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Discover the real evidence required to prove someone is Satoshi Nakamoto and why past claims failed to meet Bitcoin’s cryptographic standard. From time to time, individuals claim to be Satoshi Nakamoto, Bitcoin’s pseudonymous creator. Such announcements generate headlines, spark heated debates and trigger instant skepticism. Yet after years of assertions, lawsuits, leaked files and media interviews, no claim has been backed by definitive proof. The reason is simple. Proving someone is Satoshi is not a matter of storytelling, credentials or courtroom victories. It is a cryptographic problem governed by unforgiving rules. Read more

Hong Kong hedge funds’ leveraged BTC price bets are emerging as the main trigger behind Bitcoin’s sharp month-long sell-off. Bitcoin (BTC) experienced on of the biggest sell-offs over the past month, sliding more than 40% to reach a year-to-date low of $59,930 on Friday. It is now down over 50% from its October 2025 all-time high near $126,200. Key takeaways: Analysts are pointing to Hong Kong hedge funds and ETF-linked U.S. bank products as possible drivers of BTC’s crash. Read more

In a video interview, Samson Mow shares his views on Bitcoin's latest bloodbath, quantum fears and the catalysts that could drive Bitcoin’s next recovery. In an exclusive Cointelegraph interview, Bitcoin OG Samson Mow shares his perspective on Bitcoin’s latest massive crash, what’s driving the sell-offs and why a rebound could be closer than most expect. We discuss gold and silver’s rally, forced liquidations, the “quantum threat” to crypto, and examine the long-term Bitcoin thesis: Is Bitcoin truly designed to rise in price due to fiat devaluation, or is that a flawed narrative? After months of relentless selling pressure, sharp liquidations and growing bearish sentiment, many investors are asking the same question: Why does Bitcoin keep falling despite strong fundamentals, and when could it finally recover? Read more

Futures traders drastically reduced their activity as Bitcoin’s weakness extends and new year-to-date lows become a daily occurrence. Cointelegraph reviews traders’ BTC price expectations. Bitcoin’s (BTC) struggle to hold above $70,000 carried into Wednesday, raising concerns that the a drop into the $60,000 range could be the next stop. The sell-off was accompanied by futures market liquidations, a $55 billion drop in BTC open interest (OI) over the past 30 days, and rising Bitcoin inflows to exchanges. The price weakness has analysts debating whether crypto-specific factors or larger macro-economic issues are the driving factor behind the sell-off and what it may mean for BTC’s short-term future. Key takeaways:  Read more

Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest added roughly $24.8 million worth of crypto-related stocks, including Robinhood, Circle, and Coinbase, buying into market weakness as crypto equities and digital asset prices slid. The post Cathie Wood Buys $24.8M in Crypto Stocks Despite Slump — What’s Ark Invest’s Real Plan? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Unsealed DOJ records tied to Jeffrey Epstein have surfaced emails and travel documents naming figures across finance and tech. A 2014 thread has described Blockstream’s $18M seed round and investor contact, while a 2010 charity email has mentioned Michael Saylor’s $25,000 donation. The post Blockstream, Michael Saylor Named in Newly Unsealed Epstein Files – What’s the Real Story? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) linked to SOL have continued to see net inflows despite the token’s latest retreat. Wall Street appears to have a bullish price prediction for Solana, even though the price action favors bears. The question is, what do they know?Data from SoSoValue indicates that Solana’s ETFs have raised nearly $9 million this past […] The post Solana Price Prediction: Millions Pour Into SOL ETFs While the Price Dives – What Do These Investors Know That You Don’t? appeared first on Cryptonews.

AI training is dominated by hyperscale data centers, but inference and everyday workloads are opening real space for decentralized GPU networks. Decentralized GPU networks are pitching themselves as a lower-cost layer for running AI workloads, while training the latest models remains concentrated inside hyperscale data centers. Frontier AI training involves building the largest and most advanced systems, a process that requires thousands of GPUs to operate in tight synchronization. That level of coordination makes decentralized networks impractical for top-end AI training, where internet latency and reliability cannot match the tightly coupled hardware in centralized data centers. Read more

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin withdraws 16,384 ETH to fund the Ethereum Foundation’s open-source security and privacy projects, emphasizing leaner spending and long-term sustainability as the Foundation enters a period of mild austerity. The post Vitalik Buterin Withdraws 16,384 ETH as Ethereum Foundation Enters ‘Austerity Phase’ — What For? appeared first on Cryptonews.

U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee has advanced its CLARITY Act draft 12-11 after hourlong markup, rejecting amendments on ethics and bankruptcy aid. The bill would place CFTC over digital commodity spot markets while SEC keeps authority over investment contracts, as Banking Committee work continues. The post U.S. Senate Advances Crypto Market Structure Bill – What’s Next? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Heavy outflows from Bitcoin ETFs have diminished, putting BTC price in a better position to overcome the next hurdle at $93,000. Bitcoin’s (BTC) pre-FOMC rally on Wednesday stalled at $90,000 amid stiff overhead resistance and weak ETF demand. Still, several data points suggested that upward momentum may increase once the BTC/USD pair breaks above $93,000. Key takeaways: BTC bulls must flip the $90,000-$93,000 range into new support. Read more

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) responded to criticism over his “buy and hold” tweet, explaining that he was emphasizing long-term crypto adoption rather than market manipulation. The post Binance Founder CZ Fires Back at FUD Over ‘Buy and Hold’ Tweet — Here’s What He Really Meant appeared first on Cryptonews.

Gemini has said it is closing Nifty Gateway, the 2018 NFT marketplace it bought in 2019, after placing it in withdrawal-only mode. Users have until Feb. 23, 2026 to move USD, ETH or NFTs. Gemini has said it will keep NFTs via Gemini Wallet as the sector shrinks. The post Gemini Shuts Down Nifty Gateway NFT Marketplace – Here’s What’s Next for Holders appeared first on Cryptonews.

DOGE is facing the risk of being sidelined from the broader bull run, as shifting market dynamics leave Dogecoin price predictions on an uncertain footing. The post Dogecoin Price Prediction: What’s About to Happen Could Make or Break DOGE Forever appeared first on Cryptonews.

The CLARITY Act aims to address the crypto market structure. See how it approaches token classification, exchanges, disclosures and regulatory oversight. The CLARITY Act aims to address years of regulatory uncertainty with a structured framework that clearly defines digital assets, intermediary roles and disclosure obligations. It places most spot trading of qualifying tokens under CFTC oversight, while keeping the SEC responsible for primary offerings, disclosures and investor protections. The bill focuses on regulating activities as much as assets, setting registration and conduct standards for exchanges, brokers and dealers to strengthen market integrity and transparency. Read more

As the US delays crypto laws and Europe enforces MiCA, markets face regulatory gaps, capital shifts and uneven compliance costs for global firms. Europe has moved from drafting to enforcing crypto rules under MiCA, giving companies clear timelines, licensing paths and compliance milestones across all EU member states. The US still relies on a multi-agency, enforcement-led framework, with major questions about token classification and market structure waiting on new federal legislation. MiCA’s single-license model allows crypto firms to operate across the EU after approval in one country, encouraging companies to base early expansion strategies in Europe. Read more

XRP price prediction as $1.88 triple-bottom support holds while ETF outflows cool momentum. Traders now watch whether XRP stabilizes or breaks next. The post XRP Price Prediction: $1.88 Triple-Bottom Support as ETF Money Pulls Back – What’s Next? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin mining consumed around 171 TWh in 2025, representing 16% of total data center energy use. All traditional data centers worldwide consumed between 448 and 1,050 TWh in 2025, with estimates varying across analysts' data. Gartner has it at 448 TWh, while Socomec and the IEA cite a range between 600 and 1050 TWh. Gartner […] The post Exposing a dirty secret: What uses more power, Bitcoin, streaming, AI, or social media? appeared first on CryptoSlate.

How BTQ’s Bitcoin-like quantum testnet highlights where post-quantum risks may emerge and why mitigation is an engineering challenge. Bitcoin’s quantum risk centers on exposed public keys and signature security. BTQ’s testnet explores post-quantum signatures in a Bitcoin-like environment. Post-quantum signatures significantly increase transaction size and block space demands. Read more

Money continues to flow toward XRP-linked exchange-traded funds (ETFs) despite crypto’s latest retreat. This favors a bullish XRP price prediction as it indicates that Wall Street is quietly accumulating the token.Data from SoSoValue shows that XRP ETFs have only experienced one day of negative net inflows since the first of these products was launched in […] The post XRP Price Prediction: While the Crypto Market Bleeds, Big Money Is Quietly Flowing Into XRP — What Do They Know? appeared first on Cryptonews.