CoinDesk Podcast Network BITCOIN SEASON 2: Who Moved 80,000 BTC?
Jul 12, 2025
A massive movement of 80,000 Bitcoin from 2011 stirs speculation and conspiracy theories. Elon Musk causes a stir by forming the America Party with a focus on cryptocurrency. Bitcoin reaches new heights, surpassing $113K, as the hosts dissect the enigmatic past of these dormant coins. The podcast explores the intersection of politics and Bitcoin, examining how market dynamics and geopolitical tensions shape investor behavior. Listeners are encouraged to adopt a long-term investment approach amidst the ongoing chaos.
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80k BTC Movement Sparks Speculation
- Movement of 80,000 Bitcoin from 2011 triggered speculation it could be a whale or a compromised key.
- Test transactions on Bitcoin Cash suggest possible compromised private key or stealth transfer attempts.
Scam Warning Over Legal Notices
- Legal notice messages embedded in Bitcoin transactions are a tactic historically used for harassment.
- The purported legal notices linked to a corporation appear to be a scam per BitMEX Research inquiry.
Questionable Legal Notices on Blockchain
- Sending a legal notice publicly on blockchain is a strange method that lacks legal validity.
- The notices may serve as plausible deniability or a distraction amidst other unknown motives.