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US Dollar Dominance in Global Payments Strengthens, SWIFT Data Shows
27.8.2023
The U.S. dollar’s dominance in global payments has strengthened, according to data compiled by global financial messaging service SWIFT. The share of SWIFT FX transactions involving the U.S. dollar rose to a record 46% in July. In addition, the share of the transactions involving the Chinese yuan...
Bitcoin Miners Navigate Record Challenges and August’s Dual Difficulty Hike
23.8.2023
Bitcoin miners faced another uphill battle this month, marking the second straight increase in mining difficulty. On August 22, at block height 804,384, the difficulty surged by 6.17%. This fresh peak in Bitcoin’s difficulty sets a new record, intensifying the challenge for miners...
As Ordinal Transaction Dominance Soars, NFT Advocates Question Bitcoin’s Reported Downturn
21.8.2023
Metrics reveal a significant day for the Bitcoin blockchain as 411,511 Ordinal inscriptions were minted Sunday, clinching the title of the second most prolific day for inscriptions ever. Additionally, over the past seven days, Ordinal inscriptions represented a hefty 53.9% of all transaction...
SEI’s Rocky Start: New L1 Crypto Token Dives 65% in 3 Days Amid Market Turmoil
18.8.2023
The newly listed cryptocurrency SEI took a substantial hit after its debut, plummeting over 65% from its peak value in just three days. The coin’s latest 13% tumble mirrored a decline in the broader crypto market in the last 24 hours. New L1 Token Plummets 65% From Record High Enter SEI, the latest...
Argentines Flock to Stablecoins Amidst Record Devaluation Numbers
18.8.2023
Argentines are flocking to purchase stablecoins to protect their savings as the peso loses value. Local cryptocurrency sources reported an increase of up to 500% in the crypto volumes moved, mostly in stablecoins like USDT, to shield incomes against the raging devaluation registered after...
Bitcoin soars in Argentina as Javier Milei wins presidential primary
17.8.2023
Despite slumping in global crytocurrency markets, Bitcoin has jumped to new highs in Argentine after BTC-friendly presidential candidate Javier Milei won the primary vote on August 13
Is Bitcoin’s record-low volatility and decline in short-term holders a bull market signal?
15.8.2023
Traders believe that Bitcoin’s low volatility is a bull market signal, but their bias could be preventing them from acknowledging potentially negative macro outcomes
Bitcoin Depot Q2 revenue jumps 18% y/y as it plans ATM adds after NASDAQ listing
15.8.2023
Bitcoin Depot records $197.5 million in revenue in the second quarter for 2023 spurred on by partnerships with various American retail stores
IEA Report: Oil Prices on the Brink of Soaring as Supply Narrows and Demand Shatters Records
12.8.2023
The stage is set for a potentially striking upswing in global oil prices, as supply constricts and demand ascends to unprecedented levels. With oil reserves dwindling at a breakneck pace, OPEC’s spare capacity restrained, and powerhouse consumers like China and India snapping up record...
NFT Sales Jump 6.59%: A Week of Growth, Dominance of Ethereum, and Record-Breaking Collections
12.8.2023
In the past seven days, the non-fungible token (NFT) market has seen a slight rise, recording sales of $106.87 million — an increase of 6.59% from the previous week. Ethereum-based NFTs made a significant contribution, accounting for 56.35% of the total weekly sales, or roughly $60.23...
Bank of America Says PayPal’s Stablecoin Will Not Record Significant Adoption In The Coming Months
11.8.2023
A new report by the Bank of America suggests that PayPal’s new stablecoin, PYUSD will not record the projected adoption in the near term citing tougher competition and indifference of investors.
Per the report, the launch of the new stablecoin by the financial giant is great for the digital asset...
Glassnode Data Reveals Bitcoin HODLers Reach New Record: Long-Term Holders Now Control More BTC Than Ever
8.8.2023
The staunchest Bitcoiners, known in industry terms as long-term holders, now control more Bitcoin (BTC) than ever before, new data from blockchain analytics firm Glassnode has revealed.
According to the data, the so-called long-term holder supply now stands at 14.599 million BTC, representing...
Bitcoin Faces Increased Risk Relative to Stocks: Commodity Strategist Mike McGlone Warns of Challenges
7.8.2023
Seasoned commodity strategist Mike McGlone says bitcoin is now riskier relative to stocks, while he further warned that economic downturn pressures may hold silver prices at bay. Bitcoin Volatility Low, Silver Faces Challenges: McGlone In a client communication dated August 2, 2023, the prominent...
Crypto-centered public companies record profit beating Q2 estimates
7.8.2023
The rise in crypto prices, as well as non-trading revenues, became key to profitability for many of these companies
SHIB, UNI, OKB and HBAR flash bullish signs as Bitcoin volatility hits record low
6.8.2023
Bitcoin remains stuck in a tight range, but select altcoins such as SHIB, UNI, OKB and HBAR are attracting buyers
Bitcoin’s Historic Surge: Record 682,281 Transactions in a Day Mark 2023 as Year of Increased Activity
6.8.2023
In a year marked by historic milestones, the Bitcoin network has recorded its most active period ever, processing the highest number of confirmed transactions per day. The network reached an all-time high on May 1, 2023, with 682,281 transactions. This unprecedented activity began its upward trend...
Creator of Record-Breaking NFT Beeple Purchases First PFP NFT: CryptoPunk #4593
3.8.2023
Beeple, the creator of a $69 million non-fungible token (NFT), has bought his very first profile-picture (PFP) NFT - and it's from one of the world's most popular collections, CryptoPunks.
Mike Winkelmann, known as Beeple, bought CryptoPunk #4593 on Tuesday, August 1, for ETH 113.69 ($208,463)...
Curve Debacle Triggers Transaction Frenzy, Sending Ethereum ‘MEV’ Rewards to Record High
31.7.2023
On July 30, over 6,000 ETH ($11M worth) in so-called Maximal Extractable Value rewards were paid out to Ethereum validators, the most ever for a single day
Worldcoin’s Launch Propels Optimism to Record-Breaking Daily Transaction Volume
28.7.2023
With the recent launch of Worldcoin’s token, worldcoin (WLD), Optimism has experienced a surge in daily transactions, reaching an all-time high on July 27. Data reveals that 944,000 Optimism transactions were processed on Thursday, with WLD transfers closing in on 1 million. WLD Token Arrival...
First Mover Americas: BTC and ETH CME Futures See Record Participation From Big Traders
27.7.2023
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for July 27, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets