Day: April 8, 2026

A New York Times investigation spent a year building a circumstantial case that British cryptographer Adam Back, 55, is Bitcoin’s pseudonymous creator Satoshi Nakamoto, but the evidence stops well short of proof. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto remains unidentified after a New York Times investigation targeting Adam Back on April 8, 2026. Stylometric analysis […]

Asian and European equities saw a massive risk-on surge on Wednesday following a Pakistan-brokered ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. Key Takeaways: Pakistan brokered a April 8 U.S.-Iran ceasefire, pausing the conflict after Israel hit Iranian rail infrastructure. Global markets surged as Brent crude fell 13% to $94.50 and South Korea’s Kospi index jumped 7%. […]

This paid press release was provided by MEXC and was not written by Bitcoin.com News. Bitcoin.com News does not necessarily endorse the statements made within this announcement. PRESS RELEASE. Victoria, Seychelles, April 8, 2026 – MEXC, the world leader in 0-fee digital asset trading, today announced a comprehensive brand upgrade to mark its 8th anniversary. […]

Web3 security firm Certik transitioned its proprietary artificial intelligence auditor from an internal tool to a public-facing solution. Key Takeaways: Certik launched its AI Auditor, a tool which has achieved an 88.6% hit rate in tests against 35 security incidents. Ronghui Gu says the tool shifts the Web3 industry toward high-signal, always-on defense for 2026 […]

This paid press release was provided by MEXC and was not written by Bitcoin.com News. Bitcoin.com News does not necessarily endorse the statements made within this announcement. PRESS RELEASE. Victoria, Seychelles, April 8th, 2026 — MEXC, the world leader in 0-fee digital asset trading, has announced the appointment of Vugar Usi as Chief Executive Officer. […]

Japan took a measured approach to Web3 gaming during the 2021 and 2022 hype cycle, prioritizing sustainable development over speculative play-to-earn models. Key Takeaways Japan’s FSA plans a 2026 framework taxing crypto gains at a flat 20%, giving Web3 gaming projects regulatory clarity that rivals lack. Square Enix, Sega, Bandai Namco, and Konami are all […]