In an era where bitcoin (BTC) has become synonymous with substantial wealth, tales of its early days evoke both fascination and disbelief. Most are familiar with the now-legendary story of two pizzas purchased for 10,000 BTC—valued today at nearly $ 1 billion. However, the chronicles of bitcoin’s history are dotted with equally intriguing accounts …
Jon Erlichman, a BNN Bloomberg commentator, recently conducted an informal survey on the streets, asking several people whether they would prefer a ticket to a Taylor Swift concert or a bitcoin. Most of those polled stated they preferred to receive a ticket to see the singer, who has won 14 Grammy Awards, an Emmy, and […]
Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff predicts the “mother of all gold bull markets” as gold prices surge to a record $ 2,720 per ounce. He attributes the rally to inflation fueled by central banks, warning that fiat currencies are losing value. Schiff suggests this is only the start and encourages investors to act …
Before bitcoin took the spotlight, several digital currencies aimed to change the way we exchange value, but none could withstand the test of time. Ecash, E-gold, Liberty Reserve, and Q coins each had their moment, only to fall short in the end. This piece dives into their stories and uncovers how bitcoin, introduced by Satoshi […]
A social media post by an X account named “Wicked” presents claims that Satoshi Nakamoto may have conducted 51% attacks on the Bitcoin blockchain in May 2009. Wicked speculated that Satoshi likely tested these attacks early on to understand their potential impact on the network. Claims Surface Suggesting Satoshi Nakamoto Tested 51% Attacks on Bitcoin […]