Top 5 Crypto News of the Week! (02 - 08 June)
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Summer starts with hot news and events in the cryptosphere! Over the last 7 days a lot of new and interesting things happened, and we tried to select for you the top 5 best and most important topics. Stay up to date with the key events with our article!
Satoshi's Silent Fortune: Bitcoin's Creator Now Among World's Richest
The anonymous founder of Bitcoin, known only as Satoshi Nakamoto, has quietly become the 11th wealthiest individual on the planet. With nearly 2 million BTC held in dormant wallets untouched since 2011, Nakamoto's estimated holdings now exceed $120 billion-accounting for over 5% of all Bitcoin ever mined. Despite this staggering value, none of the funds have moved in over a decade, adding to the mystery surrounding Bitcoin's elusive creator.
Coinbase Data Breach Traced to Outsourced Employee in India
A recent security breach at Coinbase has been linked to a customer service contractor in India who was reportedly bribed to leak user data. According to sources cited by Reuters, the worker photographed her screen and shared client details with hackers, triggering an extortion attempt demanding $20 million in Bitcoin. Coinbase confirmed that the attack affected less than 1% of its monthly users, compromising over 69,000 accounts. The exchange has since severed ties with involved personnel and expects remediation costs to reach up to $400 million.
Ross Ulbricht Receives $31 Million in BTC After Public Return
Following his recent release from prison, Ross Ulbricht has received a 300 BTC donation-worth over $31 million-shortly after speaking at the Bitcoin 2025 conference. On-chain data shows the funds were transferred to Kraken within hours. While many of Ulbricht's assets were seized after the Silk Road case, some wallets linked to him remain active, holding additional millions. However, experts question whether he still has access to these long-dormant funds.
Cardano Enters Gaming Arena With Unreal Engine Integration
Cardano is expanding its presence in Web3 gaming through a new integration with Unreal Engine. The official plugin enables blockchain features such as in-game transactions, NFT-based assets, and token-gated experiences within real-time 3D environments. By supporting both Unreal Engine 4 and 5, this development opens the door for more immersive blockchain-powered gaming applications and positions Cardano as a key player in the future of decentralized gaming.
BlackRock Leads $2.75B Bitcoin ETF Inflows With $430M Buy
BlackRock has intensified its crypto exposure with a $430 million Bitcoin purchase, contributing to a record $2.75 billion inflow into US-based BTC ETFs last week. Its iShares Bitcoin Trust saw consistent daily gains, underlining growing institutional confidence. At the same time, Ethereum attracted $52.8 million in new investments, driven by speculation around pending spot ETF approvals. As market momentum builds, Bitcoin and Ethereum continue to capture increasing interest from major financial players.
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