Satoshi Nakamoto is the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin and the author of the Bitcoin whitepaper. Their true identity remains one of the greatest mysteries in technology. Satoshi mined approximately 1 million Bitcoin in the early days before disappearing from public life in 2010.
The Bitcoin halving is a programmatic event that occurs every 210,000 blocks (approximately every 4 years) and reduces the block reward paid to miners by 50%. It is hardcoded into Bitcoin's protocol and is a key driver of its deflationary supply model.
Cryptocurrency regulation encompasses the growing body of laws, rules, and enforcement actions governing digital assets. Approaches vary enormously — El Salvador made Bitcoin legal tender while China banned all crypto. The EU passed comprehensive MiCA legislation in 2023.