Satoshi Nakamoto

Jan. 3, 2009 is one of the most important dates in the world. On this day, 15 years ago, Satoshi Nakamoto mined the genesis block of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), forever changing the world of cryptocurrency. To celebrate the 15th birthday of Bitcoin, here are 15 fun facts about the cryptocurrency. 1....

Over a thousand Bitcoins (CRYPTO: BTC) from the “Satoshi era” changed hands earlier this week.  What happened: The “Satoshi era” refers to the period during which Bitcoin’s pseudonymous creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, was active, approximately from 2009 to 2011. In...

Leading cryptocurrency Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has soared in valuation in 2023, with the crypto up more than 150% year-to-date and hitting new 52-week highs in recent days. With a market capitalization of $817.8 billion, Bitcoin is the largest cryptocurrency. Despite the increase in value in 2023,...

Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes lambasted the U.S. government's treatment of Changpeng Zhao, the former CEO of Binance (CRYPTO: BNB), as "absurd." The punitive measures taken against Binance, including a record $4.3 billion fine, highlight an arbitrary and disproportionate...

In the cryptic realm of digital currencies, one enigma consistently captivated the collective curiosity of the crypto community: the untouched fortune of Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). Nakamoto, who was credited with the development of Bitcoin and the...

A long-time Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) miner just cashed in on what might be considered a crypto treasure trove. On the 7th of November, a stash of 100 bitcoins that dated back to the currency’s origins—the fabled Satoshi era—was transferred for the first time in thirteen years. What Happened: The...

Coinbase Global Inc (NASDAQ:COIN), the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the United States, has announced that it will be completely removing support for Bitcoin SV (CRYPTO: BSV). What Happened: In a notice to its customers, Coinbase stated that if users fail to withdraw their BSV funds, any...

Three Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) wallets, dormant since the Satoshi period and last active six years ago, have transferred Bitcoins amounting to around $230 million. What Happened: Bitcoin whale wallets from the early stages of the Bitcoin network, often referred to as the ‘Satoshi-era’,...

Infowars host Alex Jones failed to answer any of the questions in a Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) quiz, missing out on a chance to win 10,000 BTC, equivalent to $344 million. What Happened: The quiz, set by Bitcoin maximalist and Orange Pill podcast host Max Keiser, aimed to test Jones’ knowledge...

Gary Gensler, the Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), on Tuesday wished Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) on the 15th anniversary of Bitcoin’s white paper with a special tribute on Halloween.  What Happened: Taking to X (formerly...

In a recent U.S. Appeals Court verdict, Craig Wright — who asserts he is the founder of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) — secured a victory in a contentious crypto court case. What Happened: Wright wasn't in a legal partnership with the late David Kleiman when they mined Bitcoin together...

SEC chief Gary Gensler remains resolute in his belief that many digital currencies fall under existing securities regulations, despite significant resistance from the crypto community. This perspective, which emphasizes that cryptocurrency enterprises are bound by the same guidelines as...

DogeDesigner, as the name suggests, graphic designer at Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) last month firmly denied the speculation that Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, is the elusive creator of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) known as Satoshi Nakamoto.  What Happened: DogeDesigner argued that the absence of...

In the ongoing quest to find the true identity of Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous founder of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) , fresh evidence now questions the theory that Bitcoin pioneer Hal Finney was, in fact, the elusive Satoshi. This new perspective is brought forth by Jameson Lopp, co-founder of...

In 2009, Satoshi Nakamoto founded the cryptocurrency Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). Here’s a look back at the pseudonymous creator and the price history of the leading cryptocurrency. What Happened: In October 2008, Nakamoto published a whitepaper titled “Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash...