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The Daily: Satoshi's thoughts on quantum computing, Trump would 'love' bitcoin to hit $150,000 and more

Newsletter highlights developments in cryptocurrency, including Satoshi's quantum computing guidance, altcoin liquidations, a researcher shift to Solana, and Relai's funding round.

theblock.co • 10/12/2024 - 18:28 PM

MARA's bitcoin holdings approach $4 billion following miner's latest acquisitions

MARA acquires 11,774 BTC for $1.1 billion, increasing total holdings to 40,435 BTC, while adopting a HODL strategy despite reporting significant losses in Q3.

theblock.co • 10/12/2024 - 14:39 PM

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Bernstein says quantum threat to Bitcoin seems ‘decades away’

Bitcoin's price drop coincides with fears of quantum computing threats, driven by leverage and excessive trading, while the timeline for a quantum attack remains debated among analysts.

theblock.co • 10/12/2024 - 12:51 PM

US spot Bitcoin ETFs surpass Satoshi's estimated 1.1 million BTC holdings

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs have surpassed Satoshi Nakamoto's estimated 1.1 million BTC holdings, becoming the largest holders while attracting over $33 billion in inflows since trading began.

theblock.co • 06/12/2024 - 17:55 PM

21Shares CEO points to 'inflection point in the global order' as crypto hits mainstream popularity

Spot Bitcoin ETFs near anniversary with $600 billion trading volume; Bitcoin price skyrockets to over $100,000, fueled by institutional support and stablecoin adoption.

theblock.co • 06/12/2024 - 13:24 PM

The Daily: Bitcoin breaks $100K, Emergence discussions and more

Bitcoin surpasses $100,000 milestone; AI's potential in crypto discussed at Emergence conference; Tether's market cap surges with ETF inflows; insights on crypto venture capital's current state.

theblock.co • 05/12/2024 - 17:47 PM

Trump congratulates bitcoiners on $100,000 milestone as industry reacts to new all-time high

The crypto industry suggested bitcoin’s price still has room to grow this cycle, commenting on it surpassing the $100,000 milestone for the first time. Analysts primarily attributed the move to expectations of a crypto-friendly regulatory environment in the U.S. under Donald Trump, targeting $200,000 by the end of 2025.

theblock.co • 05/12/2024 - 14:15 PM

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WikiLeaks turns to Bitcoin blockchain to protect Assange's Afghan War Logs

Project Spartacus’ free Ordinals mint of more than 70,000 Afghan War logs published by WikiLeaks will go live on Dec. 5. The effort isn’t being done to directly raise funds for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, but to commemorate his story as a part of Bitcoin history.

theblock.co • 05/12/2024 - 13:14 PM

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Mt. Gox moves $2.4 billion in bitcoin to unknown address during currency’s climb to $100,000 milestone

Mt. Gox transferred nearly 24,000 BTC worth $2.4 billion. Uncertain if this is related to creditor repayments as Bitcoin price exceeded $100,000.

theblock.co • 05/12/2024 - 04:06 AM

Botanix Labs launching final testnet for its Bitcoin Layer 2 before 'Spiderchain' goes live in 2025

Botanix Labs is launching the Aragog testnet for Spiderchain, a Bitcoin-native Layer 2, aimed at facilitating decentralized applications and smart contracts on Bitcoin with innovative technology.

theblock.co • 04/12/2024 - 15:01 PM

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