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  • BUSINESSJul 8 · 15:10 UTCBITCOIN MAGAZINE
    Cantor SPAC and Adam Back’s Bitcoin Treasury Renegotiate Merger Terms, Vow New Structure

    Cantor SPAC and Adam Back’s Bitcoin Treasury have agreed to renegotiate their merger terms, abandoning the original July 2025 agreement. The revised structure aims to align with current market conditions, with a postponed shareholder meeting and returned public shares. The original deal aimed to take Bitcoin Standard Treasury public with 30,021 bitcoin, valued over $3 billion, but faces challenges due to a slump in the bitcoin treasury model.

  • BUSINESSJun 23 · 16:30 UTCBITCOIN MAGAZINE
    H100 Shareholders Approve Bitcoin Deal That Would Make It Europe’s No. 2 Listed Treasury

    H100 Group shareholders approved acquisitions of Norwegian bitcoin treasury firms Moonshot AS and Never Say Die AS, increasing holdings to 3,500 BTC and positioning the company as Europe’s second-largest listed bitcoin treasury. The deal structure retains 30% ownership for existing H100 shareholders, with Adam Back, CEO of Blockstream, as a key investor and credibility anchor.

  • BUSINESSMay 18 · 15:45 UTCBITCOIN MAGAZINE
    Capital B Acquires 192 Bitcoin for €13 Million, Pushes Total Holdings to 3,135 BTC

    Capital B acquired 192 Bitcoin for €13 million, increasing its total holdings to 3,135 BTC, and completed a capital raise of €17.15 million through various investments. The company's bitcoin treasury strategy focuses on growing its Bitcoin holdings per fully diluted share over time. Capital B is listed on Euronext Growth Paris under the ticker ALCPB.

  • BUSINESSMay 18 · 09:01 UTCTHE BLOCK
    French BTC treasury firm Capital B buys $15 million in bitcoin following raise

    Capital B, a French BTC treasury firm, has raised $20 million from capital increase contracts and used $15 million to buy bitcoin. The raise involved Blockstream CEO Adam Back. This investment indicates Capital B's confidence in bitcoin.

  • BUSINESSMay 11 · 09:48 UTCCOINTELEGRAPH
    Capital B raises $17.8M to expand its Bitcoin treasury

    Capital B has raised $17.8 million in funding from investors to expand its Bitcoin treasury, which could add 182 BTC to its holdings. The funding round included investments from Adam Back and TOBAM. This investment will help Capital B grow its Bitcoin reserves.

  • BUSINESSMay 11 · 07:55 UTCTHE BLOCK
    French BTC treasury firm Capital B raises $18 million from Adam Back, others

    Capital B, a French BTC treasury firm, has raised $18 million from investors including Adam Back to purchase Bitcoin. The private placement resulted in 15.2 million euros being raised, which will be used to buy 182 BTC. This investment will help Capital B expand its operations.

  • TECHNOLOGYMay 9 · 23:49 UTCR/BITCOIN
    The Adam Back as Satoshi case

    The article discusses the Adam Back as Satoshi case and HashCash's early beginnings, with a user seeking information on mailing list entries from 1997 where Adam Back described his proof of work. The user wants to read the early musings of HashCash as of 1997 version 0. The discussion is centered around the history of cryptocurrency and its development.

  • TECHNOLOGYMay 7 · 10:23 UTCCOINDESK
    Safety first: Why Adam Back says Bitcoin is winning the 'DeFi security war'

    Adam Back says Bitcoin is winning the 'DeFi security war' due to its strong security measures. This suggests that Bitcoin has an edge over other cryptocurrencies in terms of safety. The statement implies a positive outlook for Bitcoin's future.

  • BUSINESSMay 4 · 10:05 UTCCOINTELEGRAPH
    Capital B raises $1.3M from Adam Back for Bitcoin strategy

    Capital B has raised $1.3 million from Adam Back, with Blockstream CEO subscribing to 10 million warrants, as part of its Bitcoin treasury strategy. This investment will help Capital B push ahead with its plans. The move is significant for the company's growth.

  • BUSINESSMay 2 · 12:30 UTCBLOOMBERG
    Adam ‘Not Satoshi’ Back Is at Peace With Wall Street Crypto Era

    Adam Back, CEO of Blockstream, expresses acceptance of the Wall Street-driven crypto era in 2025. He is not Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous Bitcoin creator, but remains a prominent figure in blockchain technology.

  • BUSINESSApr 29 · 22:52 UTCBITCOIN MAGAZINE
    Strategy and Blockstream CEOs Paint Vision of Bitcoin’s Financial Future

    Strategy and Blockstream CEOs Phong Le and Adam Back discussed Bitcoin's role in reshaping financial systems, highlighting Strategy's Bitcoin holdings, digital credit products like STRC, and tokenization as key drivers. They emphasized institutional adoption, DeFi integration, and Bitcoin's alignment with cypherpunk ideals.

  • BUSINESSApr 29 · 04:00 UTCCOINDESK
    Institutional money is coming for bitcoin, but Adam Back says it moves slower than you think

    Institutional money is increasingly flowing into Bitcoin, but Adam Back, a notable figure in the cryptocurrency space, cautions that the pace of adoption may be slower than anticipated.

  • BUSINESSApr 26 · 01:12 UTCR/CRYPTOCURRENCY
    Tons of noise everywhere for the purpose of distraction. Thought some of You would appreciate this. Shout out to the educated and the Hardcore 📢🫡!

    Paris Blockchain Week 2026 highlights the convergence of traditional finance and crypto, with infrastructure, regulation, and capital aligning. The event underscores blockchain's integration into economic systems and discussions on AI-driven finance and regulatory frameworks like MiCA.

  • BUSINESSApr 23 · 01:30 UTC
    LONGITUDE recap: Adam Back on Satoshi, crypto regulation needs tweaks

    Blockstream’s Adam Back discussed why he is often mistaken for Satoshi Nakamoto, while OKX Europe’s CEO praised the MiCA regulation as beneficial for the crypto industry during the LONGITUDE event in Paris.

  • BUSINESSApr 23 · 00:30 UTCCOINTELEGRAPH
    LONGITUDE recap: Adam Back on Satoshi, crypto regulation needs tweaks

    Blockstream’s Adam Back addressed speculation about being Satoshi Nakamoto and discussed crypto regulation at the LONGITUDE event in Paris. OKX Europe’s CEO praised the MiCA regulatory framework as 'extremely beneficial' for the industry.

  • TECHNOLOGYApr 17 · 14:11 UTC
    Adam Back Sees Upside as Bitcoin Miners Shift to AI

    Adam Back, a notable figure in the cryptocurrency space, highlights potential benefits as Bitcoin miners transition to artificial intelligence. This shift suggests a growing intersection between blockchain technology and AI advancements.

  • TECHNOLOGYApr 16 · 10:45 UTC
    Adam Back Pushes for Optional Upgrades to Quantum-Proof Bitcoin

    Adam Back, CEO of Blockstream, advocates for optional quantum-proofing upgrades to Bitcoin, contrasting with BIP-361's proposal for mandatory freezes on quantum-vulnerable Bitcoin. The debate highlights differing approaches to securing Bitcoin against quantum computing threats.

  • TECHNOLOGYApr 8 · 17:35 UTCTHE GUARDIAN TECH
    British computer scientist denies he is bitcoin developer Satoshi Nakamoto

    A British computer scientist, Adam Back, denied claims that he is Bitcoin's creator Satoshi Nakamoto, following a New York Times report suggesting his involvement. The article details efforts to uncover Nakamoto's identity, with Back asserting his innocence.

  • TECHNOLOGYApr 8 · 16:03 UTCTECHCRUNCH
    British cryptographer Adam Back denies NYT report that he is Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto

    British cryptographer Adam Back denies claims by the New York Times that he is Bitcoin's anonymous creator Satoshi Nakamoto. The article highlights his expertise in cryptography and his public rejection of the allegation.

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