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Weekly Recap: The Mystery of Satoshi's Identity and the Hunt for North Korean Hackers
Bitcoin surged past $70,000, while a NYT investigation linked Adam Back to Satoshi Nakamoto. The crypto community also faces threats from North Korean hackers.
Marcus Reid6 min - News
New Cybersecurity Developments: Phishing via SMS and More
This week's cybersecurity highlights include the FBI's $21 billion cybercrime loss estimate, new Chrome protections, and a cryptocurrency scam uncovered in Ukraine.
Elena Volkov5 min - News
US Inflation Rises to 3.3%, Bitcoin Remains Unmoved
US inflation has risen to 3.3%, the highest since May 2024, while Bitcoin remains stable around $72,400.
Aisha Patel1 min - Crypto
CryptoQuant: Bitcoin Rally Driven by New Long Positions in Futures Market
CryptoQuant analysts attribute the recent Bitcoin and Ethereum price surge to new long positions in the perpetual futures market following a U.S.-Iran ceasefire announcement.
James Park1 min - News
Analysts Call Iran's Bitcoin Scheme "Practically Unfeasible"
Analysts have deemed Iran's plan to require Bitcoin payments for passage through the Strait of Hormuz as nearly impossible through legal channels, highlighting the challenges for shipping companies.
Marcus Reid2 min - News
White House Warns of Insider Trading Risks Amid Suspicious Oil Bets
The White House has issued a warning against insider trading following suspicious oil market bets linked to geopolitical events, raising concerns about prediction markets.
Daniel Kim1 min - News
Binance Increases Metal Trading Volume by 5,000% in 90 Days
Binance reports a staggering 5,000% increase in metal trading volume over 90 days, with gold and silver trading peaking significantly.
Aisha Patel2 min - Crypto
Historical Metrics Indicate Bitcoin Price Bottom
Analysts indicate that Bitcoin may have reached a price bottom, with key metrics suggesting a potential trend reversal.
Sarah Chen3 min - News
Revolut Launches AI Agent for Financial Management
Revolut has launched AIR, an AI assistant for financial management, initially available in the UK, with plans for expansion to other countries.
Marcus Reid1 min - News
CZ's Autobiography: Sam Bankman-Fried's Call and the Gary Gensler Incident
Changpeng Zhao's autobiography, <em>Freedom of Money</em>, reveals insights into Binance, the FTX collapse, and his encounters with Gary Gensler.
Aisha Patel4 min - Crypto
NYT Names Adam Back as Possible Creator of Bitcoin
John Carreyrou from NYT suggests Adam Back may be Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of Bitcoin, after an 18-month investigation into cypherpunk writings.
Elena Volkov3 min - News
Anthropic Closes Public Access to AI Model Mythos After Its 'Lab Escape'
Anthropic has halted public access to its AI model Mythos due to safety concerns, launching Project Glasswing instead for secure testing with industry partners.
Sarah Chen3 min