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Dormant Bitcoin addresses move 100 BTC after 16 years

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Published 2026-11-13 13:35 UTCUpdated 2026-11-13 19:37 UTC
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Evidence trail (top sources)
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Decrypt
decrypt.co · decrypt.co · 2026-11-13 19:36 UTC
The Block
theblock.co · theblock.co · 2026-11-13 13:35 UTC
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Overview

Two Bitcoin mining rewards from September 2010 moved minutes apart after more than 16 years of inactivity. The transfers involved 100 BTC, valued in the reports at approximately $6.9 million, compared with about $6 at the time of mining.

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Why now
  • Two long-dormant Bitcoin mining rewards moved minutes apart after more than 16 years of inactivity.
  • The transfers were reported within the current news cycle.
Why it matters
  • The transfers mark renewed activity from Bitcoin addresses inactive since 2010.
  • The reported value contrasts sharply with the coins’ value when the mining rewards were received.
Evidence assessment
Recurring claims
  • Two dormant Bitcoin addresses moved 100 BTC after more than 16 years.
  • The transferred coins were reported as being worth approximately $6.9 million.
How sources frame it
  • Decrypt And The Block: neutral
Two reports describe the same movement of long-dormant Bitcoin mining rewards.
All evidence
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Decrypt
decrypt.co · decrypt.co · 2026-11-13 19:36 UTC
The Block
theblock.co · theblock.co · 2026-11-13 13:35 UTC
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