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'Father of Bitcoin Toxicity' Mircea Popescu Reportedly Dead at 41

Billionaire bitcoin holder Mircea Popescu, also known as the "Father of Bitcoin Toxicity," has allegedly died at age 41 by drowning, according to unconfirmed reports. Monero's Riccardo Spagni, who knew Popescu as an internet chat acquaintance, discusses his relationship with Popescu and what he's learned. Plus, reactions to Craig Wright being awarded default judgment in his bitcoin copyright lawsuit against bitcoin.org owner "Cøbra" in U.K. high court. "This is a bit of a nothingburger," Spagni said.

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Signs of Institutional Interest Picking Up: Will It Help Boost Bitcoin’s Price in the Short Term?

Are institutions buying the dip, and what’s in store for bitcoin as it attempts a rebound following this week’s drop? “All About Bitcoin’s” Friday panel weighs in on what the markets can expect from bitcoin next week. Plus, an update on the Taproot activation and the latest Craig Wright drama.

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UK Court Will Let Craig Wright Serve Claims Against 16 Bitcoin Developers

The entrepreneur's attorneys can now serve the developers of BTC, BCH, BCH ABC and BSV, even though they don’t reside in the U.K.

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Craig Wright's Multibillion-Dollar Bitcoin Trial Moves to Year's End

The trial over a share of $65.2 billion in bitcoin has already been postponed several times.

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Craig Wright Can Serve Bitcoin.Org Over Publication of Bitcoin White Paper, UK Court Rules

The move is largely procedural and does not settle any questions around the origin of the Bitcoin white paper.

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Square-Led COPA Sues Craig Wright in UK Over Bitcoin White Paper Copyright Claims

The Cryptocurrency Open Patent Alliance (COPA) filed a U.K. civil suit against Craig Wright, who claimed copyright ownership over the Bitcoin White Paper. “The Hash” panel weighs in on the latest developments and why they're essential in the world of crypto law.

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Is Craig Wright the Mt. Gox Hacker?

Craig Wright is demanding Bitcoin developers help him get access to thousands of bitcoin he claims were stolen during the infamous Mt. Gox hack. Does Wright’s legal threat laying claim to a certain address implicate him as the Mt. Gox hacker? “The Hash” panel weighs in on the latest chapter of the saga.

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Craig Wright Demands Access to $110K BTC He Claims Were Stolen From Him

CoinDesk tech reporter Colin Harper untangles the recent demands made by Craig Wright that Bitcoin developers give him access to a wallet involved in the infamous hack of Mt. Gox. Will Wright get access to the stolen funds?

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Mt. Gox Victim Issues Legal Notice to Craig Wright Over Stolen Funds in 1Feex Address

If Craig Wright did control the wallet holding stolen Mt. Gox coins, he may soon face a lawsuit of his own.

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