Welsh Man’s Dream of Recovering 8,000 BTC Crushed by Landfill Closure: Is it Time for Him to Stop Fighting the Inevitable?
A landfill in Wales, believed to contain a hard drive with 8,000 Bitcoin, is slated for closure.

A landfill in Wales, believed to contain a hard drive with 8,000 Bitcoin, is slated for closure.
Michael Saylor's company, Strategy, is preparing for another major Bitcoin purchase, continuing its aggressive accumulation strategy. The firm holds over 471,000 Bitcoin, worth $45 billion, and has raised billions through stock offerings to finance its acquisitions.
McDonald’s posted a playful message on X, which many crypto enthusiasts saw as a nod to the market downturn, sparking viral reactions. Exchanges like Kraken and OKX, along with figures such as HTX Global, joined in with humorous responses, turning the post into a symbol of potential recovery amid market struggles.
Gemini is considering an IPO in 2025, following regulatory challenges and legal settlements, including a $5 million fine. The company's move to go public comes amid growing interest from other crypto firms, like Bullish Global, in joining the stock market.
A Coinbase executive analysed Bitcoin’s early transactions and found links between Satoshi Nakamoto’s wallets and a Canadian exchange. His research suggests Satoshi’s last on-chain activity was in 2014, and Kraken may hold data revealing their identity.
Bitcoin miners are struggling to maintain their monthly production as the mining difficulty-measured by the computational power required to validate BTC transactions and generate new blocks-continues to increase.
MicroStrategy has rebranded to "Strategy" to reflect its focus on Bitcoin, moving away from its business analytics roots. Despite growing its Bitcoin holdings, the company reported a $670.8 million quarterly loss but remains optimistic about future growth.
Thousands of Bitcoin and crypto enthusiasts gathered outside a Mcdonalds restaurant to trade in their satoshis for Big Macs, McFlurrys and coffee? Little did they know they would be the pioneers to make the first Bitcoin payment.
Bybit’s CEO, Ben Zhou, warned that crypto liquidations may be as high as $10 billion, far exceeding the $2 billion reported. He explained that limitations in data sharing caused discrepancies, with actual losses likely much higher than public figures suggest.
MicroStrategy paused its Bitcoin purchases after 12 weeks due to market volatility, tax concerns, and economic uncertainty. The company still holds 471,107 BTC but is reassessing its strategy amid fluctuating prices and changing global conditions.
Luigi D'Onorio DeMeo’s X account was hacked on 19 August 2024, and used to promote a fake Pokémon-themed memecoin, PIKA, in a pump-and-dump scheme. The hackers gained access through a phishing email and quickly spread malicious links, exploiting DeMeo’s reputation before the scam was detected.
Binance-backed DIN announced on 20 August that it raised $4 million in a pre-listing round, boosting total funding to $8 million. To further its mission to redefine the decentralised AI data economy, it launched the Chipper Node Sale on 13 August.
Sunwaves Tokens (SW) are set to revolutionize the festival experience by offering exclusive perks, enhanced fan engagement, and seamless blockchain integration. With its innovative approach, SW could redefine how festivals connect with their global audience.
Binance and its former CEO, CZ, face a lawsuit for alleged money laundering. Ironically, Binance recently prevented the loss of $2.4B from scams this year. With CZ’s release expected in September, how will this legal battle affect him post-prison, and will the lawsuit gain traction?
TapSwap has introduced a new game, "Tappy Town," despite ongoing delays in its token distribution. The airdrop for the TAPS token has been postponed multiple times, leading to user frustration and skepticism about the platform's priorities.
Wistron, a subsidiary of Wistron Group, filed a lawsuit against Musk, accusing him of refusing to pay for $120 million in server parts.
Nabiullina, the governor of the Central Bank of Russia, said that she is discussing integrated payments with the BRICS alliance, and 159 countries have responded to join the new SPFS system.
The minutes of the Federal Reserve's FOMC meeting released a dovish signal for an interest rate cut in September. Iran admitted that it was planning to launch a retaliatory attack on Israel during the ceasefire negotiations in the Middle East. Gold and Bitcoin rebounded.
Loot Legends, powered by HYCHAIN, is set for public launch and blends traditional gameplay with Web3 features, including procedurally-generated dungeons and a multi-currency economy. The game will briefly go offline for progress updates, while the team will host a Community Town Hall to discuss upcoming plans.
Kamala Harris supports Biden’s historic 44.6% capital gains tax and a 25% tax on unrealised gains for the ultra-wealthy. Despite her commitment to digital asset policies, the crypto community remains sceptical. Harris faces a divided Congress, while Trump's pro-crypto stance and support from industry figures like the Winklevoss twins pose significant challenges.