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Today marks an important date on the crypto industry calendar - the anniversary of the man who saw Bitcoin's potential before anyone else. Hal Finney, an outstanding cryptographer and the first Bitcoin enthusiast, would have turned 70.

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Victoria, Seychelles, May 4, 2026 – Bitget, the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX), is celebrating the 3rd anniversary of Blockchain4Youth with the launch of Boxed for Opportunity, a global campaign designed to connect emerging Web3 talent with real industry opportunities. Launched alongside the spirit of Bitcoin Pizza Day, the campaign brings a creative new format to talent discovery by turning standout resumes and portfolios into pizza box placements delivered directly to Web3 companies, partners, and industry stakeholders. Since its inception, Blockchain4Youth has engaged over 15,000 participants globally, partnered with more than 70 universities, and hosted over 100 campus activations, building a strong foundation for Web3 talent development.

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BitMine Immersion's latest weekly buy pushes total ether holdings to 5.18 million tokens worth around $12.1 billion.

 

David Schwartz said that he would not have sold ETH at $1.05 if he had believed there was even a 1% chance it would reach $2,368. The comment reopened one of the Ripple veteran's most striking early Ethereum decisions.