The post Ethereum Co-Founder Joseph Lubin Names His Top Two Suspects for Satoshi Nakamoto appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin has reignited debate around the identity of Satoshi Nakamoto after saying cryptographer Len Sassaman and early Bitcoin pioneer Hal Finney remain the strongest candidates behind Bitcoin’s creation.

During a recent interview, Lubin discussed Bitcoin’s future, the growing risks from quantum computing, and what could eventually happen to Satoshi’s untouched Bitcoin wallets.

“It’s definitely not Adam,” Lubin said while dismissing theories surrounding Adam Back. “But Len Sassaman and Hal have been, in my opinion, the leading candidates for a very long time.”

Dormant Bitcoin Fuels Satoshi Speculation

The Finney and Sassaman theories have continued gaining traction largely because of the enormous amount of early Bitcoin that has never moved.

Finney was famously the first person to receive Bitcoin directly from Satoshi in 2009 and accumulated significant early BTC holdings before passing away in 2014. Sassaman, who died in 2011, is widely respected in cryptography circles, with some researchers believing he may have helped write or structure the original Bitcoin whitepaper.

Supporters of the theory argue that the untouched “Satoshi coins” linked to Bitcoin’s earliest wallets may effectively be removed from circulation entirely.

Macro investor Fred Krueger recently added to that narrative, arguing the dormant stash worth of $87.8 billion was likely controlled by Finney and Sassaman, effectively removing them from circulation.

Lubin Warns Bitcoin Faces Quantum Threat

Moving on, Lubin also warned that future advances in quantum computing could eventually threaten Bitcoin wallet security.

According to him, Bitcoin may need to migrate users toward quantum-secure wallets to protect funds and preserve the network long term.

“As we ponder the quantum threat, Bitcoin will have to migrate to quantum-secure wallets,” he explained.

That transition, however, could create major debates around old inactive wallets, including coins potentially tied to Satoshi Nakamoto.

What Happens to Satoshi’s Bitcoin?

Lubin further suggested Bitcoin may ultimately rely on social consensus to decide how dormant wallets are treated during a future quantum-security migration.

“Here’s the deadline… if you don’t switch, move your coins by that deadline, then you’re out of luck,” he said.

While he acknowledged that such a move would raise difficult questions around Bitcoin property rights, he argued that protecting the network remains the priority.

“We want Bitcoin to survive. We want Bitcoin to be very strong because Bitcoin represents decentralized economic bandwidth,” he added.

The post Grayscale Files for First-Ever Spot Privacy Coin ETF With Zcash Push appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Grayscale Investments is making a major move toward privacy coins after officially filing to convert its Zcash Trust into a spot ETF. If approved, it would become the first-ever spot ETF tied to a privacy-focused crypto asset. The filing was submitted to the U.S. SEC on May 8 and follows the same strategy Grayscale previously used for its Bitcoin and Ethereum products.

The timing grabbed attention across the crypto market. Earlier this year, the SEC reportedly ended its long-running review of privacy coins without taking enforcement action against Zcash, removing a major layer of uncertainty that had been hanging over the sector for years.

At the same time, institutional interest appears to be growing fast. Tushar Jain recently revealed that Multicoin Capital has been building a large ZEC position since February as a macro hedge play. Following the ETF filing news, Zcash rallied sharply toward the $600 mark and climbed back into the top 15 crypto assets by market capitalization. 

For many traders, the filing feels like a signal that privacy coins are slowly moving back into the institutional conversation again.

Custody Questions Still Hang Over Zcash

Despite the excitement, some major hurdles still remain. Around 30% of Zcash’s circulating supply currently sits inside shielded privacy pools, creating challenges for institutional custody, auditing, and proof-of-reserves requirements. Most ETF structures typically rely on transparent wallet systems for compliance reporting.

Still, Grayscale continues aggressively expanding its crypto ETF lineup. In recent months, the company has also filed spot ETF applications tied to Cardano, XRP, Dogecoin, and NEAR Protocol as competition for institutional crypto products continues heating up.

ZEC Rally Cools After Massive Run

The ETF filing helped fuel a huge rally in ZEC over the past week. The token surged from below $420 to nearly $640 before cooling back toward the $550 area on May 11. Even after the pullback, ZEC remained up roughly 33% over seven days, keeping its market cap near $9.31 billion and maintaining its position as the largest privacy-focused cryptocurrency.

Crypto analyst Crypto_Paykash said ZEC is now entering a consolidation phase, with lower highs starting to appear after the explosive rally from around $325. According to him, if support breaks, the price could revisit the $535 to $550 liquidity zone before another breakout attempt. Still, he noted that after nearly doubling without a meaningful correction, the current cooldown remains healthy unless broader macro support fully breaks down.

The post Solana Token Linked to Roaring Kitty Account Erases $10 Million After Post Deletion appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Two posts appeared on the verified X account of Keith Gill, known online as Roaring Kitty, on Monday, May 11, before being deleted within an hour. The posts included a Pump.fun contract address linked to a Solana-based meme coin called Red Kitten Crew, ticker RKC, and a short cartoon clip with the text “red bandit crew 4 life.”

The token surged to nearly a $12 million market cap within minutes of the posts going live. When the posts were deleted, the price collapsed just as fast. No statement has been issued from Gill or anyone representing him confirming or denying the posts at the time of writing.

According to Lookonchain, a now-deleted post from Roaring Kitty’s X account shared the Pump.fun address for RKC, triggering a rapid buying frenzy across Solana meme coins.

Within just 20 minutes, the token surged to an $11–12 million market cap before crashing sharply after the post disappeared. Nearly $10 million in market value vanished during the collapse as panic selling accelerated.

Blockchain data showed more than $10.5 million in sell volume hit the token during the meltdown.

Insider Dumping Allegations Emerge

Investigators claim the developer behind the token may have heavily profited from the hype before the crash.

Lookonchain reported that the developer spent only 20 SOL, worth roughly $1,950, across 10 wallets to buy 395.18 million $RKC tokens, equal to 39.52% of the total supply.

The wallets later dumped the entire position for 5,071 SOL, worth nearly $495,000. The creator also reportedly collected another 1,209 SOL, or around $118,000, in Pump.fun creator fees.

Wallet concentration also raised concerns, with several wallets controlling large portions of the supply during the rally.

Similar Meme Coin Rug Pulls Have Happened Before

Crypto user StarPlatinum suggested Roaring Kitty’s account may have been hacked, comparing the situation to previous celebrity meme coin incidents.

Roaring Kitty account got hacked and launched $RKC

Over 80 wallets just extracted $2,864,364 from crypto

The hackers made +$500,000

here’s what happened:

The metadata links to Roaring Kitty’s X account

But the creator/dev on PumpFun appears as:… pic.twitter.com/l41NdIpp9L

— StarPlatinum (@StarPlatinum_) May 11, 2026

One of the closest examples was the hack involving Matt Furie, creator of PEPE, whose social media account was previously used to promote fake meme tokens before prices collapsed.

Other celebrity-linked meme coin controversies tied to hacked or fake endorsements have also caused millions in trader losses across Solana and Ethereum meme coin markets.

Traders Warn About Extreme Risk

The $RKC drama generated more than 600 mentions on X within hours as large crypto influencers discussed the situation.

Still, analysts warned that bundle concentration appeared extremely high, possibly above 70%, meaning insiders may have controlled most of the token supply.

Many traders now believe $RKC may remain only a short-term momentum play unless Roaring Kitty officially confirms involvement with the project.

The post XRP, Bitcoin and Ethereum as Institutional Collateral Is the Next Step Says Ripple Prime CEO appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Ripple Prime CEO Mike Higgins says cryptocurrencies like XRP, Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana could soon play a much larger role in institutional finance through cross-margining and collateral systems.

Speaking about the future of tokenized finance, Higgins explained that institutions may eventually use digital assets, stablecoins, and tokenized money market funds as collateral for settlement and margin requirements, rather than relying solely on dollars or U.S. Treasuries.

“Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Solana tokenizing anything of value as collateral for margin and settlement is the next step,” Higgins said.

XRP Utility Expands Beyond Payments

According to Higgins, the next phase of crypto adoption is not just about trading or payments but about using blockchain assets as high-grade collateral across financial markets.

He explained that cross-margining allows institutions to use assets efficiently across multiple products without first liquidating positions. This could improve capital efficiency while increasing the real-world utility of blockchain networks like the XRP Ledger.

Higgins also pointed out that major crypto assets are increasingly being treated similarly to products listed on regulated exchanges, especially as institutional infrastructure continues improving.

“We’re still early on in the space,” he said, while noting that trading opportunities across crypto spot markets, futures, ETFs, and perpetual swaps remain significant.

Ripple’s Hidden Road Acquisition Plays Key Role

Higgins linked this vision directly to Ripple’s acquisition of Hidden Road, which now operates as Ripple Prime.

The platform focuses heavily on cross-margining between crypto spot markets, ETFs, futures, and options markets.

According to Higgins, institutions are already building strategies involving spot Bitcoin, Bitcoin ETFs, and CME futures contracts. However, he believes stronger infrastructure is still needed to support smoother cross-market settlement and collateral management.

The comments highlight Ripple’s broader push into institutional finance as the company continues expanding beyond payments and deeper into tokenization, trading infrastructure, and digital asset settlement services.

The post Bitcoin Treasury Strategy Shifts as Michael Saylor Reveals When Strategy Could Sell BTC appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Michael Saylor has spent years telling investors to “never sell your Bitcoin,” but during a recent appearance on The Wolf Of All Streets Podcast at Consensus Miami, the Strategy chairman explained why the company may occasionally sell portions of its Bitcoin holdings.

Strategy currently holds around 818,000 BTC worth nearly $65 billion, making it the world’s largest corporate Bitcoin holder. However, Saylor said showing a willingness to sell small amounts of Bitcoin is important for protecting the company’s balance sheet and preserving Bitcoin’s role as a liquid corporate asset.

“If the market thought we would never sell it, the credit rating agencies would say, ‘Well, then I guess it’s not an asset,’” Saylor explained during the interview.

Why Strategy May Sell Bitcoin

According to Saylor, Bitcoin gives Strategy access to between $20 billion and $100 billion in market liquidity that is independent of equity or debt markets. He said refusing to ever use that liquidity could actually weaken the company’s financial structure.

Saylor clarified that Strategy would only sell very small portions of Bitcoin tactically. “We might sell 20 basis points of Bitcoin,” he said, adding that the company would likely buy back five to ten times more BTC within the same month.

“If you sell $100 million of Bitcoin in the same month that you buy $1 billion or $2 billion of Bitcoin, we’re still net buyers,” Saylor said.

He also explained that occasional Bitcoin sales could help the Strategy fund STRC dividends or unlock billions in tax credits tied to higher-cost Bitcoin purchases.

Meanwhile, Strategy CEO Phong Le told CNBC the company would only sell Bitcoin when doing so becomes “more accretive to shareholders” than issuing additional stock.

STRC and Yield Coins Enter Hypergrowth

A major part of the discussion focused on STRC, Strategy’s preferred share product, which Saylor said has grown from zero to $8.5 billion in just eight months.

According to Saylor, DeFi platforms are already tokenizing STRC into yield-generating digital assets, while projects like Apex and Saturn are reportedly attracting millions of dollars in inflows daily.

Saylor believes digital yield products could become a multi-billion-dollar industry within months as investors move away from low-yield stablecoins and traditional money markets.

“The bottom line is we’re in a hypergrowth stage,” Saylor said.

Bitcoin Treasury Companies Face Market Pressure

Saylor’s comments come as several Bitcoin treasury firms and miners have recently sold BTC during the broader crypto downturn.

Public miners, including MARA Holdings, Riot Platforms, and Core Scientific, sold more than 32,000 BTC during Q1 2026 to help finance AI and high-performance computing expansion.

Meanwhile, smaller Strategy-style treasury firms like Nakamoto, Empery Digital, and Sequans were forced to sell portions of their Bitcoin holdings after BTC plunged nearly 50% from its all-time high near $126,000.

Saylor also addressed long-term Bitcoin accumulation directly during the interview.

“I’m buying the top forever,” he said. “I’ll be happy to buy at $200,000, $1 million, $2 million, even $16 million per Bitcoin.”

The post Pi Network News: Everything Co-founder Chengdiao Fan Said About Pi at Miami appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Pi Network co-founder Chengdiao Fan used her recent appearance at the Consensus 2026 in Miami to explain how Pi Network plans to move away from the typical crypto model focused mainly on speculation and token fundraising.

During her keynote, Fan said the crypto industry still suffers from “too much value extraction without equivalent value creation,” arguing that many projects raise capital first but fail to deliver meaningful utility afterward.

“There are tokens used mostly for raising capital without actual product innovation,” Fan said. “People have too easy and immediate access to capital without actually doing the hard work to finish the building.”

According to Fan, Pi Network is trying to solve that problem by aligning crypto tools with real businesses, product innovation, and long-term user participation.

At Consensus 2026 in Miami, @PiCoreTeam co-founder Dr. Chengdiao Fan delivered a bold message: the "quick exit" era of crypto is over. $Pi massive verified human network is trying to become standard for the digital economy.

The Highlights:

Proof of Humanity: 18M+ KYC’d humans… pic.twitter.com/SAwKT29aw1

— Justin Wu (@hackapreneur) May 8, 2026

Pi Launchpad Designed to Stop “Quick Exit” Culture

A major part of Fan’s presentation focused on Pi Launchpad, a new ecosystem model for projects building on Pi’s Layer-1 blockchain.

Fan explained that Pi Launchpad differs heavily from traditional crypto launchpads because funds committed by users would not go directly to project teams. Instead, those proceeds would be permanently deposited into liquidity pools.

“Not only does this address the root problem of the quick exit problem, but it also helps provide a healthy and stable start for the token,” Fan explained.

She also said projects must already have a working app or product before launching tokens inside the Pi ecosystem.

“The prerequisite to launch on Pi Launchpad is to have a working product,” she added.

Fan also explained that users who actively engage with products could receive favorable access or benefits during token launches, helping align users and builders toward long-term ecosystem growth.

Pi Focuses on Users, AI, and Real Utility

Fan repeatedly emphasized Pi’s scale as one of its biggest advantages.

According to her, Pi has over 60 million engaged users globally, more than 18 million KYC-verified users, and roughly 16.5 million active wallets already operating on mainnet.

“User acquisition is the foundation of utility creation,” Fan said. “No matter how sophisticated a product feature is, if there are no users, there will be no meaningful usage and network effects.”

She also highlighted Pi’s growing role in AI infrastructure and human verification systems. Fan revealed that over 526 million human verification tasks were completed by more than one million users through Pi’s KYC network.

“This large distributed workforce can potentially provide human-in-the-loop processes for AI,” she explained.

How This Could Impact Pi Price

Fan’s speech comes during an important week for Pi Network. Pi trading volume jumped over 20% in the last 24 hours ahead of the May 15 network upgrade, which could introduce smart contract functionality.

Pi recently moved from around $0.169 to $0.1728, while a breakout above the $0.187 resistance level could open the path toward $0.22 if buying momentum continues building around the upgrade narrative.

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Bitcoin climbed back above $82,000 on Monday before reversing lower. The trigger was four words from President Trump posted on social media: “I don’t like it.” Within minutes of the post, Bitcoin dropped nearly $1,200 from around $81,500 to $80,300.

BREAKING: President Trump responds to Iran's response to the US' 14-point peace proposal:

"I have just read the response from Iran’s so-called 'Representatives.' I don’t like it," he says.

Futures open in under 2 hours. pic.twitter.com/ropx1Ma8M1

— The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) May 10, 2026

The move triggered immediate liquidations across the crypto market and set off one of the most volatile 12-hour periods Bitcoin has seen. Roughly $81 million worth of long positions were liquidated within the first hour of the drop. Bitcoin then rebounded toward $82,400 after US futures markets opened, before reversing lower again. 

BREAKING: Bitcoin just dumped $1,900 in 4 hours, fully retracing the entire pump.

In the last 12 hours,
Bitcoin dumped $1200 from $81.2k to $80.3k
Then pumped $2100 from $80.3k to $82.4k
Now again down $1900 from $82.4k to $80.5k

Liquidated $370M worth of longs and shorts pic.twitter.com/tabUBTH3cL

— Bull Theory (@BullTheoryio) May 11, 2026

In total, more than $370 million worth of long and short positions were liquidated during the swings. Bitcoin moved nearly $4,000 in both directions within 12 hours.

The Iran Connection

Trump’s post was not random. Iran had just sent its response to the US peace proposal through Pakistani mediators. The response rejected dismantling its nuclear facilities, pushed back on nuclear demands, and proposed transferring some uranium to a third country while asking for nuclear issues to be negotiated over the next 30 days.

Trump responded publicly by saying Iran has been “playing games” with the US for 47 years and “they will be laughing no longer.” Analysts noted that the last time Trump used similar language, military strikes followed within 48 hours.

Geopolitical risk returned to markets instantly.

Where Analysts Stand Now

Despite the bounce back toward $82,000, some analysts are turning cautious. Crypto analyst Doctor Profit said the current range between $82,000 and $85,000 resembles the same setup he used to short Bitcoin near its 2025 peak. He has been gradually opening short positions daily within this range while taking profits from longs entered around $71,000.

#Bitcoin – What’s Next?

The Big Sunday Report: All We Need to Know

TA / LCA / Psychological Breakdown:

These are the last days and if you are lucky the last few weeks above the 80k range, the area of 50k and below is calling and the big crash is a matter of time, the trap… pic.twitter.com/9svoqd7dzV

— Doctor Profit (@DrProfitCrypto) May 10, 2026

His warning is direct. The recent rally could be a bullish trap as retail optimism builds near resistance.

For the bull case to stay intact, Bitcoin needs to close the week above $81,000.

The post KOSPI Breaks 7,700 for the First Time Ever as AI Demand Reshapes Asian Markets appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Stock markets in Japan and South Korea opened at new all-time highs on May 11, 2026, extending a strong rally driven by easing geopolitical tensions and surging demand for AI-related technology.

The Nikkei 225 gained around 1% at the open, while South Korea’s KOSPI jumped nearly 4%, marking one of the strongest starts across Asian markets this year. According to market data, Japan’s Nikkei 225 climbed 0.78% to 63,201.36, surpassing its previous record of 62,833 set only days earlier.

Japan and South Korea's stock markets have opened at NEW ALL-TIME HIGH.

Nikkei +1%
KOSPI +3.95%

Strong start across Asian indices. pic.twitter.com/674m1Uyu1p

— Bull Theory (@BullTheoryio) May 11, 2026

Meanwhile, South Korea’s KOSPI surged 3.85% to 7,786.73, breaking above the 7,700 level for the first time ever and leading gains across Asian equities.

Major semiconductor and tech stocks also posted massive gains at the open. Samsung Electronics jumped more than 5%, while SK hynix surged over 8%, with both companies reaching new all-time highs.

AI Boom Is Fueling Asian Markets

A major driver behind the rally continues to be the global artificial intelligence boom.

South Korea recently reported a massive 139% year-on-year increase in semiconductor exports during the first quarter of 2026, fueled largely by rising demand for memory chips powering AI data centers worldwide.

This surge has strengthened investor confidence in Asian semiconductor giants, especially as global tech firms continue expanding AI infrastructure spending.

The rally also reflects how Asian markets are increasingly becoming central players in the global AI supply chain, particularly in semiconductors, chip manufacturing, and advanced hardware.

Geopolitical Optimism Boosts Investor Sentiment

Markets also reacted positively to improving geopolitical developments involving the United States and Iran.

President Donald Trump recently described talks with Iran as “very productive,” raising hopes for a possible agreement that could reduce tensions and improve global market stability.

At the same time, investors are increasingly shifting capital into Asian equities as both a growth opportunity and a relatively safe haven during global uncertainty.

South Korea’s stock market has now surpassed Britain and Canada to become the world’s seventh-largest equity market, highlighting the growing global influence of Asian technology and semiconductor companies.