A company is petitioning former Ripple chief technology officer Stefan Thomas for a hard drive containing more than 7,000 Bitcoin BTC $34,708 that he has been unable to access for years. In an Oct. 25 open letter, crypto recovery firm Unciphered offered to unlock an IronKey hard drive belonging to Thomas containing 7,002 BTC — […]
Recovery firm proposes cracking former Ripple CTO’s $244M Bitcoin hard drive
Stefan Thomas, the former chief technology officer at Ripple, has an IronKey hard drive containing 7,002 BTC with only two attempts at guessing a password remaining.
Simple Steps To Purchasing Your First Bitcoin
Purchasing your first Bitcoin can be an exciting yet slightly daunting experience, especially if you’re new to the world of cryptocurrency. Here, we present a beginner’s guide to help you navigate the process with ease. Step 1: Choose a Reputable Cryptocurrency Exchange Before you can buy Bitcoin, you’ll need to register with a cryptocurrency exchange. […]
Genesis moves for early bankruptcy payouts as NYAG suit applies pressure
A recent lawsuit initiated by the New York Attorney General’s Office (NYAG) could impact Genesis’ bankruptcy process, according to a Oct. 24 report from Reuters. Genesis plans to propose a “no deal” bankruptcy plan in response to actions taken by the NYAG, in which, instead of waiting for the lawsuit’s outcome, it would distribute available […]
Tech Titans Microsoft and Google Make AI Moves Down Under
While the appeal of a largely untapped market is clear, some say the move could also reflect a regulatory chill in the U.S.
Crypto’s Red Alert: Is War Pushing Bitcoin To $1 Million? Arthur Hayes Weighs In
Arthur Hayes, the former CEO of BitMEX, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, has recently shared his viewpoint, signaling a watershed moment for Bitcoin (BTC). With a world grappling with heightened geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties, Hayes has delved into how these macro factors can impact the trajectory of Bitcoin. His recent blog post, “The Periphery,” casts […]
Elliptic debunks WSJ article on Hamas crypto fundraising
Blockchain analytics provider Elliptic refuted claims made in a Wall Street Journal article that misinterpreted its data and incorrectly said Hamas raised millions in cryptocurrencies.
Polygon Labs Deploys POL Token Upgrade on Ethereum Mainnet
Polygon Labs has announced that the POL token upgrade is now live on the Ethereum mainnet. The upgrade to POL has been initiated on the Ethereum mainnet following several months of development, community consultation, and a successful testnet launch. POL Token Upgrade Goes Live Even though POL has been deployed on the mainnet, this does […]
90% Pump Coming for Pepe Coin? Whales to Decide
Key Takeaways: PEPE weekly bull run at 82%. Technicals point to another 90% advance ahead. On-chain metrics show heightened whale transactions. 90% Pump Coming for Pepe Coin? Whales to Decide Read CoinChapter.com on Google News YEREVAN (CoinChapter.com) – Pepe Coin jumped 28% to 0.000001147 on Oct 25, continuing a “green” week of 82% gains. PEPE […]
BCH can push to $300; what hurdles could the bulls face before then?
The liquidation charts of Bitcoin Cash [BCH] showed that a move above $250 would likely reach $300 over a few weeks. However, short-term volatility could allow traders to profit as well.