
NYT investigation points to Adam Back as possible Bitcoin creator
The New York Times published a 12,000‑word investigation by journalist John Carreyrou suggesting British cryptographer Adam Back could be the real Satoshi Nakamoto. The report cites linguistic quirks and Back’s Hashcash legacy but offers no definitive proof, echoing past misidentifications of Bitcoin’s founder.
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Owners of Bitcoin, Ether and other digital assets are being urged to create formal crypto inheritance plans because losing private keys or seed phrases can render holdings permanently unrecoverable. The article highlights stark metrics—about 1.57 million BTC (roughly 7.5% of supply) is likely lost—and outlines practical safeguards such as detailed inventories, encrypted key storage, multisignature or Shamir‑sharing schemes, tech‑savvy executors, legal wills/trusts and optional smart‑contract automation. For investors and estate planners, robust crypto estate strategies reduce the risk of irrevocable wealth loss, address legal and tax compliance, and expand demand for specialized custody and inheritance services.

Aave’s governance token rebounded above $230, rising about 2.5% to $232 after confirming a double‑bottom reversal with support at $220–$221.13 and an 87% surge in trading volume that pushed it above $224.50 resistance. The price move coincided with a strategic...
A discussion about the future of Bitcoin: payments, stablecoins, AI integrations and how it will surpass gold. Available on YouTube, X and all podcast platforms. https://lnkd.in/gUnxEMm5

Hyperliquid is extending its lead beyond perpetuals trading into an expanding HyperEVM DeFi ecosystem that’s generating robust activity and upcoming token events, including recent HyperSwap airdrops. The HYPE token, which peaked at $59 in September, trades around $37 with a...
ANOTHER ONE GRANTED TODAY! Congrats to the Custodia Bank team and to the Vantage Bank -sponsored consortium of banks and credit unions will gain the benefit of the premier patent portfolio pertaining to protocols for tokenizing U.S. dollars on blockchains,...

Large Bitcoin holders are quietly moving billions of coins into spot ETFs such as BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) after a recent SEC rule change enabling in‑kind creations and redemptions, which makes large conversions more efficient and potentially more tax‑friendly....

HBAR fell 4.3% to $0.1725 after a 71% surge in volume signaled institutional selling that breached the $0.1720 support, briefly driving the token to $0.1688 before a late‑session rebound to $0.1745. Morning turnover hit 67.16 million tokens, while recovery buying...

The Federal Reserve is considering creating limited “skinny” master accounts to give fintech and crypto firms direct access to U.S. payment rails, a move aimed at easing the sector’s chronic banking access problems. The proposal would permit restricted payment and...

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) — now roughly a $40 billion vehicle — is driving a shift in crypto markets as options activity eclipses perpetual futures, with realized volatility narrowing and traders treating IBIT like an income-generating bond desk. The...
Everyone talks “real world assets” If @integra_layer mirrors Ethereum’s 40x FDV/RWA multiple, it implies a $480B ecosystem potential, a $100B+ opportunity on day 1. With $12B in RWAs, $200M in annualized cashflows, and a consortium of real-estate & tokenization leaders… This might be...
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The episode examines whether the recent crypto downturn signals the end of the current cycle, noting Bitcoin’s resilience above $100K contrasted with a sharp decline in altcoins and waning sentiment. Analysts debate if this is a temporary “most hated rally”...
Had my eye on @EnginesOfFury for years & now they are officially launching! They have a 1 MILLION $FURY prize pool at launch just as the $BNB narrative heats up. Wishlist on Epic games now, play it tomorrow! https://t.co/pGGXAQIjda
Been telling you for months not to fade $floki
We’re exploring ideas to make Unchained more interactive across all crypto platforms. The goal: stronger connection with our audience, better journalism. I’m live right now — come say hi! 👋 https://t.co/UgaVWwEZvr
Web2’s model is broken. Creators get likes, platforms get paid. That’s upside down. If crypto can rebalance that, I want to experiment with it. https://t.co/UgaVWwFxkZ
New YouTube video is live! Is Bitcoin Ready For Its Next Leg To $120,000+? Check it out here: https://t.co/iYnxUaCBRK Enjoy and Subscribe! #BTC #Crypto #Bitcoin
Tech isn’t good or bad — it’s how it’s used. Yes, bad things have happened on PumpFun. But code is neutral. It’s people who make it good or bad. https://t.co/UgaVWwEZvr
I’ve always been early. I was into crypto when Bitcoin was $200, online dating in 2002, and bringing my own grocery bags before it was cool 🛍️ Being early helps me learn what lasts. Come join me live, let’s talk about it! 🚀 https://t.co/UgaVWwFxkZ
Unchained is already on Zora, Pods, and Fountain... and now PumpFun! If crypto is reinventing media, I want to see it firsthand. We’re live, come chat about it! 💬 https://t.co/IJLueBibYc

BITCOIN: BULLS ARE BACK AS GOLD ROTATION STARTS!!!! (WAS I TOO BEARISH??) ok jalla habibis click link we go live soooon!!!! https://t.co/VCAb9iMlzE https://t.co/JZ4ntcUk2L
Our move to @PumpFun stirred up a lot of debate 😅 Here’s why I’m doing it — and why I think it matters for crypto media. We’re live now... bring your questions! 🎙👇 https://t.co/IJLueBibYc
At @lightspark we ❤️ @privy_io. Thanks @henri_stern for demo’ing how easy it is to spin up a @spark embedded wallet with Privy last week at our partner event!
Most crypto neobanks earn just a fraction of the yield they pass on. 📊 Can you build a real business on that? We are also on Pump: https://t.co/IJLueBibYc https://t.co/UgaVWwEZvr
💥 BREAKING: You can now bet on 15 minute price movements up or down on Polymarket! In collab with Chainlink
Gold it tanking Bitcoin is pumping Alts next!
Top 33% of solana validators should be dapps or devs or the job is not done

💥BREAKING: $ETH HITS $4,100! https://t.co/1VhOJwj37l
Crypto neobanks are now offering debit and credit cards 💳 But how do those relationships with Visa and Mastercard actually work, and do they care if the money sits in DeFi? We are live! https://t.co/UgaVWwEZvr
There's still no major stablecoin on Cardano... 🤡
Everyone’s making tier lists of “crypto neobanks,” but what even is one? 🏦 Are they just fintech apps with a DeFi backend, or something entirely new? LIVE NOW! https://t.co/UgaVWwFxkZ
Gold won’t go to zero. But bitcoin is better.
Traditional neobanks disrupted banks. Crypto neobanks are coming for them. 🧨 LIVE NOW: what happens when checking accounts meet DeFi yield? https://t.co/UgaVWwFxkZ
If you aren’t working on your next consensus upgrade before you’ve even shipped the first one what are you even doing

BITCOIN VERY GREEN TODAY!!!! OOOOOH YESSSSSS ROCKET BOOOOSTER ENGAGING @PeterSchiff gold rotating into btc??? LFG! https://t.co/hJZpIAvmjG
Big cloud hosting needs to die? But big banks need protection from DeFi Makes no sense

FIRST RED OCTOBER FOR BITCOIN IN A LONG TIME. BUY OPPORTUNITY... https://t.co/0sfXQTvBep
Crypto Neobank Mania, Market Structure, and Kraken's IPO https://t.co/UgaVWwFxkZ

Excited about @AnichessGame with just a few days left before the Ethernals Snapshot that entitle you to 10% of $CHECK https://t.co/8MxpIc09Aw
.@matthuang @danrobinson you guys should fork solana instead
What if the farmer from Ohio is right about 2026? What if 2026 actually turns out to be the "year of good times" for the crypto market? https://t.co/lOHm2IIo55
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The biggest drop of Gold since 2013 in a single day. #Bitcoin running up fastly. - Break $112K and test the all-time high. - $ETH runs to $5,000+ - #Altcoins are starting their first 5-10x run The bull run.

$TAO (per request) Looks like it's flagging here. If it breaks out then it would likely break key HTF resistance above. https://t.co/qTytuAbtOx
#Bitcoin Digital gold > Physical gold

$USELESS (per request) Getting tight. Had a fakeout of the top previously but if it can clear this red resistance then it should sky rocket https://t.co/70cRyzT5Rs
New consensus protocols implemented and launched in the last 3 years: - Ethereum PoS Merge - Sui - Sei - Aptos Soon: - Monad - Espresso What am I missing?
2 hours into the stream and we've raised over 130 SOL ($25,000) Shoutout everyone who's donated 🧡 Donate here: https://t.co/ei9X2ANZfw https://t.co/23q4UevaLk
Annualized new supply issuance including unlocks: 1. Ethereum - .63% 2. Bitcoin - .85% 3. Gold - 1.5% P.S. Solana currently 16% annualized.
$113,000 for one Bitcoin! Market pumping! 🚀