Finding Satoshi names Hal Finney and Len Sassaman as Bitcoin co-founders according to The Block – contradicting the NYT’s Adam Back thesis.
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Since 2018, the editorial team at Crypto Valley Journal has been reporting from Zug - the heart of Switzerland’s Crypto Valley - on Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, blockchain, and regulatory developments in digital assets. Behind the publication’s collective editorial voice is a team of writers with backgrounds in financial markets, law, and technology.
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Strategy acquires 34,164 Bitcoin for USD 2.54 billion and overtakes BlackRock’s IBIT as the largest institutional Bitcoin holder.
Polymarket targets a $15 billion valuation and is negotiating a $400 million round. ICE has invested $1.6 billion in total.
Zondacrypto: entire supervisory board resigns, including ex-SEBA CEO Guido Bühler. Hot wallets nearly empty, investigations underway.
What has been happening this week in the world of blockchain and cryptocurrencies? Current events and background reports in our weekly review.
CLARITY Act removed from US Senate calendar on 15 April 2026: Stablecoin yield compromise in place since March, but markup blocked.
The Trump family’s crypto project plans to unlock 62 billion WLFI tokens. Those who refuse will have their tokens remain locked.
CV VC Top 50 Report 2026: Switzerland attracts 47% of European blockchain venture capital and 1,766 companies & USD 728 million investments.
BitMine reports USD 3.818 billion quarterly loss on ETH writedowns. Tom Lee’s treasury holds 4.87 million ETH despite price pressure.
Goldman Sachs files its first Bitcoin ETF with the SEC, a covered-call product offering premium income with a capped upside for investors.
Kevin Warsh discloses over USD 100M in wealth with crypto and AI positions. He must divest if confirmed as Fed Chair.
Deutsche Boerse invests $200 million in Kraken, acquiring a 1.5% stake in Payward Inc. The implied valuation stands at $13.3 billion.
The US Department of Justice opens a formal OneCoin restitution process for fraud victims. Claims can be filed until June 30, 2026.
XRPL validator analyzes quantum risk: only 0.03% of XRP supply is exposed, compared to up to 35% for Bitcoin. Google sets 2029 deadline.
Citi forecasts tokenized securities reaching 5.5 trillion USD by 2030, as DTCC, Nasdaq and ICE build out the underlying infrastructure.
Tokenization opens up new ways for companies to engage investors flexibly and structure financing efficiently.
