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93 Blocks, $71 Million in Fees: Bitcoin Mining Revenue Booms Post-Halving
20.4.2024
Since the halving, miners have successfully extracted 93 blocks, accumulating a significant 1,087.99 bitcoins valued at approximately $71.04 million solely from transaction fees. As of 2:00 p.m. EDT on Saturday, the current metrics indicate a high-priority transaction cost of 492 satoshis...
Bitcoin Halving, Runes Proliferation Results in Historic Fee Increases, Crypto Community Reacts
20.4.2024
Following the Bitcoin halving event, onchain fees climbed to over $240 per transaction just an hour later, and as of now, a high-priority transfer costs between $52 and $78 per transaction at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time on Saturday. The increasing fees have prompted a flood of comments from individuals...
Bitcoin Market Update: Post-Halving Price Dynamics and Market Movements
20.4.2024
Bitcoin’s market value has experienced significant shifts following the recent halving event at block height 840,000, which saw onchain fees soar beyond $240 per transaction. This pivotal change coincides with a notable fluctuation in price, demonstrating a complex interplay of supply...
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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Runes Proliferate on Bitcoin, Sparking New Token Sales on Specific Markets
20.4.2024
In the 12 hours following the introduction of the Runes protocol, bitcoin miners have collected substantial fees as the rush to mint runes now dominates block space. Presently, numerous runes exist on the Bitcoin blockchain, with several being offered on marketplaces such as Okx and Magic Eden....
Bitcoin Miners Smash Previous Revenue Records Post-Halving; Over $54M Collected in 60 Blocks
20.4.2024
Since the halving, 63 blocks have been mined, and bitcoin miners have accumulated substantial fees following a dramatic increase in the fee rate. This surge took the cost per transaction from $18 to over $245, recorded at 9:00 p.m. EDT on Friday evening. Since then fees have dropped and by Saturday...
Reserve Bank of New Zealand Releases Digital Currency Consultation Paper
20.4.2024
The Reserve Bank of Zealand has said the proposed digital version of the country’s physical cash would provide universal access to central bank money, either in physical cash or digital form. According to the central bank, the digital version will not only be government-backed but will also...
Proposed Settlement: Crypto Users Weigh Dropping Lawsuit Against Sam Bankman-Fried
20.4.2024
A group of cryptocurrency users involved in a class-action lawsuit against former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried has recently reached a proposed settlement.
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Worldcoin Rejects Buenos Aires’ Claims Regarding Abusive User Contract Clauses
20.4.2024
Worldcoin, the digital biometric identification project, has rejected the claims made by Buenos Aires regarding possible infringements of customer protection laws. The organization told local sources that it answered Buenos Aires’ requirements since January to show the transparency...
After Halving Event, Bitcoin Transaction Fees Soar to Over $240
20.4.2024
Upon reaching block height 840,000, when the mining pool Viabtc collected 37.626 bitcoin in fees worth $2.39 million, the expense for onchain transfers climbed, surpassing $240 per transaction. Block 840,003 recorded 16.06 bitcoins in fee payments, and block 840,004 accumulated 24 bitcoins in fees...
Halving Milestone: Block 840,000 Mined, Ushering in a New Chapter as Bitcoin Miners Face Shrinking Rewards
20.4.2024
At 8:12 p.m. ET on Friday., April 19, 2024, the Bitcoin network marked its fourth block reward halving at block height 840,000. Block 840,000 was mined by Viabtc, securing the notable ‘epic satoshi’ for the fortunate mining pool and a 3.125 BTC reward. The Halving Is Now Complete...
Crypto Education Gains Traction During Financial Capability Month
20.4.2024
While initiatives have been taking place to help educate Americans about the traditional finance sector, opportunities around crypto education are also being presented this month.
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Tether Officially Reorganizes, Announces Four Different Business Divisions
20.4.2024
Tether, one of the largest companies in the cryptocurrency industry, has announced a reorganization of its business operations, seeking to restructure to support its expansion. Tether will now have four business divisions: Tether Data, focused on tech developments; Tether Finance, dedicated to...
Indian Man Pleads Guilty to Creating Spoofed Coinbase Website, Stealing $9.5M in Crypto
20.4.2024
According to court documents, Chirag Tomar used his ill-gotten gains to buy Rolexes, Lamborghinis, Porches and more
Stablecoin Market Climbs $2.81B in a Week, Nearing $160B Valuation
19.4.2024
Over the past seven days, the stablecoin sector has expanded by $2.81 billion, bringing the dollar-pegged cryptocurrency market close to a total valuation of $160 billion. A significant portion of this growth, exceeding $2 billion, is attributed to the increase in USDT’s market...
Top Crypto Gainers Today on DEXScreener – RBOT, BRUNES, ALK
19.4.2024
As Bitcoin (BTC) hovers just above the $64,000 level with the issuance rate halving just hours away and most other major altcoins trade with little by way of impetus, traders are turning to on-chain crypto market monitoring tools like DEXScreener as they hunt for top crypto gainers today.
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Foundry to Isolate and Monetize Bitcoin Halving’s ‘Epic Satoshi,’ Distributing Earnings Among Pool Members
19.4.2024
Foundry, a digital assets mining and staking company, has announced that it plans to monetize what it has called the “epic satoshi,” the first satoshi of the halving block, via Ordinals. If the company mines it through its mining pool, it plans to distribute the proceeds to its members...
IRS Unveils Form Your Broker May Send Next Year to Report Your Crypto Moves
19.4.2024
The U.S. Internal Revenue Services (IRS) has previewed what crypto investors' future tax form might look like when it finishes its much-debated rule on how cryptocurrency transactions should be reported to the federal government
Best Crypto to Buy Now April 19 – Bitcoin, Dogwifhat, THORChain
19.4.2024
With the Bitcoin halving now just hours away, investors are asking whether BTC is the best crypto to buy now.
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Economist Peter Schiff Declares ‘Bitcoin Fad is Over’ as Gold Prices Soar
19.4.2024
After the overnight Israeli retaliatory strikes against Iran, gold prices have settled around $2,388 per ounce, having briefly touched the $2,400 mark right after the events. Over the last five days, gold has increased by 1.85%, while bitcoin has declined by 8% since the onset of the conflict last...