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Bitcoin's Creator Has Not Appeared Publicly for Exactly 15 Years. Where Did Satoshi Disappear To?

Bitcoin's creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, has been absent from the public eye for exactly 15 years, with his last known communication dating back to April 26, 2011. His final public forum post on December 12, 2010, addressed a DoS attack on the Bitcoin network. Shortly before disappearing, he privately corresponded with early developers, informing them he had "moved on to other things" and that Bitcoin was in good hands, specifically naming Gavin Andresen as the lead developer. His withdrawal is speculated to be linked to Andresen's planned talk about Bitcoin at the CIA headquarters. Satoshi's true identity remains one of cryptocurrency's greatest mysteries. Numerous theories exist, ranging from him being an individual to a group, or even a project by the CIA. Several individuals, including cryptographers Hal Finney and Nick Szabo, have been proposed as candidates, but all have either denied it or remained silent. Some speculate he may be deceased. The mystery is fueled further by the immense wealth potentially held by Satoshi. Research based on a unique mining pattern, dubbed "Patoshi," suggests he may have mined approximately 1.1 million BTC, worth over $100 billion at current prices. This was possible due to minimal mining competition and a high coin emission rate in Bitcoin's early days, when it could be mined on a regular laptop. The network's computational power has since grown by over 10 billion times.

RBK-crypto12/12 12:55

How Does x402 V2 Enable Autonomous Payments for AI Agents?

The x402 protocol, initially developed by Coinbase, leverages the HTTP 402 status code to embed payment logic directly into web requests. The newly released V2 upgrade introduces significant improvements to address limitations in cross-chain support, scalability, identity authentication, and repeated payments experienced in V1. Key enhancements include: - **Wallet Identity and Reusable Sessions**: Supports wallet-based authentication (e.g., Sign-In-With-X via CAIP-122), allowing reusable sessions after initial payment. This reduces latency and costs for high-frequency use cases like AI agent tasks and LLM inference. - **Unified Payment Interface**: Enables multi-chain payments (e.g., Base, Solana) and compatibility with traditional systems (ACH, SEPA, credit cards) via Facilitators. Dynamic payTo routing allows context-aware pricing and complex market structures. - **Modular Architecture**: A plugin-driven SDK simplifies integration, supporting easy expansion to new chains and payment methods without core changes. Multi-Facilitator support automates optimal payment path selection based on preferences. - **Automatic Discovery**: Services can expose metadata for automatic synchronization, ensuring real-time pricing and availability updates without manual intervention. For end-users, V2 enables seamless, subscription-like access with reduced friction. Developers benefit from flexible, low-maintenance payment integration and dynamic pricing models. AI agents gain autonomy to make economic decisions, such as purchasing API calls or compute resources independently using allocated budgets. x402 V2 evolves from a pay-per-use tool into a versatile economic layer, though challenges like ecosystem adoption, modular risks, and regulatory uncertainty remain.

比推12/12 12:36

Bitcoin (BTC) Price Trend and Investor Sentiment Suggest a Bullish December

Bitcoin (BTC) is showing signs of a potential bullish December, challenging a decade-old bearish seasonal pattern where November losses typically extend into year-end declines. Key factors supporting this shift include reduced leverage, with open interest dropping from $94 billion to $60 billion, and Bitcoin’s price reclaiming its monthly volume-weighted average price (rVWAP), indicating controlled distribution. Liquidity dynamics have also shifted, with deep liquidity clusters moving upward, and around $3 billion in short positions set to liquidate near $96,000. Market structure diverges from historical cycles due to spot ETF inflows, introducing constant structural demand and accelerating price discovery. Analysts note that Bitcoin’s four-year cycle, while not obsolete, is no longer time-aligned, resembling extended accumulation phases like mid-2016 or late-2019. Macro liquidity (M2) growth has plateaued, creating a late-cycle environment where risk assets rally despite underlying economic softening. Supporting indicators, such as CNY/USD and ETH/BTC correlations, along with improving PMI data and gold’s relative strength, suggest continued risk-on momentum rather than cycle fatigue. While buy-sell ratios show urgency, analysts caution this may reflect positioning squeeze rather than sustainable accumulation. Overall, December’s performance may depend more on structural forces—ETF flows, liquidity rotation, and shifting macro correlations—than traditional halving-driven周期 patterns.

cointelegraph_中文12/12 12:20

SEC Approves Tokenized Securities—DTCC To Establish Blockchain Standards

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the DTCC to develop a securities tokenization program. Its subsidiary, the Depository Trust Company, will establish standards for recording ownership of stocks, ETFs, and Treasuries on blockchain. This initiative aims to launch a pilot program in the second half of 2026. As the core of U.S. financial infrastructure, the DTCC processes quadrillions in transactions annually and will now define objective technology standards for tokenization. While it won’t mandate a specific blockchain, it will maintain a list of approved networks that meet its criteria. This move is expected to shape the future of tokenized securities globally, including decisions on approved blockchains and token data inscription requirements.

ccn.com12/12 12:19

‘No Time To Experiment’: Russia To Establish Strict Crypto Regulations In 2026

bitcoinist12/12 12:02

CFTC signals crypto reset, scraps 28-day delivery rule – Here’s why

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has withdrawn its 28-day "actual delivery" rule for virtual currencies, a move that removes a major regulatory barrier and allows regulated leveraged crypto products to operate under the Commodity Exchange Act. The outdated rule had classified transactions not settled within 28 days as futures contracts, triggering strict regulations. Its elimination enables Bitcoin and Ethereum to be treated more like traditional commodities, shifting trading from offshore platforms to U.S. oversight. The CFTC is developing new guidance and has launched a pilot program allowing digital assets like BTC, ETH, and USDC to be used as collateral in regulated derivatives markets. This step aims to modernize regulation and provide clearer frameworks for the crypto industry.

ambcrypto12/12 12:01

Key Figure Kim Jae-duk Strengthens Collaboration With MOVA Chain, Signaling a New Phase of Ecosystem Development in Korea

Key figure Kim Jae-duk, a multi-sector leader in politics, media, and social organizations, has strengthened collaboration with MOVA Chain as President of the Blockchain Alliance and ecosystem supporter. This partnership signals MOVA's entry into a new phase of localized application and integration with Korea’s digital economy. Key initiatives include showcasing MOVA at the 2025 Global Influencer Expo, integrating MOVA into the Seong-gong-ri Smart Village digital ecosystem for value exchange and governance, and fostering industry alignment through the Blockchain Alliance. The collaboration aims to expand MOVA’s user reach, explore ESG-related applications, and enhance global outreach through Kim’s international networks. MOVA is positioned as a next-generation blockchain for scalable Web3 infrastructure.

TheNewsCrypto12/12 11:48

Experts Named the Most Profitable Bitcoin Mining Equipment

Experts from Intelion have identified the Bitmain Antminer S21 XP 270 TH/s as the most profitable Bitcoin mining device for November 2025, with a monthly return of 2.27% (27.21% annualized). This is attributed to a 4.28% drop in mining difficulty, which partially offset a 17% decline in Bitcoin's price, boosting the profitability of high-performance ASICs. The top five devices were dominated by Bitmain's S21 series models, with the S21 Pro 234 TH/s ranking second. The report highlights a shift in the competitive landscape, with Bitmain strengthening its dominance. Bitcoin was trading around $92,000 at the time of writing. The analysis is for informational purposes only, noting cryptocurrency's volatility and high-risk nature.

RBK-crypto12/12 11:48

Why Crypto Cards Are Doomed to Fail?

Crypto cards are a temporary solution designed to bridge traditional payment systems with the cryptocurrency world, but they are ultimately doomed to fail. They rely on centralized banking infrastructure, depend on compliance with traditional financial regulations, and lack the privacy and decentralization that are core to crypto values. These cards function as an abstraction layer, adding extra fees and complexity while still being controlled by entities like Visa or Mastercard. They do not replace traditional payment systems but instead reinforce them. Most crypto cards operate like liquidity bridges, converting crypto to fiat for spending, which incurs taxable events and additional costs. They also fail to provide true financial inclusivity, as users from restricted countries cannot access them, contradicting crypto’s ethos of equality. While companies continue developing crypto cards to lock users into their ecosystems (e.g., MetaMask using Linea), these efforts are largely superficial, relying on third-party services like Rain for infrastructure. The only model that aligns with crypto principles is EtherFi, which allows users to spend against crypto collateral without selling assets, avoiding taxable events and embodying a true DeFi-TradFi hybrid. Ultimately, crypto cards are a flawed transitional product, not a long-term innovation.

marsbit12/12 11:38

From Airdrop Myth to King of Derivatives: A Look Back at Hyperliquid's 2025 Conquest

Reviewing crypto's growth in 2025, Hyperliquid stands out. It began the year with an epic airdrop and strong price performance, capturing attention. By year's end, it transformed into a top-four revenue-generating platform in crypto, earning over $650M and at one point capturing 70% of all perp trading volume. Its success was no accident. In Q1, it solidified its reputation by being first to list new assets like the TRUMP perp and launched HyperEVM, a smart contract layer. Q2 saw explosive growth: HYPE token surged 4x from April lows, and HyperEVM's TVL grew from $350M to $1.8B. The platform gained mainstream media coverage. In Q3, major wallets like Phantom and MetaMask integrated via Hyperliquid's builder codes, routing $158B in volume and earning partners nearly $50M. A high-profile stablecoin bid war was won by Native Markets, aligning with Hyperliquid's bootstrapped ethos. However, new competitors like Aster and Lighter emerged with aggressive airdrops. Q4 brought permissionless listings via HIP-3, enabling new markets like stock perps and yield-bearing collateral. Yet, HYPE fell nearly 50% from its September peak due to market conditions, a rare ADL event during a crash, and the start of team token unlocks. As perps go mainstream in 2026, Hyperliquid's true test begins. Its success came from building a superior product and ecosystem without shortcuts. Maintaining leadership will require doing it all over again in a crowded field.

marsbit12/12 11:35