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The Bitcoin editorial team is comprised of crypto veterans providing reporting on Bitcoin, DeFi, crypto, and blockchain protocols. We deliver analysis on crypto adoption, regulatory shifts, and strategies, prioritizing integrity and accuracy.

Hollywood Thriller “Killing Satoshi” to Explore Bitcoin Creator’s Mystery, Starring Casey Affleck

Satoshi Nakamoto

Hollywood Thriller “Killing Satoshi” to Explore Bitcoin Creator’s Mystery, Starring Casey Affleck

A new Hollywood film titled “Killing Satoshi” promises a thrilling exploration of the enigmatic creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto. Directed by Doug Liman, known for high-octane films like “Jason Bourne” and “Edge of Tomorrow,” the movie will begin filming in London this October, with a planned release in 2026. Featuring

Bitcoin and Crypto Market Dip as Selling Pressure and Macro Uncertainty Weigh In

Bitcoin and Crypto Market Dip as Selling Pressure and Macro Uncertainty Weigh In

The crypto market experienced a broad and significant decline on Friday as the trading week drew to a close, a widespread pullback that left investors uneasy heading into the weekend. Bitcoin, the industry's flagship digital asset, bore the brunt of the downturn, with its value dropping by a

Argentina Reopens LIBRA Memecoin Scandal Investigation Involving President Milei

Argentina Reopens LIBRA Memecoin Scandal Investigation Involving President Milei

Argentina’s political landscape is facing renewed turmoil as opposition parties have reopened an investigation into President Javier Milei’s involvement in the controversial LIBRA memecoin scandal. The move comes just weeks before crucial October elections, amplifying public and political scrutiny of the libertarian leader. The decision to reopen the

Anthropic’s Claude AI Exploited in Large-Scale Bitcoin Cyberattacks

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Anthropic’s Claude AI Exploited in Large-Scale Bitcoin Cyberattacks

A new report from Anthropic, a leading AI infrastructure company, reveals how cybercriminals are exploiting its Claude AI chatbot to orchestrate sophisticated cyberattacks, despite robust safety measures. Released on Wednesday, the “Threat Intelligence” report, details alarming cases where Claude has been misused to execute large-scale exploits and hacks, including cryptocurrency

CFTC Authorizes US Traders to Access Offshore Exchanges like Binance, ByBit, OKX

CFTC Authorizes US Traders to Access Offshore Exchanges like Binance, ByBit, OKX

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has taken a significant step toward expanding access for American traders to global crypto markets. On August 28, 2025, the CFTC’s Division of Market Oversight issued a pivotal advisory that clarifies the foreign board of trade (FBOT) registration framework. This guidance provides a

Commerce Dept and Chainlink Partner to Share Data on Ethereum and Other Blockchains

Commerce Dept and Chainlink Partner to Share Data on Ethereum and Other Blockchains

The U.S. Department of Commerce has partnered with Chainlink to bring macroeconomic data onto the blockchain. According to a recent press release from Chainlink, the collaboration with the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis allows key U.S. economic indicators, such as Real Gross Domestic Product, Personal

Crypto Industry Urges Senate to Protect Developers After Tornado Cash Founder Conviction

Crypto Industry Urges Senate to Protect Developers After Tornado Cash Founder Conviction

A coalition of 115 cryptocurrency firms, developers, investors, and advocates has called on the U.S. Senate to include vital protections for open-source software developers in the upcoming Clarity Act. In a letter sent Wednesday to the Senate Committee on Banking and the Committee on Agriculture, the group emphasized the

Elon Musk’s Father Errol Musk Plans to Tokenize Water on the Blockchain

Elon Musk’s Father Errol Musk Plans to Tokenize Water on the Blockchain

The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) is positioning itself at the forefront of global commodity trading by exploring the tokenization of water as a real-world asset (RWA). In a recent episode of the Business with Bartawi podcast, DMCC’s Executive Chairman and CEO, Ahmed bin Sulayem, discussed emerging trends in

Crypto Trader’s $3 Million MEXC Exchange Freeze Sparks $2.5 Million Bounty

Crypto Trader’s $3 Million MEXC Exchange Freeze Sparks $2.5 Million Bounty

A pseudonymous cryptocurrency trader known as “The White Whale” has ignited a firestorm in the crypto community by accusing MEXC, a major centralized exchange, of freezing $3.1 million of his funds without clear justification. The dispute, which erupted into public view through a series of viral posts on X

Google Cloud Introduces Its Own Blockchain for Payments Called Universal Ledger (GCUL)

Google Cloud Introduces Its Own Blockchain for Payments Called Universal Ledger (GCUL)

Google Cloud has introduced it's own blockchain called Google Cloud Universal Ledger (GCUL), a platform tailored specifically for financial institutions. Announced today by Rich Widmann, Google Cloud’s Head of Web3 Strategy, GCUL aims to provide a robust, compliance-focused blockchain infrastructure to streamline payment automation and digital asset

LIBRA Mastermind Hayden Davis Allegedly Sniped Kanye West YZY Token for $12 Million

LIBRA Mastermind Hayden Davis Allegedly Sniped Kanye West YZY Token for $12 Million

A new report from blockchain analytics firm Bubblemaps has raised concerns about the launch of Kanye West’s YZY token, alleging that Hayden Davis, orchestrated a sniping operation that netted $12 million in profits through 14 connected wallets. The findings point to suspicious trading patterns that coincided with the token’

Commerce Secretary Lutnick Says US to Publish GDP Stats on Blockchain

Commerce Secretary Lutnick Says US to Publish GDP Stats on Blockchain

During a recent cabinet meeting at the White House, US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick outlined new plans for the Department of Commerce to integrate blockchain into its data publication processes. Addressing President Donald Trump directly, Lutnick highlighted the initiative as a step forward in recognizing the president’s support for

Crypto.com Faces Allegations of Undisclosed Security Incident Amid Trump Media Partnership

Crypto.com Faces Allegations of Undisclosed Security Incident Amid Trump Media Partnership

Crypto.com, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, is under scrutiny following claims by onchain investigator ZachXBT that the platform concealed a significant past incident that could have been a security breach or hack, which at this time is currently unclear. The allegations surfaced today, shortly after Crypto.com announced an expanded

Bitcoin Price Drops to $109K Amid Whale Sell-Off and Market Pressures

Bitcoin Price Drops to $109K Amid Whale Sell-Off and Market Pressures

Bitcoin experienced a notable decline today, dropping from a high of $113,000 to a low of $109,000 before rebounding slightly to $110,000. This movement marked a 5% loss over the past week, catching many traders off guard in an otherwise upward trending market. A significant factor in

Tom Lee’s BitMine Grows Treasury to $8.8 Billion, Holding Ethereum, Bitcoin and Cash

Tom Lee’s BitMine Grows Treasury to $8.8 Billion, Holding Ethereum, Bitcoin and Cash

BitMine Immersion Technologies, led by CEO Thomas “Tom” Lee, announced on Monday that its balance sheet reached $8.8 billion as of August 24, 2025, solidifying its position as the world’s largest corporate holder of Ethereum. The company’s treasury includes 1.7 million Ethereum, 192 Bitcoin, and over

Michael Saylor Predicts Bitcoin’s 30% Annual Growth and Hints at Strategy’s Next Purchase

Michael Saylor Predicts Bitcoin’s 30% Annual Growth and Hints at Strategy’s Next Purchase

Michael Saylor, co-founder and executive chairman of Strategy, has once again captured the attention of the crypto market with a bold prediction and a suggestive social media post. Speaking live on CNBC, Saylor forecasted that Bitcoin could achieve a remarkable 30% annual growth rate over the next two decades, reinforcing

Bitcoin’s Declining Fees Threaten Long-Term Security Model: Galaxy Digital

Bitcoin’s Declining Fees Threaten Long-Term Security Model: Galaxy Digital

Bitcoin’s fee market has entered a troubling phase, with transaction fees dropping and raising concerns about the network’s long-term economic security. A sharp decline in onchain activity, particularly following the fade of non-monetary use cases like Ordinals and Runes in late 2024, has left Bitcoin’s blockchain quieter

Noel Lovisa Appeals Bitcoin Cash City Trademark Decision in Ongoing Dispute

Noel Lovisa Appeals Bitcoin Cash City Trademark Decision in Ongoing Dispute

The dispute over intellectual property linked to the Bitcoin Cash (BCH) cryptocurrency originating from events in Townsville, Australia, where early conferences and local adoption led to the area being dubbed “Bitcoin Cash City” has entered a new phase. The prolonged legal conflict centers on the “Bitcoin Cash City” trademark and

Eric Trump Calls Himself a Bitcoin Maxi at Wyoming Crypto Conference

Eric Trump Calls Himself a Bitcoin Maxi at Wyoming Crypto Conference

The University of Wyoming’s Center for Blockchain and Digital Innovation hosted an exclusive digital and crypto finance conference in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, drawing top investors, entrepreneurs, and policymakers to discuss the future of digital assets. This invitation-only event aimed to foster progressive regulation, promote a decentralized global financial system,

Vitalik Buterin on Ethereum’s Legacy and Path to Becoming the World Ledger

Vitalik Buterin on Ethereum’s Legacy and Path to Becoming the World Ledger

Vitalik Buterin, the co-founder of Ethereum, recently sat down with the Bankless podcast to discuss the blockchain platform’s remarkable journey over the past ten years and his vision for its future. From its humble beginnings as a side project to its current status as a cornerstone of decentralized finance,

Stablecoin Market Poised for $1.2 Trillion Cap by 2028, Coinbase Report Predicts

Stablecoin Market Poised for $1.2 Trillion Cap by 2028, Coinbase Report Predicts

A recent report from Coinbase, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, projects that the stablecoin market could reach a staggering $1.2 trillion total market value by the end of 2028. This forecast, derived from thousands of Monte Carlo-style simulations using autoregressive modeling, highlights the growing influence of stablecoins in the

DOJ Clarifies Open Source Smart Contract Developer Liability in New Guidance

DOJ Clarifies Open Source Smart Contract Developer Liability in New Guidance

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued its most definitive guidance to date on the criminal liability of cryptocurrency developers, offering significant clarity for those building smart contracts and contributing to open-source projects. Speaking at the American Innovation Project Summit on August 21, 2025, Matthew Galeotti, head of

Peter Todd’s Solana Memecoin Scam Highlights Pattern of Suspicious Paid Actions

Peter Todd’s Solana Memecoin Scam Highlights Pattern of Suspicious Paid Actions

Peter Todd, a veteran Bitcoin developer, has once again found himself at the center of controversy within the crypto community, this time for promoting a Solana based memecoin in a move that many have labeled a pump-and-dump scam. On August 17, 2025, Peter Todd disclosed that he was paid $5,

Federal Reserve Signals Potential Interest Rate Cut Boosting Crypto Market Optimism

Federal Reserve Signals Potential Interest Rate Cut Boosting Crypto Market Optimism

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell signaled a potential interest rate cut during his speech at the annual Jackson Hole economic symposium in Wyoming on August 22, 2025, citing significant shifts in tax, trade, and immigration policies that are reshaping the economic landscape. Powell noted that the balance of risks between

EU Pushes Forward Digital Euro Stablecoin Plans on Ethereum or Solana Blockchains

EU Pushes Forward Digital Euro Stablecoin Plans on Ethereum or Solana Blockchains

European Union officials are intensifying efforts to develop a digital euro, spurred by concerns that a new U.S. stablecoin law could undermine the competitiveness of a European digital currency. U.S. Congress passed the Genius Act last month, a landmark regulation overseeing the $288 billion stablecoin market, which is