Speaker at the LONGITUDE crypto conference in Paris discussing Bitcoin and regulation.
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Adam Back Dismisses Satoshi Rumors as Crypto Leaders Debate Regulatory Future at Paris Event

PARIS, April 2026 — The identity of Bitcoin’s creator remains one of technology’s great mysteries. At the LONGITUDE conference this month, one of the most frequently named candidates addressed the speculation directly. Blockstream CEO Adam Back called it “flattering” that people think he is Satoshi Nakamoto. His comments came during a wide-ranging discussion on cryptocurrency’s […]

Analysis of stablecoins and traditional banking sector competition.
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Stablecoins Pose Limited Near-Term Threat to Banks, Moody’s Analysis Reveals

A new analysis from Moody’s Investors Service suggests stablecoins are not an immediate danger to the traditional banking sector. The report, detailed in April 2026, points to current U.S. regulations and existing financial infrastructure as key buffers. But the long-term outlook is less certain. Moody’s Analysis: Limited Disruption for Now According to Abhi Srivastava, an […]

Symbolic comparison of a gold bar and a Bitcoin coin representing Bitwise's analysis of their relative market potential.
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Bitcoin’s Stunning Potential: Bitwise Says Addressable Market Could Eclipse Gold’s $34 Trillion Value

A recent geopolitical flashpoint has provided fresh evidence that Bitcoin’s ultimate role may be far larger than just a digital alternative to gold. According to Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at asset manager Bitwise, Bitcoin’s total addressable market has the potential to exceed the massive $34 trillion gold market. Hougan’s analysis, shared in April 2026, […]