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Bill Gates' COVID Conspiracy Grows In Italian Parliament, Allegations of Population Control by Political Anti-Vaxxer
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought many subjects to the forefront: our reliance on oil, manufacturing in China, the need for digital dollars, the frailty of our global supply chain, and our lack of preparation to deal with the outbreak. However perhaps the strangest topic online and the most unavoidable has been the conspiracy theory chasing Bill Gates and his foundation’s efforts to produce a vaccine. The accusations range from him directly being the cause of the pandemic, to being the head of an Illuminati like circular cabal bent on controlling the world through microchips, and now an insidious plan to depopulate the planet of billions of people.
Bitcoin Halving: Everything You Need to Know in 5 Minutes
In May 2020, Bitcoin is expected to experience its third halving in history. Bitcoin halving refers to the halving of Bitcoin block rewards, which occurs once every 210,000 blocks created (approximately every 4 years).
Animoca Brands to Cover Losses of Recent Scam Victims
Hong Kong-based Animoca Brands released a statement saying that the company will cover the losses of those who fell victim to an online scam on November 19.
$1.7 Billion Rehabilitation Plan for Mt. Gox Hack Victims Shelved Until December
Victims of the now non-defunct crypto exchange Mt. Gox will have to wait on their refund following a 2014 hack, which triggered the loss of over 150,000 Bitcoin.
Satoshi Island Secures Endorsement from Vanuatu PM to Build Bitcoin Island
Satoshi Island Limited, the startup that is committed to building the crypto capital of the world as a smart city in Vanuatu, has announced it has secured approval for its project from the Prime Minister of Vanuatu.
CoinSmart Is on the Hunt to Buy Distressed Crypto Assets
The recent market crash is the latest in global financial events that have created unique opportunities for buyers like CoinSmart and FTX wanting to acquire distressed crypto firms at a bargain valuation.
UK Court Rules Against Craig Wright's Claims of Being Satoshi Nakamoto
A UK judge has ruled that Craig Wright, who claimed to have written the Bitcoin whitepaper, is not the elusive Satoshi Nakamoto.
European Commission Unveils Strategy to Lead Web 4.0 and Virtual Worlds
A new strategy for Web 4.0 and virtual worlds has been unveiled by the European Commission in an effort to steer the next technological revolution and guarantee a safe, open, and welcoming online environment for individuals, organizations, and government agencies across the EU.
Who is Satoshi Nakamoto? Elon Musk's Latest Guess Comes as No Surprise
Elon Musk emphatically noted that Satoshi might just be Nick Szabo, a computer scientist, legal scholar, and cryptographer known for his digital contracts and digital currency research.
What is Bitcoin Ordinals?
Bitcoin Ordinals, introduced in January 2023 by Casey Rodarmor, are a way to inscribe digital content on the Bitcoin blockchain.
UK Court of Appeal Examines Copyright Claims over Bitcoin File Format
UK Court of Appeal reviews Dr. Craig Wright's claim of copyright infringement over the Bitcoin File Format. Wright alleges he is Bitcoin's creator, 'Satoshi Nakamoto'. The case's outcome could impact digital asset copyrights.
a16z-Backed Stelo Labs Ceases Operations Today, October 31, 2023
Stelo Labs has halted operations on October 31, 2023, despite its initial success and over 10,000 extension downloads. The company will now focus on market definition, assumption validation, and core problem-solving as they prepare for their next venture.
Bill Gates Planned COVID-19 Pandemic via Deep-state 'Circular Cabal', says Disgraced Dr. Mikovits
A recent clip from a soon to be released documentary called ‘Plandemic’ features a disgraced virologist Dr Judy Mikovits accusing a sinister corporate controlled “circular cabal” led by Bill Gates himself, of creating the coronavirus pandemic.
MoneyGram Continues to Receive Millions in Development Fees From Ripple
Ripple continues to pump money into MoneyGram remittance services in market development fees as compensation for providing liquidity to its ODL XRP network.
Pablo Escobar’s Drug Runner Yasutaka Nakamoto "Could be" Satoshi Nakamoto
Who is Yasutaka Nakamoto? Who is Satoshi Nakamoto? Are they the same person – Olof Gustaffson believes that Yasutaka had the technical knowledge of creating Bitcoin, as he has had extensive experience with microprocessors and semiconductors. Roberto Escobar, brother of the drug kingpin Pablo Escobar has launched a fork of the Bitcoin blockchain, known as “Dietbitcoin,” in 2019, which later on relocated to Ethereum’s ERC-20 standard. Roberto Escobar claimed that he has encountered a US government agent posing as Satoshi Nakamoto, which he reached the conclusion that the US government created Bitcoin. He further believes that the US government will one day crash the market completely by selling all of Nakamoto’s Bitcoins.
Upcoming Movie Storyline Focuses on Anonymous Bitcoin Creator Satoshi Nakamoto
Decrypted, a movie speculated to be released by December 1, 2020, focuses on Satoshi Nakamoto’s persona as part of their story outline.
Did Satoshi Nakamoto Move His Bitcoin Yesterday? No, But Craig Wright Shot Himself in the Foot
On Wednesday a Twitter bot reported that a Bitcoin transaction came from a wallet that possibly belonged to Satoshi Nakamoto, the anonymous creator of the network and author of the Bitcoin whitepaper. Oh and Craig Wright trips over own story,
Mysterious Bitcoin Inscriptions: A Puzzle in Raw Binary Data
A mysterious Bitcoin user inscribed 9MB of raw binary data on the blockchain, spending over $64K. The encrypted data's purpose remains unknown, stirring speculation in the crypto world.
Enhancing AI Recommendations: A Study on ChatGPT's Conversational Refinement and Bias Mitigation
The study examines ChatGPT's effectiveness in conversational recommendations using the HetRec2011 dataset, focusing on its top-n recommender performance and strategies for mitigating popularity bias, highlighting its potential for user engagement.
Bill Gates Foundation’s COVID-19 Vaccine is a Satanic Plot says Oscar-Winner
Microsoft’s recent patent for a human powered crypto mining system based on sensors that convert physical or mental activity into computer power has generated a lot of interest and captured the imagination of the public, but perhaps some are looking a little too closely.
Swiss non-profit and Blockstream to Broadcast Bitcoin Proof via Satellite
Swiss non-profit ZeroSync Association and Bitcoin infrastructure firm Blockstream are partnering to broadcast Bitcoin zero-knowledge proofs from Blockstream’s satellite, enabling faster syncing and global access.
Galoy Launches BTC-Backed Synthetic USD, Hedging Volatility Surprises in Bitcoin
Galoy believes that allowing dollars to flow through Bitcoin will assist in addressing short-term volatility price risk. Volatility is one of the biggest challenges hindering growth of Bitcoin as a means for casual payments.
Satoshi Nakamoto Will be the World’s Richest Person if Bitcoin Hits $181,000
Crypto analyst Joseph Young has said that Satoshi Nakamoto will be the world's richest person if Bitcoin was to hit $181,000.
Atomicals Market Addresses Security Breach and Announces Compensation Measures
Atomicals Market has implemented measures to restore user trust and enhance platform security following a significant security breach, emphasizing community engagement's crucial role in protocol's future.
COPA Sues Self-Declared Bitcoin Founder Craig Wright
Cryptocurrency Open Patent Alliance (COPA), an initiative created by Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey’s payment company Square, has moved to sue Craig Wright over the Bitcoin white paper.
Binance to Cease Support for Leveraged Tokens by April 2024
Binance announces the cessation of support for leveraged tokens by April 2024, urging users to adjust their holdings and trading strategies in light of the upcoming changes.
Wallet of Satoshi Withdraws from the U.S. Market Amid Regulatory Challenges
Wallet of Satoshi withdraws from U.S. market, highlighting regulatory challenges faced by crypto service providers like GameStop and Binance, reflecting evolving U.S. cryptocurrency regulation landscape.
Crypto Market Cap Clashes over 50% to around $1.4T
The market cap of cryptocurrencies has fallen more than 50% to around $1.4 trillion as the Federal Reserve (Fed) raised interest rates by 50 basis points sparking a sell-off panic among investors.
UniSat Commemorates BRC-20 Anniversary with Key Updates and Future Plans
UniSat celebrates the first anniversary of BRC-20, announcing new features, upcoming projects, and a call for beta testers for their latest app.
Adam Back Denies Being Bitcoin Creator, Claims No One Knows Satoshi Nakamoto's True Identity
Adam Back clarifies that no one knows the Bitcoin creator and claims that Satoshi Nakamoto was a single person who programmed and coded Bitcoin.
Bill Gates Denies COVID-19 Vaccine Microchips and Satanic Conspiracy Theories
Bill Gates, Microsoft Founder and billionaire philanthropist, has responded to conspiracy theories that his charity foundation is planning to use the coronavirus vaccine to implant microchips into the global population. The conspiracy itself appears to have started with a patent for a very innovative cryptocurrency mining system filed by Microsoft earlier this year.
Satoshi Nakamoto's last unfinished project inspires this new online marketplace disruptor in the crypto space
A fork of Bitcoin, known as Particl, has announced the completion of an eBay-style marketplace that’s been integrated into its wallet. Built using blockchain smart contracts, the marketplace is derived from an original concept first proposed by Satoshi Nakamoto.
Mysterious $1.17 Million Bitcoin Transfer to Bitcoin Creator Nakamoto Wallet
A recent transaction of 27 BTC to a Satoshi Nakamoto wallet has raised interest in the cryptocurrency community, particularly considering the Genesis Block's 15th anniversary. This event celebrates Bitcoin's history and raises questions about its future and originator.
Trezor Hires Jan Andrascik as Chief Information Security Officer
In the new role, Jan Andraščík is tasked with protecting SatoshiLabs’ data, systems, and physical security.
ADGM Launches Pioneering DLT Foundations Regime
Abu Dhabi Global Market's Registration Authority has introduced the Distributed Ledger Technology Foundations Regulations 2023, a global legislative framework designed to facilitate token issuance, promote governance, and drive transparency in the crypto sector.
Are Blockchains Becoming Centralised?
Envisioned to be decentralised, peer-to-peer systems, public blockchains are becoming centralised, creating an identity crisis for the blockchain community
Self-Acclaimed Bitcoin Inventor Craig Wright Vindicated in Kleiman Lawsuit
A federal jury in Miami has vindicated self-acclaimed Bitcoin (BTC) inventor Craig Wright in a lawsuit involving him and his late business partner, Dave Kleiman.
NASA is Funding a Blockchain Solution for Space Communication
The United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is funding two US-based companies to develop a blockchain solution to enhance space communication
ChatQA: A Leap in Conversational QA Performance
The study "ChatQA: Building GPT-4 Level Conversational QA Models" by Zihan Liu, Wei Ping, Rajarshi Roy, Peng Xu, Mohammad Shoeybi, and Bryan Catanzaro from NVIDIA focuses on the development of a new family of conversational question-answering models, including Llama2-7B, Llama2-13B, Llama2-70B, and an in-house 8B pretrained GPT model, which improves 'unanswerable' questions.
STEPN Integrates Apple Music into Web3 App
Apple and STEPN have collaborated to integrate Apple Music into the STEPN app, marking a second milestone following the Apple Pay integration. This move signifies the growing acceptance of Web3 apps and a step towards bridging the Web2 and Web3 divide, enhancing user experience, and signaling future collaborations between traditional and decentralized tech platforms.
GoSats Pairs with NPCI to Launch a New Bitcoin Cashback Reward Card in India
The Bitcoin Rewards app GoSats has partnered with the National Payments Corporation of India (also known as NPCI) to launch a new cash-back reward card in India.
Crypto Investors Should Expect No Compensation From Government: UK Regulator
The head of the United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) takes a harsh stance against victims of digital currency scams, opposing them to receive compensation from the government.
Platypus Recovers 90% of Stolen Funds from Recent Exploit
Platypus DeFi protocol has recovered 90% of the funds stolen in the recent 12 October 2023 exploit, reducing the net loss to about 18,000 AVAX. The protocol acknowledged the community's support in swiftly resolving the crisis and is making arrangements for the withdrawal of liquidity providers. Amidst ongoing investigations and enhanced security measures, Platypus continues to work on a compensation plan for affected users from previous attacks.
HashKey Group Partners with HKMA on Groundbreaking wCBDC Project
HashKey Group collaborates with HKMA on a wCBDC initiative to revolutionize interbank settlements and tokenized asset management.
CGV Leads Expansion in Bitcoin Wallet Sector with UniSat Investment
CGV invests in UniSat to bolster Bitcoin wallet infrastructure, leveraging UniSat's support for the Ordinals protocol and market presence.
Is Ethereum's Move to PoS Really an Upgrade?
Proof-of-Work is a solution to the Byzantine Generals' Problem. Ethereum's move to PoS looks more like a downgrade into previous solutions that Satoshi Nakamoto tried to avoid.
Japan’s Digitalization Effort will have Mixed Credit Impact across Sectors, says Moody’s Report
Japan’s digitalization effort will have a mixed credit impact across sectors according to a new report by Moody’s investor services.
GPT-4 AI Chatbot Scores High on Tests
The latest version of AI chatbot GPT-4 has achieved high scores on high school and law school tests, including the LSAT and Uniform Bar Exam. GPT-4 also scored well on SAT and AP exams in various subjects.
Blockchain-Powered Satellite Contributes to Ethereum Scaling
Cryptosat, a blockchain-powered satellite orbiting Earth, has contributed entropy to the Ethereum KZG ceremony from space. The satellite's Verifiable Random Beacon service generated the entropy, which was signed by the satellite itself and can be verified using the public key of Crypto2. This contribution will strengthen the security of the next version of Ethereum, which is scheduled for an upgrade on April 12.
BitKeep Compensates Users After $8M Hack
BitKeep has fully compensated 11,090 users affected by the Dec. 26, 2022, hack that resulted in an estimated $8 million loss. BitKeep will rebrand to Bitget Wallet and have access to Bitget’s $300 million User Protection Fund for future security threats.
AI's Mainstream Impact and Workforce Dynamics in 2023
2023 was a transformative year for the workforce, marked by AI becoming mainstream, changes in job roles and hiring processes, the rise of hybrid work models, the decline of corporate jargon, and notable increases in job interview compensation.
Huobi HTX Responds to Recent Hack, Ensures Full Compensation for Affected Users
Huobi HTX pledges to compensate users affected by a $30 million hack, ensuring minimal impact and enhanced security measures, as part of a series of attacks on Justin Sun's entities.
Bitcoin Association Bestows First-Ever Satoshi Nakamoto Scholarship to PhD Student
Bitcoin Association, a leading global organization for Bitcoin business, has revealed its first-ever Satoshi Nakamoto Scholarship to a 2nd year Cambridge University Phd student undertaking human genomics. Robin Kohze is the beneficiary of the scholarship after he successfully took part in a series of blockchain competitions, whereby he emerged second at Bitcoin Association’s 2nd Bitcoin SV Hackathon.
Greenpeace's Bitcoin Art Piece Praised by Supporters
Environmental group Greenpeace commissioned an art piece dubbed the "Skull of Satoshi" to highlight the climate impact of Bitcoin mining, but the piece has been praised by Bitcoin supporters who want to adopt it as their mascot. The 11-feet-tall skull features the Bitcoin logo and red laser eyes, with "smoking stacks" made of recycled electronic waste to represent the fossil fuel and coal pollution caused by Bitcoin mining.
Bitcoin's Future Looks Bright as Kanye West Decides to Run for President 2020
On July 4th, Kanye West expressed his wishes to run for President in the 2020 presidential race. This is exciting news for Bitcoin, as Kanye has on several occasions expressed his support for the cryptocurrency.
Hypervine Pilots Blockchain-Enabled Satellite Data Project to Curb Climate Impact of Mining Sector
Hypervine, a blockchain construction company based in Glasgow, Scotland, has revealed the kicking off of a blockchain-powered project that will utilize satellite data to boost efficiency in the mining industry. Expressly, it will be funded by the European Space Agency (ESA).
nChain CEO Departs Accusing Dr. Craig Wright of Fraud
Christen Ager-Hanssen resigns as nChain's Group CEO, alleging serious internal issues and a conspiracy to defraud shareholders. He accuses Dr. Craig Wright of deceiving courts about being Satoshi Nakamoto, leading to a significant reaction from the cryptocurrency community. Discussions also touch on Ager-Hanssen’s past involvement with Algorand and the implications of his revelations on the Bitcoin SV community.
Microsoft's AI Revolution: CEO Satya Nadella Unveils Bold Tech-infused Vision
Microsoft CEO, Satya Nadella, unveiled a new AI-driven vision in his annual letter, emphasizing the integration of AI across all products and tech stacks. Highlighting collaborations like that with OpenAI and innovations like AI Copilot, Nadella showcased Microsoft's preparedness to lead in this new AI era. The discourse also touched on the broader global impact and the firm's commitment to responsible AI and cybersecurity.
Bittrex Global to End Trading on Dec 4, 2023
Bittrex Global, a Liechtenstein-based cryptocurrency exchange, will cease operations on December 4, 2023, following regulatory challenges and legal proceedings, requiring customers to convert U.S. dollar holdings.
BSV founder Craig Wright Clarifies Bitcoin's Original Intent and Critiques Misuse
Dr. Craig S. Wright criticizes misconceptions about Bitcoin's White Paper and its purpose, asserting it's a micropayment system, not digital gold, and highlights transaction costs impacting its utility.
BRC-20 Token Standard Creator Opposes UniSat Wallet's Proposed Fork
Domo opposes UniSat Wallet's BRC-20 fork, citing risks to stability and community impact in the evolving crypto landscape.
South Korean Crypto Exchanges Reveal 'Compensation Reserve Funds'; Upbit Leads with KRW 20 Billion
The disclosure of 'Compensation Reserve Funds' by South Korean crypto exchanges, led by Upbit with KRW 20 billion, reflects the country's broader regulatory strides aimed at ensuring user protection, transaction transparency, and market discipline. This move aligns with the new regulatory framework set to be implemented in 2024, spotlighting the government's agenda to foster a robust infrastructure for digital assets, with the reserve fund mandate forming a cornerstone of this initiative.
Allbridge Provides Compensation Plan for Hacked Users
Allbridge has posted a recovery plan after being hacked for $573,000 on April 1, stating that users with funds stuck on the token bridge are first in line to receive compensation. Allbridge has already started the compensation process for users despite only recovering part of the funds. The protocol aims to fully compensate those affected by the exploit with funds available to them.
Nvidia to Construct $200M AI Center in Indonesia, Boosting Local AI Talent
Nvidia collaborates with Indonesia's government and Indosat to establish a $200 million AI center aimed at infrastructure development and AI skill enhancement.
HKMA Launches Project Ensemble to Bolster Tokenisation in Finance
HKMA initiates Project Ensemble, a key move to advance the tokenisation market and explore wCBDC applications in Hong Kong's financial sector.
Dragonfly Crypto Compensation Report Unveils Industry Salary and Token Trends
Dragonfly’s 2023 Crypto Compensation Report unveils key trends in salary, equity, and token packages across the crypto industry.
Exclusive: Is the Hedera Hashgraph Powered Data Visualization Tool the Antidote to Censored Coronavirus Reporting?
Is the Hedera Hashgraph powered data visualization tool the antidote to censored coronavirus reporting? Mance Harmon, CEO, Hedera HashGraph tells Blockchain.News how the HashLog leveraging their decentralized tracker was able to be deployed so quickly to combat the overwhelming volume of misinformation surrounding the outbreak.
Bitcoin SV Moons As Craig Wright Tells Court That he Has Access to Tulip Trust
Bitcoin Satoshi Version (BSV), a fork of the Bitcoin Cash, is surging in trades following Craig Wright’s compliance with a court order to open up the mysterious Tulip Trust for inspection.
OKX Founder Star Xu Advocates for Compliance Controls while questioning UniSat Wallet
OKX founder Star Xu emphasizes compliance controls in crypto, citing 'Multichain' as a risk example. He also questions the nature of UniSat Wallet's new brc20-swap.
Bank of England halts Silicon Valley Bank UK branch operations
The Bank of England has ordered the Silicon Valley Bank's UK branch to halt its operations as it has limited presence and no critical functions supporting the financial system. The bank will be placed into a Bank Insolvency Procedure, and eligible depositors will be paid out by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme up to the protected limit of £85,000, with the remaining assets and liabilities being managed by bank liquidators. UK venture capitalists and a nonprofit organization have expressed concern as several startups and investors have significant exposure to the SVB UK, including prominent blockchain VCs who have over $6 billion in assets at the bank.
The Reserve Bank of India is Expanding CBDC While Dismissing Privately Issued Stablecoins
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is planning to increase the number of Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) transactions to one million per day by the end of 2023, according to Deputy Governor T Rabi Sankar.
Hong Kong Science and Technology Park: Turning Tech Startups' Visions into Reality
Blockchain.News sat down with Peter Mok, Head of Incubation and Acceleration Programmes, HKSTP to gain further insight into the incubation initiative and the custom-made programs, that have been designed to support technology startups, and specifically how they could be utilized by blockchain startups.
EY Ops Chain: Bringing Transparency and Accountability to Public Finance Management
Blockchain.News sat down with Jimmy Ong, EY Asia-Pacific Blockchain Leader to take a deep dive in EY Ops Chain and EY Blockchain Analyzer. In particular, we explore how EY Ops Chain facilitates a more transparent public finance tracking. Ong also shared an interesting use case when EY Ops Chain enables the tracking of blood in Canada.
Fundstrat’s Thomas Lee Discusses: What Happens After the 10 Best Days for Bitcoin?
Thomas Lee, the Co-Founder, Managing Director, and Head of Research at Fundstrat Global Advisors, known for his opinions on the Bitcoin and crypto market has sat down with Blockchain.News to discuss his views on some macro trends and the Bitcoin industry we’re currently observing.
It is not just Liquidity, Huobi on Two Fair Metrics to Rank Crypto Exchanges
Ciara Sun, Head of Global Business Development & Partnerships at Huobi Group, has a wealth of experience in financial analysis, strategic consulting and corporate management from her previous roles with prestigious enterprises such as Boston Consulting Group, Deloitte Consulting and Ernst & Young. Sun sat down with Blockchain.News at the Blockshow Asia 2019 to discuss Huobi’s rising profile, China’s decentralized economy and what she considers fair metrics for ranking exchanges.
Meet the FinTech Entrepreneur: Co-Founder of FinFabrik, Florian Matthaeus Spiegl
There has been a lack of innovation and digitization in the capital market systems, we sat down with Florian Spiegl, the Chief Operating Officer of FinFabrik in Hong Kong, to explore his journey from the traditional capital markets industry to the new modern digital space. FinFabrik, a start-up focused on bridging the gap between the traditional financial markets and the digitization of assets has come a long way helping institutions to digitize illiquid and alternative assets.