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In addition to Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), and the stablecoin Tether (USDT), MoonPay users can now add XRP to their portfolios. This expansion aligns with the growing demand for this cryptocurrency and broadens the platform’s capabilities.

Tesla, one of the world’s leading electric vehicle manufacturers, has moved over $765 million worth of Bitcoin to several unidentified crypto wallets.

Google Trends data shows that searches for "Bitcoin" have dropped to a 12-month low, scoring just 27 out of 100. The search interest peaked (100 points) in March 2024.

Fidelity, the issuer of one of the Bitcoin ETFs (FBTC), has officially confirmed a data breach that compromised the personal information of more than 77,000 clients. While the company has not disclosed many details about the incident, it assured clients that the hackers did not gain access to their accounts. The breach occurred between August 17 and August 19, 2024.

Coinbase, one of the largest crypto exchanges, now allows users to send Bitcoin to Taproot-enabled wallets. In an announcement on X, Coinbase mentioned the addition allows users to access more on-chain operations.

With the upcoming release of HBO’s documentary Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery, debates have erupted online about whom HBO will claim as the real Satoshi Nakamoto. Bets are even being placed on Polymarket.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised its stance on El Salvador’s Bitcoin adoption. Initially, the IMF had been pressing for a complete ban on BTC’s use as official legal tender since 2021.

On October 3, HBO revealed its upcoming documentary “Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery”. According to Politico, HBO claims to have identified the true Satoshi Nakamoto and plans to unveil their findings in the film, which is set to air on October 8.

A recent survey by the University of San Salvador reveals that although Salvadorans largely back President Nayib Bukele and his policies (Bukele was re-elected for a second term in 2024), they don’t see Bitcoin, which he has heavily promoted, as a practical payment option.

In an interview with Bernstein analysts, Michael Saylor made it clear that MicroStrategy’s long-term goal is to become a major Bitcoin bank. He also predicted that the company could one day be valued in the trillions.

The Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) of Taiwan announced on October 8 that institutions can begin submitting applications to test bitcoin custody services. This information was provided by the Central News Agency.

Earlier this month, HBO stirred the internet with its promise to reveal who Bitcoin inventor Satoshi Nakamoto is in a new documentary, “Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery.”

The U.S. government is poised to significantly increase its funds following a Supreme Court ruling that opens the door for the sale of 69,370 BTC, seized from the notorious Silk Road dark web marketplace.

A new project brings tokenized whiskey barrels to the Bitcoin blockchain.

The latest report from the Bureau of Statistics, published on October 4, shows that 254,000 new jobs were added in September.

In the upcoming HBO documentary Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery, premiering on October 8, acclaimed director Cullen Hoback embarks on a deep investigation to uncover the truth behind the creation of Bitcoin (BTC) and the mysterious identity of Satoshi Nakamoto.

Bitcoin miners earned approximately $815 million in September 2024, with $801.8 million from block rewards and $13.8 million from transaction fees. This marks the lowest revenue figure in the past year, down nearly threefold from the $2.01 billion peak in March 2024.