14 years since Genesis Block: The world still needs Bitcoin’s original vision
The Genesis Block was never "mined" like every other Bitcoin block; that started with Block #1 when Satoshi Nakamoto released the software on SourceForge.
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Top FTX creditors want their identities kept secret
Non-U.S. FTX customers argue that their identities should be kept hidden during court proceedings, as revealing them could put them at risk of scams and identity theft, a call opposed by the DOJ.
The ‘Running Bitcoin Challenge’ in Hal Finney’s memory is on again
In honor of Bitcoin pioneer Hal Finney, the Running Bitcoin Challenge will return on January 10, 2023 to support ongoing treatments and cures for ALS.
IPv6 and Bitcoin: Developments in 2022
With help from Dr. Craig Wright and Latif Ladid, 2022 has become the year wherein IPv6 is being gradually known and adopted globally, transforming how people and businesses trade and interact.
Code is (still) not law: DeFi ‘strategist’ Avi Eisenberg arrested over Mango Markets exploit
Avraham Eisenberg, facing market manipulation charges in the Southern District of New York, is under police custody in Puerto Rico over his alleged connection in Mango Markets exploit hack.
Sam Bankman-Fried out of jail on $250M bail… sort of
Just a day after his extradition from the Bahamas to New York City, FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried was freed on a US$250 million bond, although he'll have to remain under virtual house arrest.
Craig Wright’s appeal against Hodlonaut given permission to go ahead in Norway
Magnus "Hodlonaut" Granath and Dr. Craig S. Wright are set to have a rematch of their September 2022 trial in Oslo after a Norwegian judge granted Dr. Wright the right to an appeal.
Zero-Knowledge Proof Hackathon ‘an overwhelming success’ as prize winners announced
The Zero-Knowledge Proof Hackathon was declared "an overwhelming success," with 928 participants, of which three emerged as winners, taking home $45,000 each.
Caroline Ellison and Gary Wang charged as Sam Bankman-Fried heads back to the US
As per U.S. securities regulator, Caroline Ellison had misappropriated customer funds from FTX to use in Alameda's trading activity, while Wang had created the software that allowed this to happen.
Get ready for big things in 2023: Calvin Ayre’s end-of-year message to BSV
"A new year beckons, and with it the promise of a fresh start. An opportunity to put the past behind us and chart a new course," says Calvin Ayre in his video message to wrap up 2022 and ring in the year to come.
Sam Bankman-Fried changes his mind about extradition, will return to the US
SBF's options for a comfortable life and freedom appear to be dwindling as he faces spending a lifetime in jail without parole should a U.S. court convict him on the eight charges he's facing.
Coinbase’s asset recovery system shows clear need for users to regain access to lost coins
Coinbase is about to launch its ERC-20 self-service asset recovery tool, designed to help users regain assets they may have lost in mistaken transactions to Coinbase wallets.