Author: Issac Lane

  • Enigmatic Creator of Bitcoin: Who is Satoshi Nakamoto?

    Enigmatic Creator of Bitcoin: Who is Satoshi Nakamoto?

    In the ever-evolving world of finance and technology, few names command as much intrigue and speculation as Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous figure (or group) credited with creating Bitcoin, the world’s first decentralized cryptocurrency. Despite the revolutionary impact of Bitcoin on the global economy, Satoshi Nakamoto’s true identity remains one of the greatest mysteries of the…

  • GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen Invests $10M in Company Shares

    GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen Invests $10M in Company Shares

    Ryan Cohen, CEO and chairman of video game retailer GameStop (NYSE: GME), has increased his stake in the company by acquiring an additional 500,000 shares, spending approximately $10.78 million. The purchase follows the company’s bold move to adopt bitcoin (BTC) as a treasury reserve asset. According to a filing submitted on Thursday to the U.S.…

  • Bitcoin Sales at $109K All-Time High Remain Below Cycle Tops, Says Glassnode

    Bitcoin Sales at $109K All-Time High Remain Below Cycle Tops, Says Glassnode

    Long-Term Bitcoin Holders Refuse to Sell Despite Record Prices Bitcoin investors who purchased the cryptocurrency between 2020 and 2022 are holding onto their assets despite the price reaching an all-time high of $109,000. According to on-chain analytics firm Glassnode, many mid-term holders, even those with a cost basis as low as $3,600, are unwilling to…

  • Crypto Hacks Surge to $1.63 Billion in Q1 2025, Driven by Bybit Breach

    Crypto Hacks Surge to $1.63 Billion in Q1 2025, Driven by Bybit Breach

    Bybit Exploit Accounts for Majority of Losses The first quarter of 2025 witnessed a significant rise in cryptocurrency-related hacks, with total losses reaching $1.63 billion. This marks a 131% increase compared to the same period in 2024, when losses amounted to $706 million, according to blockchain security firm PeckShield. The surge in stolen funds was…

  • MARA Holdings Plans $2B Stock Sale to Boost Bitcoin Holdings

    MARA Holdings Plans $2B Stock Sale to Boost Bitcoin Holdings

    Bitcoin miner MARA Holdings Inc. has announced plans to sell up to $2 billion worth of its stock, with a significant portion of the proceeds earmarked for acquiring more Bitcoin. The move mirrors the strategy of Michael Saylor’s firm, formerly known as MicroStrategy, which has used similar methods to amass substantial Bitcoin reserves. Stock Sale…

  • Crypto Market Updates: EU Banks Lag, US Senate Blocks DeFi Rule, and Hyperliquid Delists JELLY Perps

    Crypto Market Updates: EU Banks Lag, US Senate Blocks DeFi Rule, and Hyperliquid Delists JELLY Perps

    European Banks Fail to Meet Rising Crypto Demand A new survey by crypto investment platform Bitpanda has revealed that fewer than 20% of European financial institutions offer cryptocurrency services, despite increasing investor interest and regulatory clarity. The study, which surveyed 10,000 retail and business investors across 13 European countries, found that over 40% of business…

  • Solana’s Early Bull Market Signals Potential 65% Gains by April

    Solana’s Early Bull Market Signals Potential 65% Gains by April

    A resurgence in the memecoin sector and the launch of a new decentralised exchange (DEX) are fuelling a bullish outlook for Solana (SOL), with analysts predicting significant price gains in the coming weeks. Technical Indicators Suggest Strong Upside As of 26 March, Solana’s price has entered a breakout phase following the confirmation of a falling…

  • Polymarket Faces Scrutiny Over $7 Million Ukraine Mineral Deal Bet

    Polymarket Faces Scrutiny Over $7 Million Ukraine Mineral Deal Bet

    Polymarket, the largest decentralised prediction market, has come under fire following concerns of governance manipulation in a high-stakes political wager. A betting market on the platform asked whether former US President Donald Trump would approve a rare earth mineral deal with Ukraine before April. Despite no such agreement occurring, the market was settled as “Yes,”…

  • XRP Price Outlook: Will the Cryptocurrency Avoid Another Decline?

    XRP Price Outlook: Will the Cryptocurrency Avoid Another Decline?

    XRP Holds Key Support Amid Market Uncertainty XRP’s price has shown a 7% recovery in the past 10 days, benefiting from a broader crypto market rebound and the conclusion of Ripple’s legal battle with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). However, concerns remain over the token’s stability as key support levels face renewed pressure.…

  • Bitcoin Could Hit $110K Before Retesting $76.5K as Fed Shifts Policy, Says Arthur Hayes

    Bitcoin Could Hit $110K Before Retesting $76.5K as Fed Shifts Policy, Says Arthur Hayes

    Bitcoin’s Rally Fuelled by Fed’s Liquidity Moves Bitcoin is poised for a significant surge, with BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes predicting that the cryptocurrency will surpass $110,000 before experiencing a pullback to $76,500. Hayes attributes this bullish outlook to the US Federal Reserve’s shift from quantitative tightening (QT) to quantitative easing (QE), which could inject liquidity…