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.
India's RBI cautiously progresses on its digital rupee, balancing innovation with privacy and regulatory prudence, while showing openness to cryptocurrency taxation adjustments and startup collaborations in CBDC development.
Valkyrie partners with BitGo as custodian for its Bitcoin ETF, heralding industry-wide custodial diversification and intensifying the competitive landscape of spot Bitcoin ETFs.
The $21 million Genesis-SEC settlement signifies a pivotal shift in crypto regulation, impacting Genesis, its affiliates, and setting a precedent for industry-wide regulatory compliance.
Bybit applies for a Hong Kong license, signaling strategic expansion and intensifying competition in the burgeoning Asian cryptocurrency market.
The Ethereum Dencun upgrade, featuring proto-dank sharding, promises lower costs and improved efficiency, marking a major leap in Ethereum's scalability and blockchain innovation.
Cybertrace warns of a deep fake video featuring Andrew Forrest promoting a fake crypto platform, highlighting the rising threat of sophisticated digital scams.
Despite China's crypto crackdown, a 2023 Kyros Ventures report shows 33.3% of Chinese investors favor stablecoins, ranking second after Vietnam at 58.6%, indicating a high risk appetite. 70% state cryptocurrencies make up over half of their portfolios.
Avalanche's Durango upgrade, featuring the innovative Avalanche Warp Messaging (AWM), redefines blockchain interoperability, marking a significant leap in seamless, secure cross-chain communication and technological advancement.
OPNX shuts down, citing regulatory hurdles and financial penalties. Users urged to settle positions and secure assets before the February 14 deadline.
Binance strategically froze $4.2 million of stolen XRP, bolstering Ripple's recovery efforts and showcasing its commitment to security and collective resilience in the crypto community.