Wallet, Three…
Key Takeaways A Metalpha-linked wallet deposited 8,771 ETH (~$19.99M) into Binance on May 8, 2026. Lookonchain flagged the move as part of a continued pattern of whale ETH selling on exchanges. ETH was trading around $2,284 as whale selling pressure continued to weigh on the asset’s price. Large Exchange Inflow Signals Potential Sell-off A wallet…
Key Takeaways: Comparison to the yen carry trade signals potential for large-scale capital reallocation. STRC offers monthly cash dividends, public-market access, and an 11.52% effective yield. Regulatory clarity could accelerate institutional participation and expand alternative yield benchmarks. Bitcoin-Linked Carry Trade Draws Wall Street Attention Wall Street may be underestimating a major carry trade forming around…
Key Takeaways: Bitcoin hit $80,039, breaking above key resistance for the first time in weeks. Capriole data shows institutions absorbing 500%+ of daily mined BTC, pointing to a $96K target. With 62.8% of Binance BTC futures still short, a sustained hold could squeeze prices toward $85K. A Heavily Shorted Market Finally Breaks The breakout ended…
Key Takeaways: Bitcoin fell to $75,100 on April 29 after the Federal Reserve opted to leave interest rates unchanged. Bitunix analysts warn that rising oil prices may stifle future liquidity for BTC and the crypto economy. Jerome Powell tied the FOMC hold to Middle East tensions, as Brent crude returns to pre-ceasefire levels. Bitcoin’s Volatile…
Key Takeaways: SEC Chair Paul Atkins is set to address the attendees of Bitcoin 2026 in Las Vegas on April 27. Atkins has outlined a five-category crypto asset taxonomy under Project Crypto, four of which are classified as non-securities. The SEC’s ACT strategy marks a formal departure from more than a decade of regulation by…