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Mircea Popescu
What’s Next After Bitcoin Hit With Worst Q2 Price Drop?
Bitcoin registers its worst second-quarter performance since 2018 and remains rangebound heading into the weekend. CoinDesk’s Christie Harkin and Brad Keoun discuss the week’s top stories moving the crypto markets: the reported death of billionaire bitcoin advocate Mircea Popescu and NYDIG bringing crypto purchases to 650 banks with NCR.
Bitcoin Billionaire Mircea Popescu Reportedly Dead at 41
"The Hash" team discusses the news swirling around the reported death of controversial bitcoin maximalist Mircea Popescu, also known as the "Father of Bitcoin Toxicity." Popescu is believed to be one of the largest holders of bitcoin.
'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.