Summary:
Binance executives detained in Nigeria over market manipulation allegations.
Satoshi Nakamoto's identity questioned in HBO exposé, sparking online betting frenzy.
Polymarket rises in influence as prediction betting gains popularity.
Quantum computers pose a serious threat to Bitcoin security in the near future.
Howard Lutnick emerges as a significant figure in crypto and Trump’s circle.
It was a big year for DL News — our llamas were on a tear, breaking news and digging deep into one of the hottest sectors on the planet. Here are our favorite stories of 2024:
Binance’s Nigerian Ordeal
Nigeria detains US and British Binance staff as authorities probe market manipulation. Osato Avan-Nomayo broke the news that Binance executives were detained due to the company’s conflict with officials in Nigeria, updating readers on the ongoing saga from Lagos.
Who is Satoshi?
Was Len Sassaman the real Satoshi? Ekin Genç's scoop ignited interest in HBO’s big Satoshi Nakamoto “reveal.” Online bettors leaned towards the late Len Sassaman as the real creator, but the documentary ultimately pointed to Peter Todd, who dismissed the notion.
Polymarket Rises
He’s up $700,000 and a bad Trump bet looms — confessions of a Polymarket addict. Liam Kelly reported on the growing influence of prediction betting site Polymarket and how everyday punters are gamifying their reality.
Bitcoin’s Big Vulnerability
Quantum computers seen five years away from breaking Bitcoin: Experts are raising alarms about quantum computing's potential threat to Bitcoin wallets and the entire crypto ethos.
Trump’s Wall Street Ally
Who is Howard Lutnick? Liam Kelly highlights Lutnick’s growing influence within Trump’s circle and the broader financial landscape.
Ecstatic Crypto Bros
Donald Trump’s triumph augurs big changes for crypto: The implications of Trump’s win on the crypto space cannot be overstated.
Pump.fun’s Shocking Streamers
A shock suicide on Pump.fun prompted outrage and a shutdown: Ben Weiss exposes a disturbing trend.
Bitcoin Mining Noise
Angry Texans fight Bitcoin mine’s 80,000 noisy machines: Residents complain about the noise affecting their lives.
Debunking Debanking
Crypto ‘debanking’ is a raging issue in Washington: A debate ignited by VC Marc Andreessen on whether crypto firms are victims of “debanking.”
ApeFest Eye Pain
Yuga Labs says ultraviolet lights ‘likely’ caused eye pain at ApeFest Hong Kong: Attendees reported eye pain due to UV lights used at the event.
Crypto4Winners
This crypto fund says it tripled investors’ money: Tim Craig investigates a fund with a shady history.
Worldcoin Scammers
Worldcoin’s eyeball-scanning stations were gamed by hustlers: Liam Kelly uncovers a scheme involving homeless individuals in Berlin.
Ultraviolet lights apparently caused eye pain in dozens of attendees at a Hong Kong NFT fest.
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