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2.5 BTC transfer to Bitcoin’s genesis wallet reignites ‘Satoshi is back’ theories — here’s why it matters

2.565 BTC was deliberately sent to Bitcoin’s Genesis address on February 7, 2026, permanently locking away over $150,000 ...

Purported Nancy Guthrie ransom note demanded bitcoin. Could it be tracked?

Cryptocurrency transactions are often thought to be anonymous and untraceable. That's a misconception, experts tell CBS News.
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A Bitcoin Genesis wallet just received 2.565 BTC, worth over $150,000.

A Bitcoin Genesis wallet just received 2.565 BTC, worth over $150,000.
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Anonymous holder sends $181K in Bitcoin to Satoshi Nakamoto’s wallet

An anonymous sender transferred $181K in Bitcoin to Satoshi's inaccessible genesis address, stirring speculation on the ...

Crypto expert explains why bitcoin makes 'perfect record' for tracking down criminals

Blockchain technology makes cryptocurrency transactions fully traceable on public ledgers, creating powerful tools for law ...

Bitcoin developers merge BIP 360 in first move to address quantum computing risks

Bitcoin developers merged Bitcoin Improvement Proposal 360 (BIP 360) into the Bitcoin Core BIP repository this week, meaning it is now officially included in the list of proposals that developers may ...

Are quantum-proof Bitcoin wallets insurance or a fear tax?

Cryptocurrency wallet makers and security companies are pushing out post-quantum products even though large-scale quantum computers capable of breaking Bitcoin do not exist yet. The US National ...