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Bitcoin Breaks Through 1.6M Confirmed Transactions in a Single Day
30.4.2024
The recent launch of Bitcoin Runes has fueled a surge in Bitcoin payments, with 1.6 million transactions recorded in a single day. Data reveals a direct correlation between Runes and this spike in activity, highlighting its impact on the Bitcoin network.
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Coinbase integrates Lightning Network for Bitcoin transactions
30.4.2024
The integration brings instantaneous transfers on the layer-2 Lightning Network to the world’s biggest Bitcoin exchange
Chainlink VRF powers 20 Million transactions across blockchains
30.4.2024
With over 20 million request transactions completed for thousands of smart contracts across many blockchains, Chainlink Verifiable Random Function (VRF) is the most extensively used random number generator (RNG) in Web3. With continuous upgrades and enhancements, Chainlink VRF achieves an ultimate...
New record: Bitcoin processes 1.6M confirmed payments in a day
30.4.2024
The launch of Bitcoin Runes played an important role in the spike in the total number of transactions over the Bitcoin network
Circle’s USDC overtakes Tether’s USDT in stablecoin transactions: Visa
29.4.2024
Despite Circle's rising transaction count, Tether's USDT still accounts for over 68% of the entire stablecoin market
Financial Squeeze Tightens for Bitcoin Miners as Earnings Continue to Fall
28.4.2024
On Friday, Bitcoin’s hashprice was $56.95 per petahash per second (PH/s), but by Sunday, it had dropped to $51.66 per petahash. Over the last 100 blocks, bitcoin miners averaged about 3.55 BTC for each block they mined, indicating that bitcoin miners are receiving less than half a BTC...
Bitcoin’s daily transactions reach new record high
26.4.2024
The Bitcoin network surpassed 926,000 daily transactions, driven by a growing interest in Runes
67% Nigerians Trust in Bitcoin for Life Savings than Traditional Methods: Research
25.4.2024
Nigeria and UAE have topped in the use of Bitcoin for daily transactions, compared to Germany and the UK.
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Runes account for 68% of Bitcoin transactions since launch
25.4.2024
In a revelation that has sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency community, Runes, a revolutionary protocol introduced to the Bitcoin network, has emerged as the driving force behind a staggering 68% of all Bitcoin transactions since its launch. This unprecedented adoption rate underscores...
Despite Runes’ Transaction Dominance, Bitcoin Miners See Continued Revenue Drop
25.4.2024
According to recent data, transactions linked to the Runes protocol have been notably high in block utilization since its implementation on April 19. Figures from April 23 show that transactions involving Runes accounted for 81% of block usage on that day. In contrast, traditional financial...
Runes Make Up 68% of All Bitcoin Transactions Since the Halving
25.4.2024
Runes have contributed to up to 68% of Bitcoin transactions since the halving, however, the fees earned by Bitcoin miners have started to dwindle.
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Runes make up 68% of all Bitcoin transactions since launch
25.4.2024
Runes continues to make up the vast majority of Bitcoin transactions, however the fees earned by Bitcoin miners from Runes has slightly tailed off since the record-setting halving day
DeFi’s ‘unknown and unpredictable’ risks curb institutional use — Fireblocks VP
24.4.2024
Institutions are keen on DeFi, and its use among them is growing, but on-chain risks are hamstringing further adoption, says Fireblocks’ Shahar Madar
Indonesian President Cautions Against Crypto in Money Laundering Risks
24.4.2024
Indonesian President Joko Widodo highlights the significant risks of money laundering through crypto asset and NFT transactions, citing $8.6 billion in suspicious activities in 2021.
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BlockDAG’s $19.8M presale & moon keynote teaser relegate Dogecoin’s value increase & Cardano’s price surge
24.4.2024
BlockDAG is rapidly emerging as a standout in the cryptocurrency sector, distinguishing itself significantly from the likes of Dogecoin and Cardano. With a formidable $19.8 million garnered in its latest presale, BlockDAG is not just participating in the market; it is actively reshaping it. This...
Paypal Promotes Low-Carbon Bitcoin Mining With New Research Paper
23.4.2024
Paypal, in collaboration with Energy Web and DMG Blockchain Solutions Inc., has introduced an approach to promote environmentally sustainable practices in bitcoin mining. This research-backed initiative encourages miners to utilize low-carbon energy sources by offering financial incentives. Paypal...
BlockDAG’s $19.8M Presale With The Stellar Moonshot Keynote, Shadowing Cardano Price Surge, And Dogecoin Value Increase
23.4.2024
BlockDAG, alongside giants like Cardano and Dogecoin, is making significant waves in the cryptocurrency industry thanks to its superior technology and successful presale event that garnered $19.8 million. The recent moonshot teaser and the impending Cardano transactions and Dogecoin payments...
Bitcoin Transaction Fees Plummet to Single Digits After Record High of $128 on Halving Day
22.4.2024
Bitcoin transaction fees experienced a significant drop just one day after reaching an all-time high average of $128 on April 20, coinciding with the fourth Bitcoin halving.
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IRS Releases Draft of 2025 Digital Asset Reporting Form for US Taxpayers
20.4.2024
The United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has recently released a draft of Form 1099-DA for reporting income derived from digital asset transactions.
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Canada To Adopt International Standard For Crypto Tax Reporting – Here’s What That Means
19.4.2024
Canada is set to implement the International Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) for crypto tax reporting by 2026, as per the country's 2024 budget. The move will place new obligations on Canada crypto service providers, such as exchanges and ATM operators, to report transactions and customer...