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Iraq Issues Ban on US Dollar Transactions to Bolster Usage of Iraqi Dinar
16.5.2023
The government of Iraq issued a ban on using the U.S. dollar for conducting business transactions on May 14. The ban, which is already in effect, is designed to bolster the usage of the Iraqi dinar, the fiat currency of the country, and to reduce the influence of the dollar and its exploitation...
Despite Transfers Lingering in the Mempool, Bitcoin’s Daily Transaction Rate Taps All-Time High
16.5.2023
Bitcoin is on a roll in 2023, breaking records left and right. For instance, on May 2, at block height 787,895, the cryptocurrency’s hashrate soared to 491 exahash per second (EH/s). Moreover, on April 20, at block height 786,240, the difficulty hit a new high of 48.71 trillion....
Bitcoin Makes Progress in Clearing Backlog, but Lightning Network Capacity and Channels Dropped Amid Congestion
14.5.2023
In the past week, the Bitcoin network has made progress in resolving its congestion issues. On May 7, 2023, the number of unconfirmed transactions reached an all-time high of over 500,000 transfers, causing a major backlog. However, as of today, that number has been reduced to 263,406. Currently...
IRS, Chainalysis Helping Ukraine Track Russians Using Crypto to Evade Sanctions
14.5.2023
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) said it’s working closely with Ukraine to help it trace crypto transactions of Russian sanctions evaders. The agency is providing the Ukrainians access to a Chainalysis tool as well as specialized training to Ukrainian law enforcement. IRS Offers Ukraine...
10 Southeast Asian Nations Challenge Dollar Dominance With Push for Local Currencies
14.5.2023
The leaders of 10 Southeast Asian nations, members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), have agreed to “encourage the use of local currencies for economic and financial transactions.” The group comprises Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar...
Ethereum Patch Set to Fix Transaction Finality Challenges After Second Bout Disrupts Network
13.5.2023
On Friday, Ethereum’s Beacon chain encountered yet another bout of transaction finality challenges, reminiscent of the glitch experienced on May 11, 2023. For over an hour, the blockchain stopped the process of finalizing blocks. However, Superphiz, an Ethereum developer, emphasized that...
Ordinals and BRC-20 will disappear in a matter of months, JAN3 CEO says
13.5.2023
The hype around Bitcoin Ordinals and BRC-20 tokens is unsustainable and will fade away in a matter of months, according to JAN3 CEO Samson Mow
Ethereum Resumes Finalizing Blocks after Second Performance Hiccup in 24 Hours
12.5.2023
Finality refers to the guarantee that a block cannot be altered and removed from the Ethereum blockchain
BRC20 Token Economy Thrives Amidst Crypto Downturn, Surging 53% in Five Days
12.5.2023
Despite the broader crypto-economy experiencing a downward trajectory, dropping 1.59% in the past 24 hours and hovering around $1.11 trillion, the BRC20 token economy has bucked this trend, expanding from $279 million to over $427 million within five days. Impervious to Market Slump, BRC20 Tokens...
Temporary Transaction Finality Glitch Disrupts Ethereum Network for 25 Minutes, Developers Investigate the Cause
12.5.2023
Ethereum had issues processing transactions on May 11, 2023, at around 4:13 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, and transaction finality issues lasted for roughly 25 minutes. Currently, developers do not know what caused the issue and the blockchain is now running normally. Ethereum Network Experiences...
Ethereum Mainnet Was Unable to Fully Finalize Transactions for 25 Minutes
11.5.2023
Developers resolved the finalization issues and are investigating what caused the outage
Bitcoin’s High Fees Brought Back Bull Market-Level Mining Revenue, But Not for Long
11.5.2023
The transaction fees debacle might be a short lived revenue bump for the miners but provides a glimpse of the future for the miners
Bitcoin Network Starts to Clear Congestion, Onchain Fees Drop by 90%
11.5.2023
On May 7, 2023, the Bitcoin network was plagued with an overwhelming 500,000 unconfirmed transactions, causing a major bottleneck in the system. However, the good news is that the congestion has been clearing, resulting in a significant reduction in onchain fees, which have now dropped below $5....
Ordinals good or bad for Bitcoin? Supporters and opposers raise voices
11.5.2023
Bitcoin miners, exchanges and layer-2 builders have different reasons to support or oppose Bitcoin Ordinals
Fueled by artistic passion, NFTs have found a permanent home in the art world
11.5.2023
NFTs have democratized access to the art world in unprecedented ways, unlocking new opportunities for artists who might otherwise not have been able to make a living from their passions
A ‘Tremendous Variety of Possible Transaction Types’ — A Look at the Conversation Between Nakamoto and Andresen
11.5.2023
The Bitcoin mempool, otherwise known as the network’s transaction backlog, is still clogged with over 390,000 transactions waiting to be processed by miners. To clear the mempool, more than 190 blocks need to be mined. As the scaling issues continue to plague the network, a conversation between...
Ethereum validators earn a record $46M as staking rewards rate surges
10.5.2023
Ethereum's staking rewards hit a record 8.6% post-Merge, with validators earning $46 million in the first week of May, citing the memecoin craze responsible
Bitcoin ‘under siege’ by BRC-20 coins with soaring fees, claims analyst
10.5.2023
Bitcoin transactions and fees are at high levels, and 400,000 of them are still unconfirmed on the blockchain
Litecoin Transactions Hit Record High as Bitcoin Fees Surge Amid BRC-20 Frenzy
9.5.2023
Transaction fees on the Bitcoin blockchain have hit a two-year high due to the growing popularity of so-called BRC-20 tokens
Bitcoin Community Divided: Scaling Challenges Trigger Intense Debate as Mempool Overflows
9.5.2023
This week, the Bitcoin community has been abuzz with discussions about the network’s scaling challenges. As the blockchain’s transfer fees continue to surge, the backlog of transactions stuck in the mempool has hit an unprecedented high. Crypto enthusiasts have been sharing their...