Uncovering 2024's Most Intriguing Bitcoin Stories: From Satoshi Revelations to Mining Madness

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.