May 2, 2026
Bitcoin

New Analysis Revisits Identity of Satoshi Nakamoto, Points to Adam Back

Early cypherpunk records and writing patterns place Adam Back at the center of renewed Satoshi debate Fresh scrutiny around Bitcoin’s origins has revived one of the tech world’s longest-running mysteries. A new investigative report by The New York Times suggests British cryptographer Adam Back may be the elusive creator of Bitcoin, known as Satoshi Nakamoto.

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Change Log: Version 1.130 – Bitfinex blog

08 April, 2026 The Bitfinex Change Log is an overview of all performance and UI changes made to the Bitfinex trading platform. For an overview of all previous changes, please refer to blog.bitfinex.com/category/changelogs. Version 1.130 Improvements Updated the alerts modal Updated ladder price labels alignment Updated the order book amount click to resolve the value

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Total Crypto Market Cap Back Above $2.5T: $80K BTC USD Next?

Crypto continues to flourish following news of a ceasefire between Iran and the US, with the combined market cap back over its crucial $2.5 trillion level, which has often served as a springboard for a run toward $3 trillion. BTC USD continues to lead the way with another +6% daily pump, taking it to $72,500.

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Standard Chartered explores full takeover of crypto custodian Zodia: Bloomberg

Standard Chartered PLC is reportedly seeking to fully acquire Zodia Custody Ltd. to merge it with one of its digital asset divisions, sources close to the matter told Bloomberg on Wednesday. The ‘restructuring’ plan, which could come as soon as this month, contemplates merging Zodia’s crypto custody business into one of the investment bank’s divisions

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FDIC Advances Stablecoin Oversight Framework Under GENIUS Act With New Prudential Rule Proposal

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has advanced a new regulatory framework that begins to define how U.S. banks and their subsidiaries may issue and manage stablecoins under the GENIUS Act, marking a significant step in the federal oversight of dollar-pegged digital assets. In a proposed rule approved on April 7, the FDIC outlined requirements

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Morgan Stanley Launches MSBT on NYSE Arca with Cold Storage and a Fee That Stings BlackRock

Morgan Stanley’s spot Bitcoin ETF, MSBT, lists on NYSE Arca with a $1M seed and Coinbase cold storage custody, undercutting BlackRock at 0.14%. Morgan Stanley Investment Management has formally entered the spot Bitcoin ETF market. The Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust, trading under the ticker MSBT on NYSE Arca, is set to begin trading after an

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Can You Use AI to Trade Crypto?

AI trading tools are designed to enhance decision-making by applying machine learning and statistical models to market data, enabling faster pattern recognition, signal generation, and in some cases, automated execution. They span a broad range of functions, from real-time scanners and sentiment analysis platforms to backtesting environments and no-code automation systems, serving both digital asset

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Morgan Stanley’s spot BTC ETF may begin trading Wednesday

More than two years after the first 11 spot bitcoin ETFs began trading in the U.S., a 12th, issued by a top-10 Wall Street bank with $1.9 trillion in assets under management, could debut Wednesday. The Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust could start trading NYSE Arca under the ticker MSBT, Bloomberg’s ETF Analyst Eric Balchunas said

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Bitcoin Price Pumps Above $72,000 On Trump, Iran Ceasefire

Bitcoin price surged late Tuesday, climbing roughly 5% from a day-long range near $67,000–$68,000 to an intraday high of $72,753, as geopolitical tensions eased following a surprise ceasefire announcement tied to U.S.-Iran negotiations. The rally came after Donald Trump said he would suspend further military escalation against Iran for two weeks, provided Tehran agrees to

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AAVE Exchange Balances Hit 2.23M, Ending Year-Long Decline Amid Weak Sentiment

AAVE shows rising sell pressure as exchange supply grows while derivatives signal weakening demand conditions. Aave is entering a period of structural stress as internal and market-driven pressures converge. Price action reflects this shift, with AAVE losing the key $100 psychological level during March. Confidence has weakened alongside notable ecosystem developments, raising concerns about near-term

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