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Nathan Minsberg

Nathan Minsberg

Nathan J. Minsberg is a seasoned, multilingual journalist with a diverse background spanning media, communications, and creative pursuits. Born in the Middle East, he grew up in South East Asia before pursuing studies and career spanning multiple continents. As a senior producer and correspondent, Nathan has reported extensively on politics, international diplomacy, security, culture, and technology. He has conducted live hits on-air and worked as a field producer with global outlets during war-conflicts. He holds more than $1,000 each of Ethereum, Bitcoin, and BNB.

Stories by Nathan Minsberg

  • Humanoid robot Ai-Da Source: Sotheby's

    Sotheby's to Auction 'A.I. God' Alan Turing Portrait by Robot

    Auction house Sotheby's begins taking bids this week on the first artwork created by a humanoid robot. The portrait of computer science pioneer Alan Turing, titled "A.I. God," was created by Ai-Da, an ultra-realistic robot artist equipped with AI algorithms and mechanical arms. The 7.5-foot-tall portrait, which will be offered in Sotheby's Digital Art Sale from October 31 to November 7, is expected to fetch between $120,000-$180,000. The piece features haunting imagery with muted tones and broke...

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    Nathan Minsberg
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    Mushroom Learns to Crawl After Researchers Give It a Robotic Body

    The world of biorobotics is undergoing a transformation as scientists from Cornell University and the University of Florence have developed biohybrid robots powered by the electrical signals of mushroom mycelium. This new approach showcases the potential for incorporating living organisms into robotic systems to enhance their adaptability and responsiveness. Led by Anand Mishra and Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Robert F. Shepherd, the research team cultivated king oyster mushroom (Pleurot...

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    Qatar Revisits Crypto Stance After Ban, Promises Regulations by End of 2024

    Qatar is making strides toward establishing a regulatory framework for digital assets, signaling a shift from its previous hardline stance against cryptocurrencies. The wealthy Gulf state banned Bitcoin trading in 2018, but recent developments suggest it's cautiously reconsidering its approach. Last year, Qatari financial regulators proposed a framework to regulate investment tokens backed by tangible assets. The Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority (QFCRA) and the QFC Authority (QFCA) co...

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    2 min read
    Nathan Minsberg
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    English Football Club Owned by Bitcoiner Adds $4.5 Million Bitcoin to Its Treasury

    English football club Real Bedford (RBFC) has added a whopping $4.5 million worth of Bitcoin to its treasury. The club's chairman, Peter McCormack, who also happens to be a Bedford resident and well-known crypto podcaster, announced the purchase of 66.9 BTC at an average price of $67,220 per coin on Twitter. The exact purchase price was a very meme-friendly $4,500,420.69, he said. McCormack added the Bitcoin investment is part of Real Bedford FC's plan to climb the ranks of English football to r...

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    2 min read
    Nathan Minsberg
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    BlockFi Repayments to Its 100,000 Creditors Will Begin This Month

    Bankrupt crypto lender BlockFi will begin interim crypto distributions to creditors through Coinbase starting this month, the company wrote on Twitter and in a blog post. “The distributions will be processed in batches in the coming months, and eligible clients will receive a notification to the BlockFi account email on file,” the company wrote on Wednesday. “Please note that non-US Clients are unable to receive funds at this time due to the regulatory requirements applicable to them.” The news...

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    3 min read
    Nathan Minsberg
  • Granbury, Texas. Image: Shutterstock

    Texas Jury Sides With Bitcoin Miner Marathon in 'Nightmare' Noise Dispute

    In a surprising turn of events, a Texas jury has acquitted David Fischer, the site manager for a Marathon Digital Holdings Bitcoin mining facility in Granbury, of all 12 noise violation charges levied against him. This comes after a contentious battle between the company and Granbury residents, who claim the facility's incessant whirring fans have caused health problems including headaches, vertigo, nausea, and sleep disturbances. While the verdict is a win for Marathon, the case has highlighted...

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    3 min read
    Nathan Minsberg
  • Bitcoin one of the most popular cryptocurrencies among British citizens. Image: Shutterstock.

    New UK City Minister Could Signal a Shift in Crypto Policy

    In a move that could reshape the UK's approach to financial services and cryptocurrency regulation, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has appointed Tulip Siddiq as the new City Minister. The appointment, announced on July 10, 2024, places Siddiq at the heart of Britain's financial policymaking, with responsibilities that include overseeing the burgeoning crypto sector. Siddiq, a 41-year-old Labour MP, has been a key figure in shaping the party's financial services policy since 2021. Her appointment co...

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    Nathan Minsberg
  • Bitcoin trading. Image created by Decrypt using AI.

    Bitcoin Continues Rebound as Spot ETFs See $295 Million in Deposits

    Bitcoin has climbed back above $57,000 amid a mix of bullish and bearish factors in cryptocurrency markets. This price point represents a significant recovery from the lows seen last week, when Bitcoin slipped as low as $54,092.80, according to Coingecko data. One of the most notable developments in recent days has been the resilience of Bitcoin ETF inflows despite market volatility. According to data from Coinglass, U.S.-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded nearly $300 million in net inflows on Mo...

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    2 min read
    Nathan Minsberg
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    Staked Ethereum Hits 27% of Supply as ETF Trading Start Looms

    As the crypto market eagerly anticipates the potential launch of spot Ethereum ETFs in the U.S., a staggering 32.6 million ETH—over 27% of the total supply—is now being used to secure Ethereum's proof-of-stake network, according to the latest data from Coinbase. This milestone underscores the growing enthusiasm for Ethereum staking, even as the ecosystem grapples with the implications of the long-awaited Ethereum ETFs. The new exchange-traded funds, unlike their underlying asset, won't be able t...

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    3 min read
    Nathan Minsberg
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    US Courts to Decide If NFTs Are Securities as DraftKings Case Goes to Trial

    A U.S. District Court judge in Massachusetts has denied DraftKings' motion to dismiss a class action lawsuit alleging its NFTs are unregistered securities, potentially setting the stage for a landmark trial that could reshape the NFT landscape. The case, Dufoe v. DraftKings Inc., which was filed in March 2023, claims that DraftKings' sports-themed NFTs on the Polygon blockchain meet the criteria of the Howey test, potentially classifying them as securities. Now, a new court filing indicates that...

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    3 min read
    Nathan Minsberg
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    Moonshot Rising: DexScreener's Pump.fun Competitor Already Has 7,000 Solana Meme Coins

    In the fast-paced world of meme coins, a new contender has entered the arena. DEX Screener, the popular data aggregator for decentralized exchanges, has just debuted its own token launchpad called Moonshot. And in true meme coin fashion, the Pump.fun competitor is already making waves. Launched on Monday, Moonshot is a Solana-based platform that allows anyone to create and launch their own meme coin with minimal effort. Users can mint a token with a fixed supply of 1 billion, and once investors...

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    3 min read
    Nathan Minsberg
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    Drake Has Lost Over $1 Million in Bitcoin Betting on Stanley Cup and NBA Finals

    In a wild ride of high-stakes gambling and cryptocurrency, rap icon Drake has found himself on the wrong side of a seven-figure Bitcoin betting spree. The Canadian superstar, known for his love of sports betting, has now lost over $1 million in Bitcoin (BTC) after two ill-fated wagers on the NBA Finals and Stanley Cup Finals. Earlier this month, Decrypt reported that Drake had lost a cool half a million in Bitcoin on the Dallas Mavericks to take the NBA title. The Mavs were ultimately defeated b...

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    3 min read
    Nathan Minsberg
  • Bitcoin remains the top crypto asset by market cap. Image: Shutterstock

    Bitcoin Funds Lost $630 Million, But BTC Bears Are Still On the Sidelines

    The rollercoaster ride continues for crypto investment funds as the latest data from CoinShares showing a second straight week of heavy outflows. Digital asset investment products saw net outflows of $584 million last week, bringing the two-week exodus to a staggering $1.2 billion. The sharp reversal comes after a record-breaking $2 billion inflow in May, highlighting the volatile and sentiment-driven nature of the crypto fund space. So what's behind the sudden shift in investor sentiment? Accor...

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    3 min read
    Nathan Minsberg
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    Bitcoin Plunges Below $63,000 as Markets Tumble

    The cryptocurrency market is experiencing a significant correction today, with Bitcoin (BTC) dropping below the $63,000 mark and Ethereum (ETH) falling over 4%. The global crypto market cap has decreased by 3.7% in the past 24 hours, currently standing at $2.29 trillion. As of June 24, 2024, Bitcoin is trading at around $62,636, down 2.7% on the day and 5.82% over the past week, according to data from CoinMarketCap. This marks a notable pullback from the leading cryptocurrency's recent highs abo...

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    3 min read
    Nathan Minsberg
  • Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse.

    Ripple CEO Faces Trial Over Alleged 'Misleading Statements' in 2017 Interview

    Ripple Labs, the blockchain company that's come under fire for its sale of XRP tokens, is facing yet another legal battle as a civil securities lawsuit against its CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, has been given the green light by a California federal court judge. The lawsuit, which alleges that Garlinghouse made "misleading statements" in a 2017 interview, will now proceed to trial, with a jury set to hear the case. The lawsuit centers around an interview Garlinghouse gave to Canada's BNN Bloomberg in 2...

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    3 min read
    Nathan Minsberg
  • Grayscale manages billions of dollars worth of crypto assets. Image: Shutterstock.

    Grayscale Ethereum Trust Faces 'Comparative Disadvantage' Without Staking: SEC Filing

    Grayscale, the world's biggest digital asset manager, is currently grappling with the limitations of its Ethereum Trust (ETHE) in the era of Ethereum staking. Grayscale recently updated its ETHE disclosures, adding: "The current inability of the Trust to use its Ether in Staking and receive such rewards could place the Shares at a comparative disadvantage relative to an investment in Ether directly or through a vehicle that is not subject to such a prohibition, which could negatively affect the...

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    3 min read
    Nathan Minsberg
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    AI Tokens Surge 15% as Nvidia Tailwinds Boost Fetch.ai and Render

    Artificial intelligence (AI) tokens have been booming as the category's total market cap has grown to nearly $28 billion after gaining 15%  in the past day, according to CoinGecko data. Leading the charge are tokens like Fetch.ai (FET), which powers an artificial intelligence blockchain for complex machine learning, and Render (RNDR), the token behind a distributed GPU rendering network. FET has surged 30% in just the past day and is up 40% in the past month. RNDR performance in the past day has...

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    Chinese Telecom Giant Coolpad to Drop $13.5M on Bitcoin Mining Rigs

    Chinese telecom provider Coolpad Group is making a major bet on Bitcoin mining, with an investment of about $13.5 million to purchase mining rigs for deployment in North America. According to a Hong Kong Stock Exchange filing, Coolpad plans to acquire 2,700 Bitcoin mining servers from Hong Kong-based JingYun Intelligent Technology, boosting its current mining computing power from 873,000 TH/s to approximately 1,504,800 TH/s. The Shenzhen-based company, which primarily produces mobile phones and...

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    2 min read
    Nathan Minsberg
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    El Salvador Proposes Private Bitcoin Investment Bank to Boost Economy

    El Salvador is doubling down on its Bitcoin bet with a new proposal to establish a private investment bank catering to cryptocurrency investors. Milena Mayorga, El Salvador's Ambassador to the United States, announced the plan on Twitter, stating that the Bank for Private Investment (BPI) would "diversify the financing options offered to potential investors in dollars and Bitcoin." The move comes just two weeks after President Nayib Bukele, a vocal Bitcoin supporter, was sworn in for his second...

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    2 min read
    Nathan Minsberg