Month: October 2024

Founder of crypto ‘Ponzi’ scheme’ IcomTech sentenced to 10 years in prison

Founder of crypto ‘Ponzi’ scheme’ IcomTech sentenced to 10 years in prison

Cointelegraph October 4, 2024

David Carmona was the “mastermind” behind IcomTech’s “Ponzi scheme," which netted an estimated...

Who was Len Sassaman, and why might HBO think he is Satoshi Nakamoto?

Who was Len Sassaman, and why might HBO think he is Satoshi Nakamoto?

Cointelegraph October 4, 2024

The late cryptographer and privacy advocate is in the spotlight because bettors on...

SUI charts 115% monthly gain as its ecosystem memecoins rally after USDC integration

SUI charts 115% monthly gain as its ecosystem memecoins rally after USDC integration

Cointelegraph October 4, 2024

SUI gained 115% in a month after integrating USDC into its blockchain, which...

CleanSpark reports 187% hashrate growth

CleanSpark reports 187% hashrate growth

Cointelegraph October 4, 2024

CleanSpark’s hashrate increased from 9.6 EH/s to 27.6 EH/s over the past year,...

Crypto-friendly gaming giant Tencent considering Ubisoft buyout: Report

Crypto-friendly gaming giant Tencent considering Ubisoft buyout: Report

Cointelegraph October 4, 2024

The Guillemot family and Tencent would likely take the company private if the...

US jobs report signals fewer rate cuts, still bullish for BTC: Grayscale

US jobs report signals fewer rate cuts, still bullish for BTC: Grayscale

Cointelegraph October 4, 2024

The bullish jobs report adds fuel to hopes for an “Uptober” and fourth-quarter...

Bitcoin decentralization is a matter of national security — Auradine CEO

Bitcoin decentralization is a matter of national security — Auradine CEO

Cointelegraph October 4, 2024

According to CryptoQuant, the current Bitcoin network difficulty is 88.4 trillion — down...

‘Uptober’ builds strength as Bitcoin held on exchanges falls to 6-year low

‘Uptober’ builds strength as Bitcoin held on exchanges falls to 6-year low

Cointelegraph October 4, 2024

Bitcoin held on exchanges fell to a new low while spot Bitcoin ETF...

Hong Kong makes HKVAX third licensed retail crypto exchange

Hong Kong makes HKVAX third licensed retail crypto exchange

Cointelegraph October 4, 2024

HKVAX is the first to be licensed under the region’s new licensing regime,...

Polymarket odds on who HBO will out as Satoshi Nakamoto favor Len Sassaman

Polymarket odds on who HBO will out as Satoshi Nakamoto favor Len Sassaman

Cointelegraph October 4, 2024

Hal Finney and Adam Back have held the second and third spots since...