Here are the top three news stories over the past day presented to you by U.Today. FBI breaks silence about Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto. Dave Troy, prominent investigative journalist and entrepreneur, has recently made a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the FBI, in which he asked for information about Satoshi Nakamoto, anonymous creator of Bitcoin. The bureau responded to the request, stating that Satoshi could be "one or more third-party individuals" and that it can "neither confirm nor deny" the existence of records about them. As follows from Troy's comment to the FBI's response, this is a typical answer for requests concerning non-U.S. persons. The journalist wrote that he intends to appeal the response, adding that his goal is not to identify the person behind the pseudonym, but to obtain any information the FBI may have on the subject.

FBI Breaks Silence about BTC Creator Satoshi Nakamoto, XRP Sees $12 Billion Real Trading Volume Surge, Arthur Hayes Predicts Epic Altcoin Season: Crypto News Digest by U.Today

XRP has been at the forefront of the gains in the past 24 hours. XRP’s valuation surged by 8% and briefly exceeded $0.61. Its rally coincides with the emergence of a “Golden Cross” on its price chart and the uptick of the entire cryptocurrency market. XRP on...

Why is the Ripple (XRP) Price Up Today?

A closely followed crypto analyst is warning of a Bitcoin (BTC) collapse if it fails to hold one key support level. In a new video update, crypto strategist Jason Pizzino tells his 332,000 YouTube subscribers that Bitcoin’s bull market could be invalidated if it falls more than 27% from the current value on the weekly chart.

Crypto Analyst Issues Bitcoin Alert, Says There Will Be ‘Pretty Severe Consequences’ if BTC Falls Below This Level

Deep-pocketed Bitcoin investors are snapping up billions of dollars worth of BTC, according to analytics firm Santiment. Santiment says on the social media platform X that Bitcoin whales are showing continued accumulation after purchasing more than $5.76 billion worth of BTC amid a marketwide correction. “Bitcoin’s whales, specifically wallets that...

$5,760,000,000 in Bitcoin Bought by Whales in Just Six Weeks Amid Crypto Market Correction: Santiment

Looks like the meme coin market is rebounding. Pepe (PEPE), the OG frog coin, is up 10% in the past 24 hours. Meanwhile, a new project called Pepe Unchained (PEPU) is creating a buzz, having raised over $9.5 million in its ongoing ICO. PEPE Rallies 10% as Retail Traders Jump...

Pepe Price Pumps 10% as New Pepe Unchained Meme Coin Hits $9.5M in ICO

Here’s what might have fueled ADA’s latest price uptick. ADA’s valuation has increased by 4%, trading around $0.35, following the announcement of the upcoming Chang Hard Fork upgrade. Despite the recent uptrend, the majority of ADA holders remain at a loss, with only 22% currently in profit,...

Massive Cardano (ADA) Update Scheduled for Later This Month: Here’s What You Need to Know

[PRESS RELEASE – Dubai, United Arab Emirates, August 20th, 2024]. Bybit, the world’s second-largest crypto exchange by trading volume, is excited to announce its sponsorship of #BOB2024 (Beppu Bukkake Onsen Fes 2024), a renowned music festival celebrating the vibrant onsen culture of Beppu, Japan. The two-day event is...

Bybit Announces Sponsorship of BOB2024: Celebrating Onsen Culture and Enjoying Music in Beppu, Japan with Exciting Rewards

The meme coin space has a new player – and its name is Shiba Shootout. This upstart is putting a Wild West spin on the popular Play-to-Earn (P2E) formula. And Shiba Shootout’s (SHIBASHOOT) ICO is already nearing the $1 million milestone. Shiba Shootout Fires Up Investors with Its...

New P2E Meme Coin Shiba Shootout Approaches $1M ICO Milestone

Crypto investors can’t get enough of meme coins. The latest one causing a stir is Base Dawgz (DAWGZ) – a multi-chain coin that’s raised millions in its presale. And some investors are wondering if it could be the next big thing like the Base chain token Brett (BRETT).

Cross-Chain Meme Coin Base Dawgz Raises Millions in Presale – Could DAWGZ be the Next BRETT?

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

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This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

Long-term Bitcoin (BTC) holders seem to be doubling down on their bullish sentiment for the crypto king, according to blockchain analytics platform Glassnode. In a new analysis, Glassnode reports that Long-Term Holders (LTH), or addresses that hold coins for at least 155 days, do not appear phased by the recent market volatility and are adding more Bitcoin to their wallets.

Long-Term Bitcoin Holders Likely Ramping Up Conviction on BTC Positions: Glassnode

A closely followed crypto analyst says that one competitor of Solana (SOL) could skyrocket by 30% while updating his outlook on Bitcoin (BTC) and other digital assets. In a new strategy session, crypto trader Ali Martinez tells his 69,600 followers on the social media platform X that one key metric is flashing a buy signal for SUI, the native crypto asset of layer-1 blockchain and smart contract platform Sui Network.

Crypto Trader Says Solana Rival Could Surge by 30%, Updates Outlook on Bitcoin, Polygon and Aave

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After winning a legal battle against the SEC for Bitcoin ETFs, the asset manager Grayscale is facing an exodus of investor capital.

A Goldman Sachs and BlackRock vet is now CEO of crypto giant Grayscale. Is he up to the job?

The U.S. government has transferred 10,000 Bitcoin (BTC), valued at $300 million, from a government wallet to Coinbase, signaling a potential upcoming sale. These Bitcoin likely originate from the Silk Road darknet marketplace seizure and could negatively impact the Bitcoin market price. On August 15, 2024, Arkham Intelligence reported that...

US Government Transfers $300 Million in Bitcoin to Coinbase: Market Sell-Off Looms

ADA is up 9% weekly, SHIB received further support from Kraken, while BTC reclaimed the $60K resistance level. ADA’s price has increased by 9% ahead of the upcoming Chang Hard Fork upgrade set for August 27. Shiba Inu has gained additional support from Kraken, which added SHIB/EUR to its...

Major Cardano (ADA) Development, Shiba Inu (SHIB) Improvements, and More: Bits Recap August 22

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CAMDEN, N.J. – Lisa Smith, 61, of Cornelius, North Carolina, has admitted to her role in a fraudulent scheme involving over $3.5 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today that Smith pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Karen M. Williams in Camden federal court on July 17, 2024, to a charge of bank fraud conspiracy.

Woman Pleads Guilty to $3.5M COVID Relief Scam

For Ethereum to hit a $1 trillion market cap in 2025, it would need to triple in value. The key to Ethereum's success will be rapid growth in decentralized finance, where it is the clear market leader. Investor inflows into the new spot ETFs should also help to push the...

Prediction: Ethereum Will Hit a $1 Trillion Market Cap in 2025

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Analysts Point to Market Reset as Potential Catalyst for Bitcoin’s Next Rally

The easing of selling pressure on Bitcoin markets could be the catalyst for the next major rally, according to analysts. On Aug. 22, technical analyst and...

Analysts Point to Market Reset as Potential Catalyst for Bitcoin’s Next Rally

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