Coinbase highlights cryptocurrency adoption and Blockchain innovation in New York, among other events of interest.
The news in the world of Bitcoin began this week with Vitalik Buterin’s statement regarding SBF, according to which the crypto community has never shown respect for the founder of FTX. Next, Coinbase publishes report on cryptocurrency adoption and Bitcoin innovation in NY.
The news continues with Futurama, the famous cartoon series, which in its most recent episode refers to Bitcoin in a humorous tone.
Interestingly, an Israeli retiree makes headlines by winning a significant sum of dollars in Bitcoin, and her struggle to deposit said amount.
This week’s news end with Adam Back betting 1 million satoshis that Bitcoin will hit $100K before Halving.
Vitalik Buterin on SBF: Crypto Community Never Respected Him
Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, revealed that the crypto community never had much respect for Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of FTX.
In a podcast, Buterin mentioned that many influencers and members of the crypto ecosystem despised Bankman-Fried and FTX from the start, due to their lack of a coherent view on the value of cryptocurrencies and their business-centric approach.
Coinbase Report Highlights Cryptocurrency Adoption and Blockchain Innovation in New York
Coinbase has published the fourth edition of its report on state-level crypto innovation in the United States, highlighting the state of New York.
Specifically, the report reveals that 19% of New York residents surveyed own cryptocurrencies and that a third believe that cryptocurrencies make the financial system fairer, considering them a valuable investment for the future. The report also highlights that New York is becoming a hub for Blockchain projects, with 692 organizations and more than 800 founders based in the state.
Futurama Teases Bitcoin Mining in Its New Season
In the third episode of the new season of Futurama, the sci-fi animated series pokes fun at Bitcoin miners. The episode parodies Bitcoin mining in the Wild West of the year 3023, where the main characters join on a search for “cheap, filthy electricity” to continue mining blocks.
In addition, the show pokes fun at the volatile price of Bitcoin, harvesting elements like thallium for mining chips, as well as showing the use of Ethereum and robot heads to mine cryptocurrency.
Israeli Retiree Wins $273,000 in Bitcoin and Struggles to Deposit It in Her Bank: A Case Solved
An Israeli retiree recently won $273,000 in Bitcoin, but ran into obstacles trying to deposit her winnings in her bank. The woman decided to launch a legal battle against the bank, seeking to resolve the issue and ensure her access to the legitimately earned funds.
After a lengthy legal process, both parties finally reached an agreement. The bank agreed to allow the retiree to deposit her Bitcoin earnings and provided assistance in making the transaction securely.
Adam Back Bets 1 Million Satoshis that Bitcoin Will Hit $100K Before Halving
Adam Back, CEO of Blockstream and a pioneer in the crypto space, has expressed optimism that Bitcoin will reach a new high of over $100,000 before the Halving in 2024.
To back up this claim, Back has accepted a one million satoshi bet with an anonymous Twitter user. The bet is on whether Bitcoin will reach this milestone before March 31, 2024, just before the event scheduled for April 26, 2024.
Although the bet is relatively modest compared to his estimated net worth, it reflects growing optimistic sentiment toward the Bitcoin price among market commentators and analysts ahead of the upcoming Halving.
By Audy Castaneda
