Ripple CTO Says Satoshi’s Bitcoin Keys Are Likely Lost Forever

Published at 2026-04-09 06:15:10

Ripple Chief Technology Officer David "JoelKatz" Schwartz said the private keys tied to Satoshi Nakamoto’s estimated $70 billion Bitcoin hoard are most likely gone for good. The comment, made April 9, 2026, frames the enduring mystery around whether those early coins can ever be moved and underscores skepticism about recovering access to that particular cache. If true, the loss would effectively reduce the liquid Bitcoin supply and feed narratives of long-term scarcity that some investors cite to justify valuations. The statement matters for market psychology and for forensic efforts that have sought to trace or access Satoshi-era addresses; it also comes from a high-profile figure at Ripple, drawing cross-community attention despite being unrelated to XRP’s fundamentals.

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ARIA collapsed over 80% on April 9, tumbling from about $0.78 to $0.10 in under an hour and wiping out roughly $105 million in market value. The token remains around 150% higher year-to-date despite the intraday rout.

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Published at 2026-04-09 16:01:15

UK-led 'Operation Atlantic' Freezes $12M in Crypto Scam Funds

A joint US–UK–Canada enforcement action called Operation Atlantic froze more than $12 million tied to crypto approval phishing schemes and identified over 20,000 victims. Authorities say the move disrupted cash-out channels and underscores growing cross-border cooperation on digital asset crime.

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Published at 2026-04-09 15:15:18

NYT Names Adam Back as Satoshi; Back Denies, Ripple CTO Says 'Case Closed'

The New York Times published an 18‑month investigation linking Adam Back to Satoshi Nakamoto using stylometric analysis, interviews, and historical research; Back has denied the claim. Ripple’s CTO responded by calling the matter 'case closed' as the crypto community digests the report.

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Published at 2026-04-09 13:15:12

BitMEX Co-Founder Ben Delo Donates $5.4M to Reform UK

BitMEX co-founder Ben Delo has donated £4.3m (about $5.4m) to Reform UK, fueling renewed debate over cryptocurrency contributions in British politics. The gift arrives amid growing calls for clearer rules and transparency on crypto political funding.

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Published at 2026-04-09 10:30:09

Dubai’s VARA Unveils Global Rulebook for Digital Asset Issuance

Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has published a new, globally framed rulebook to regulate and codify digital asset issuance. The framework aims to give issuers, service providers and investors clearer legal and compliance guidance.