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Dormant Wallets Stir: 89 Legacy Addresses Move $348M in Bitcoin in January
4.2.2025
In January 2025, bitcoin exhibited modest volatility yet clung steadfastly above the $100,000 threshold through much of the month’s closing weeks. Within this period, dormant holdings totaling 3,422.29 BTC—equivalent to $348.11 million at prevailing valuations—stirred into...
Fewer Transfers, Greater Debate: Bitcoin’s Low Transfer Volume Puts Network Incentives in Question
2.2.2025
This weekend, proponents of bitcoin and digital asset enthusiasts have fixated on a striking development: the blockchain’s mempool—a holding zone for pending transactions—has nearly evaporated, while daily transfer volumes have plunged to notable lows. Though many proponents...
Bitcoin’s Mempool Empties to Record Lows—Is Onchain Activity Drying Up?
1.2.2025
According to the latest statistics, following the first week of January, the number of unconfirmed transactions in the mempool has plummeted from slightly more than 200,000 to the current 7,723—a low not seen since 2022. Bitcoin Blockchain Activity Dips—Mempool at Lowest Level Since...
Vintage 2012 and 2013 Bitcoin Wallets Move Millions After Years of Inactivity
31.1.2025
As January draws to a close, a bitcoin wallet that had remained untouched since its creation on May 17, 2012, suddenly sprang to life, moving 204.46 BTC—now valued at $21.4 million—for the first time in nearly 13 years. Shortly after this transaction, two additional dormant addresses...
El Salvador’s Bitcoin holdings grow by 162 BTC with daily buys
23.8.2024
With each new Bitcoin purchase, the country’s financial future becomes increasingly tied to the fortunes of an unpredictable crypto market
Historic Drop in Bitcoin Revenue Leaves Miners Struggling
4.8.2024
After peaking at 677 exahash per second (EH/s) on July 25, Bitcoin’s network hashrate declined to 629 EH/s as of Aug. 4. The recent uptick in Bitcoin’s mining difficulty, coupled with the subsequent drop in its price, has driven bitcoin mining revenue to record lows. Monthly Bitcoin...
TON’s Teleport BTC bridge will be ‘highly resistant’ to private key compromises
19.7.2024
TON Foundation marketing director Jack Booth explained that the protocol will ensure that private keys are not created or held by a single party
Bitcoin block size hits yearly low: Impact of BTC halving?
19.6.2024
Despite Bitcoin’s block size hitting a yearly low, the Runes minting market continues to show strong activity and profitability
Bitcoin Runes outperforms BRC-20 in onchain activity
12.6.2024
Since April 2024, Runes have led Bitcoin network activity, outpacing both Ordinals and BRC-20 in transaction share
Blockchain Basics Act Introduced in Ohio, South Carolina, and Mississippi
19.2.2024
The Blockchain Basics Act, a series of regulations aimed at safeguarding people’s cryptocurrency rights at a state level, has been introduced in three more U.S. states: Ohio, South Carolina, and Mississippi. With this move, similar cryptocurrency regulation has been introduced in seven states...
Blockchain Basics Act Reaches Tennessee, 16 Legislatures Working on Similar Bills
5.2.2024
The Blockchain Basics Act, a bill that seeks to secure the rights of state citizens regarding cryptocurrency ownership, self-custody, and mining, has reached Tennessee. The bill, supported by the Satoshi Action Fund, was introduced to the State House by Rep. Kevin Vaughan and simultaneously to...
Donald Trump’s Bitcoin Oridnals NFT Collection Sparks Controversy
19.1.2024
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has launched yet another series of digital collectibles, sparking controversy in the cryptocurrency community. Trump’s latest creation is hosted on the Bitcoin (BTC) blockchain but has a unique twist. Trump Digital Trading Cards on Bitcoin Ordinals Come with...
Cryptic Clues: Mysterious Ordinals Inscription Hints at ‘Cursed’ Bitcoin Art – What’s Going On?
16.1.2024
A cryptic message has recently surfaced on the Bitcoin (BTC) blockchain, leaving the crypto community buzzing with curiosity. The message, discovered within Ordinals inscription 55,365,041, has ignited the imaginations of Bitcoin enthusiasts. Many are eager to decipher its enigmatic meaning...
‘Blockchain Basics Act’ Introduced in Missouri Takes the Bitcoin Regulation Battle to State Level
6.1.2024
The Blockchain Basics Act, introduced recently into the Missouri State House, seeks to guarantee crypto-related rights, including self-custody, transacting, mining, and staking, to the state’s people. Proposed by Rep. Phil Christofanelli, the bill aims to take the crypto legislation fight...
Bitcoin Flips Ethereum for the First Time in 24-Hour NFT Sales Shift
8.11.2023
On Wednesday, November 8, 2023, the Bitcoin blockchain saw its non-fungible token (NFT) asset sales surpass those on the Ethereum platform, marking a historic shift during a single-day span. According to the analytics provided by cryptoslam.io, Bitcoin-based NFT transactions amounted to $17.17...
$21 Million in ‘Sleeping Bitcoins’ Awaken After Years of Dormancy
6.9.2023
Despite Bitcoin’s (BTC) price dipping 6.4% this week and hovering below the $26K mark, a flurry of activity was noted between September 5th and 6th as several substantial ‘sleeping bitcoins’ stirred. After a lull of slightly over six years, an individual splurged 359.92...
Bitcoin Price Prediction as Tether Discontinues USDT Support on BTC Blockchain – Will Crypto Prices Keep Falling?
18.8.2023
Bitcoin (BTC), the largest cryptocurrency globally, has experienced a downward trajectory in recent months, with its price sliding from $28,000 to approximately $26,220 today.
This decline can be attributed in part to Tether's recent move. Tether, the leading stablecoin, decided to stop...
A Tumultuous August: Peaks and Valleys in Bitcoin’s Ordinal Inscription Saga
14.8.2023
Statistics reveal a continued trend in the number of Ordinal inscriptions, which recently eclipsed the 23 million mark. The month of August, however, has experienced two notable dips, each registering fewer than 100,000 inscriptions per day. These low points in August occurred specifically...
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...
If Microstrategy Chose ETH Over BTC, the Firm Would Be up 54% and Ahead by More Than $2B, Data Reveals
12.6.2023
At 1:19 p.m. Eastern Time on Sunday, June 11, 2023, Microstrategy, a publicly-listed company, had 140,000 bitcoin (BTC) on its balance sheet. Despite this impressive figure, a data analyst at blockchaincenter.net compiled metrics that reveal the company’s investment has decreased in value...