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According to onchain data, one of the coins was minted in October 2012 when Bitcoin traded at $11.69. The other dates back to December 2011, when BTC was worth $3.88, giving that piece a theoretical gain near 2.3 million% since minting.
Based on reports, Casascius coins (metal coins) were produced between 2011 and 2013 by Utah entrepreneur Mike Caldwell as physical representations of Bitcoin. Each coin or bar concealed a paper with a private key, and a tamper-resistant hologram covered that key.
Two Casascius coins, each containing 1,000 BTC, have just moved after being dormant for more than 13 years. pic.twitter.com/nlFUy39MkD
— Sani | TimechainIndex.com (@SaniExp) December 5, 2025
Records show only 16 of the 1,000 BTC bars and 6 of the 1,000 BTC coins were ever made, making these items both rare and historically important.
Caldwell shut down the operation after receiving a letter from FinCEN that raised questions about whether his business qualified as an unlicensed money transmitter.
The mechanism was simple in practice but strict in outcome: whoever removed the hologram and revealed the private key could claim the full Bitcoin value stored beneath it.
Once that sticker was lifted and the private key used, the coin no longer carried any Bitcoin value. Based on reports, collectors treat that moment as irreversible. Some owners chose to move funds off the physical coins without cashing out.
Rarity And Returns
Numbers here show why collectors and investors watch these events closely. Two coins at 1,000 BTC each represent a huge hoard when prices are high. Even leaving aside the cost of minting, the December 2011 coin’s rise from $3.88 to current market valuations yields a headline-grabbing multiple.
But experts warn that turning the private key into spendable Bitcoin is only the first step; what happens next depends on the holder’s choices. Some will hold. Others may move funds into cold storage. Selling is not guaranteed.
Derivatives Market Shock
Meanwhile, the spot and derivatives markets are experiencing high volatility. Based on CoinGlass data, today’s derivatives activity showed an 11,588% liquidation imbalance that overwhelmingly wiped out long positions.
Bitcoin, at the time of writing, was trading below $90,000, and more than $20 million in BTC long liquidations occurred in minutes while short positions barely budged. That kind of one-sided pressure happens when many traders are crowded in the same direction and conditions change quickly.
Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
]]>OpenSea confirmed the launch of its AI Toy Mint, Meetbit, on Wednesday, signaling a bold new chapter for the NFT marketplace as it blends digital collectibles with real-world interaction. The project introduces Viz, an AI-powered plush toy combining adaptive intelligence with blockchain technology.
The Meebits AI Toy Mint is live on @opensea!
Mint your Early Access Pass to claim one of 1,000 Meebits x @CurioBeta Visitor AI-powered plush toys and unlock digital rewards.
Please read all details and international disclaimers on the mint site
https://t.co/8HrY2MBU0Y
— Meebits (@MeebitsNFTs) November 12, 2025
According to the project’s website, holders of the Early Access Pass will receive exclusive early access to a limited batch of physical Viz plushies, along with digital Meebits rewards to be revealed later.
The announcement follows the debut of House of Pranksy, a collaborative project with one of crypto’s earliest collectors earlier in the week. The marketplace also confirmed its support for Art Basel Miami Beach’s Zero 10 initiative, a digital-first platform connecting NFT creators to the global art economy. The event is set to be held in early December 2025.
OpenSea’s latest moves come after founder Devin Finzer confirmed expansion plans for 2026, including a native SEA token launch expected as early as Q1.
In an exclusive interview with Coinspeaker, Atleta Network CEO Dima Saksonov discusses Web3 and sport collectibles, offering expert insights into OpenSea’s recent decision to launch a native token and plans for the World Cup 2026 hosted in the US and Mexico.
Regarding OpenSea’s relevance to sports and collectibles today, Saksonov explains that OpenSea is still a place where many everyday collectors start, and that matters for sport. If they roll out the SEA token effectively, the immediate effect would be more buyers and sellers actually trading and new reasons to bid, list, and refer.
“The impact on direct exchanges between fans and athletes will depend on how quickly SEA rewards plug into partner marketplaces and whether royalties, revenue shares, and ticketed access can be recognized across venues. If OpenSea shares order flow and metadata with sport-specific platforms, you get a portable reputation and better pricing for clubs and creators,” Saksonov stated.
On the opportunities for the crypto fan economy with the 2026 FIFA World Cup hosted in the US and Mexico, Saksonov notes that the tournament spans 48 teams and 104 matches across 16 cities in the US, Canada, and Mexico. FIFA measured five billion people engaged around Qatar 2022 and roughly 1.5 billion for the final.
“For the World Cup cycle, we’re prioritizing areas such as simple proof-of-presence and loyalty, transparent micro-funding to clubs and approved academies, and programmable collectibles that unlock access and milestones. We’re working with clubs and fostering our own football academies in host markets to pilot these mechanics around friendlies and fan festivals ahead of kickoff, with announcements closer to the event,” Saksonov noted.
As corporate investors accelerate Bitcoin
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adoption, early-stage projects like Maxi Doge (MAXI) are also drawing interest. Maxi Doge is a meme-based leverage trading ecosystem that combines social entertainment with aggressive yield potential. The project offers up to 1000x leverage with no stop-loss restrictions.
Maxi Doge Presale
The Maxi Doge presale has now raised $3.9 million of its $4.3 million target. With each MAXI token currently priced at $0.00026, interested buyers can visit the official Maxi Doge presale website to secure early allocation and access exclusive early-joiner bonuses.
Disclaimer: Coinspeaker is committed to providing unbiased and transparent reporting. This article aims to deliver accurate and timely information but should not be taken as financial or investment advice. Since market conditions can change rapidly, we encourage you to verify information on your own and consult with a professional before making any decisions based on this content.
Ibrahim Ajibade is a seasoned research analyst with a background in supporting various Web3 startups and financial organizations. He earned his undergraduate degree in Economics and is currently studying for a Master’s in Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies at the University of Malta.