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JPMorgan’s subsidiary Chase UK to restrict crypto transactions
26.9.2023
Starting from Oct. 16, Chase Bank customers in the United Kingdom will no longer be able to make crypto transactions
Decade-Old ‘Sleeping Bitcoins’ Awaken: $8 Million Moved From 2012 Addresses
25.9.2023
In 2023, there’s been a marked uptick in activity from so-called ‘sleeping bitcoins’ that date back to 2012. After eight transactions totaling 520 BTC from 2012 spent four days ago, an address from 2012 moved 149.99 BTC at block height 809,204 on Sunday afternoon. The wallet...
What Are Rollups? Ethereum’s Main Scaling Solution Examined
20.9.2023
Rollups are structures that have been designed as a way of scaling Ethereum’s capacity to process transactions and data. They group a bunch of tasks and compute them offchain, only posting the result of these transactions to Ethereum, allowing more data to be piled up on L1 (layer one)....
Tron shows signs of improvement with 4.8-m daily transactions – Will this boost TRX price?
20.9.2023
The number of daily transactions on the Tron (TRX) blockchain platform – lauded for its high throughput and decentralized applications – has recently skyrocketed. This remarkable surge, which has reached an impressive 4.8 million daily transactions, has caught the eye of...
Bitcoin Shatters Records With Over 703,000 Transactions Confirmed in a Single Day as Ordinal Inscriptions Soar
19.9.2023
The count of Bitcoin ordinal inscriptions is on an upward trajectory, with the tally now eclipsing a staggering 33 million. Additionally, a milestone was achieved on September 15, 2023, when the Bitcoin blockchain set a new record by registering an astonishing 440,760 inscriptions in a single...
From $10,000 to $24 Million: 909 ‘Sleeping Bitcoins’ From 2012 Stir After 11 Years
18.9.2023
According to records, a batch of five transactions from “sleeping bitcoin” addresses, established more than 11 years ago in 2012, transferred 909.89 BTC valued at $24.88 million. The value of the whale’s cache of bitcoin when it was acquired was less than $10,000. The 11-Year...
Base Network hits almost 2M transactions in a day, still lags Polygon, BSC
17.9.2023
Base surpassed other layer-2 networks like Optimism and Arbitrum in terms of daily transactions but still lagged behind Polygon and BSC
Deciphering the Differences Between Proof-of-Stake and Proof-of-Work
17.9.2023
As cryptocurrencies continue to evolve, two key consensus mechanisms have emerged for validating transactions on the blockchain: proof-of-work (PoW) and proof-of-stake (PoS). This explainer will examine how these protocols differ and the unique benefits and drawbacks of each. Consensus Mechanisms...
Debunking Crypto Myths: An Analysis of Kenyan Interior Minister’s Crypto Activity and Terror Funding Argument
17.9.2023
Despite Kenyan Interior Minister Kithure Kindiki’s recent attempt to revive the old crypto terrorism funding narrative, evidence suggests that criminal elements primarily use conventional financial systems when transferring funds. Contrary to Kindiki’s claims, crypto transactions...
Dormant 2012 ‘Sleeping Bitcoin’ Addresses Spring to Life, Moving $8.6M in Vintage Coins
16.9.2023
Onchain evidence reveals that three dormant ‘sleeping bitcoin’ addresses, established in January 2012, have awakened, moving a total of 325.19 bitcoin valued at over $8.6 million after an 11-year hiatus. Vintage Bitcoin Vaults Open: $8.6M Moved From 2012 Dormant Addresses Bitcoin News...
Coinbase’s Base Blockchain Hits Record High for Daily Transactions, Eclipsing Rivals
15.9.2023
FriendTech, which is only available on Base, is driving a significant portion of the activity, according to IntoTheBlock
Bitcoin’s Mempool Congestion: Unconfirmed Transactions Approach 700,000 in September
15.9.2023
Over the last fortnight, the quantity of unconfirmed bitcoin (BTC) transactions has consistently exceeded the 500,000 mark, nearly touching 700,000 on September 6, 2023. Metrics indicate that Bitcoin’s mempool, a shortened term for “memory pool,” has not completely cleared...
Remitano Crypto Exchange Faces Possible Hack, $2.7 Million Withdrawn in Suspicious Transactions
15.9.2023
On September 14, crypto exchange Remitano faced an alarming situation with a suspicious withdrawal of approximately $2.7 million in cryptocurrencies, triggering concerns of a potential security breach.
Around 12:45 UTC, Cyvers, a blockchain analytics platform, alerted the crypto community about...
BNB Chain Layer 2 Goes Live
15.9.2023
BNB Chain, the Binance-backed decentralized blockchain network, has announced the launch of Opbnb, its expansion layer built using the Optimism OP stack. The new network allows users to enjoy low-fee transactions in a high-throughput, high-speed transactional layer optimized for interactive...
Biggest Movers: TRX Rises to Strongest Point Since July, SOL Extends Gains
14.9.2023
Tron was a big mover on Thursday, as recent reports suggest that the blockchain platform has been processing an average of 4.8 million daily transactions. The token has now surged higher for three consecutive sessions, and looks set to collide with a key resistance level. Solana was also in...
Coinbase To Implement Bitcoin Lightning Network For Faster Transactions Amid Growing Competition
13.9.2023
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has announced the decision to integrate the Bitcoin (BTC) lightning network aimed at cheaper and faster transactions.
The move will see the exchange join Binance, Bitstamp, Kraken, and OKX in implementing the solution as the competition for the global market thickens....
What Is XRP? A Brief History of the Real-Time Gross Settlement System
13.9.2023
While Ripple has its critics, there exists a passionate ‘army’ of XRP advocates who firmly believe it represents the future of decentralized finance and cross-border settlement. In this Learning and Insights guide, our objective is to walk you through a brief history of Ripple and...
Russian Central Bank May ‘Mark’ CBDC Tokens to Track Digital Ruble Transactions
12.9.2023
The Russian Central Bank says it may look to “mark” or “color-code” digital ruble tokens to help it track CBDC transactions.
Per Tass, the bank said it would “consider the possibility” of issuing super-traceable tokens.
But, speaking at a financial forum, the bank’s Deputy Governor Alexei...
Dormant Bitcoin Awakenings: $958 Million in ‘Sleeping Coins’ Stir in 2023
11.9.2023
In 2023, a notable wave of dormant ‘sleeping bitcoin’ transactions resurfaced, totaling a staggering 37,330 BTC valued at $958 million based on current BTC exchange rates. Throughout the year, analysis revealed that these inactive bitcoin wallets from 2010 and 2011 are becoming...
Dash: Transforming transactions and play in the digital age!
11.9.2023
Dash is making a big impact on online globe transactions safer than ever. The distributed blockchain network of blockchain technology is redefining global financial transactions. Likewise, Dash provides a variety of methods that enable users wherever in the world to enjoy even more online material....