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Ethereum Blob Inscriptions Exceed 40%, Triggering Unprecedented ‘Blob Contention’
28.3.2024
Following the debut of the Dencun upgrade and Ethereum blobs, enthusiasts have devised methods to embed data akin to how Ordinal inscriptions operate. Since this development, inscription-based activities now account for over 40% of blob transactions, leading to a significant increase in network...
Ethereum Hit by 'Blobscriptions' in First Stress Test of Blockchain's New Data System
28.3.2024
Ethereum fees for "blobs" – the blockchain's new dedicated class of cheaper data storage – spiked Wednesday after a project called Ethscriptions created a new way of inscribing data, known as “blobscriptions.”
Report: Bitcoin’s Mining Landscape Braces for Shift as Halving Could Slash 100 EH/s of Hashpower
23.3.2024
Based on a recent analysis, numerous outdated bitcoin mining devices likely powered up in response to the latest uptick in bitcoin’s value. However, with the anticipated block reward halving, it’s projected that around 100 exahash per second (EH/s) of computing power might...
Uzbekistan Increases Monthly Fees for Crypto Market Participants
21.3.2024
Uzbekistan's National Agency for Prospective Projects (NAPP) has announced a new directive to raise the monthly fees for those involved in the cryptocurrency market within the country.
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Arbitrum Outpaces Ethereum in Daily Transactions Amidst L2 Networks’ Surge
20.3.2024
Recent statistics reveal that the layer two (L2) network Arbitrum has experienced a significant increase in daily transactions. On Tuesday, the network’s daily transactions even exceeded those on the Ethereum platform. Additionally, following Ethereum’s Dencun upgrade, other L2 networks...
Grayscale CEO confirms to bring down fees for Bitcoin ETF
20.3.2024
Grayscale currently has a management fee of 1.5%. That is higher than what its competitors are charging. BlackRock and Fidelity charge a lower fee and intend to capture most of the market share. However, there could be a change in the tide, for the Chief Executive Officer of Grayscale has confirmed...
GBTC Experiences Its Largest Daily Drain Yet, Nearly 239,000 BTC Gone in Under 70 Days
19.3.2024
According to the latest statistics, Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) experienced its most significant outflow on March 18, 2024, totaling $643 million. Onchain experts have closely observed GBTC’s activities as a considerable number of bitcoin have been moved out of the trust’s...
Jimmy Zhao, Senior Solution Architect at BNB Chain, on DeFi, AI, DePIN, Fully On-Chain Gaming, and One BNB | Ep. 318
19.3.2024
Jimmy Zhao talks about BNB Chain and Binance being separate entities, different layers of BNB Chain coming into a unified platform, shifting to fully on-chain models, bringing 15x lower fees, plans for more Layer-2 innovations, AI and DePIN projects the team's working with, and their focus...
Grayscale CEO Believes Bitcoin ETF Fees Will Drop Over Time: CNBC
19.3.2024
GBTC has seen $12 billion in outflows since due in part to its high fees compared to its competitors
Judge Condemns SEC’s Handling of DEBT Box Case, Ordered to Reimburse Legal Costs
19.3.2024
The US Securities and Exchange Commission was sanctioned for its controversial restraining order against crypto firm DEBT Box, a March 18 court filing showed.
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Nigeria’s SEC Proposes 400% Registration Fee Increase for Crypto Firms
19.3.2024
Nigeria's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has put forward amendments to the regulatory framework governing platforms offering cryptocurrency services, suggesting a significant increase in registration fees for crypto exchanges.
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Nigeria's SEC Proposes 400% Increase to Crypto Firm Registration Fees
18.3.2024
The regulator proposed increases to all supervision fees as the country cracks down on the crypto industry
Speculation Rises on Whether Bitcoin’s Halving Is Reflected in Current Prices
14.3.2024
Bitcoin has witnessed new highs in its price lately, with the premier cryptocurrency experiencing an over 60% increase since the beginning of the year. Meanwhile, the crypto community is abuzz with debates on whether the impending halving event is already reflected in the price. There’s...
Developers Upload Script of Jerry Seinfeld’s ‘Bee Movie’ on Ethereum as Gas Fees Plunge After Dencun
14.3.2024
Copying and pasting the Bee Movie script is a niche internet meme that originated on Tumblr and quickly spread to Reddit, YouTube, Facebook, and other social media platforms
Ethereum’s Dencun Upgrade Goes Live, Promises Lower Fees and Enhanced Scalability
13.3.2024
The Dencun upgrade was seamlessly integrated into the Ethereum mainnet at 9:55 Eastern Time (ET) on March 13, 2024. The upgrade officially went live at Beacon slot 8626176. Ethereum’s Leap Forward with Dencun Upgrade Expected to drastically lower the transaction costs for layer two (L2)...
Ethereum Price Prediction as Dencun Upgrade Successfully Goes Live – Where Next for ETH?
13.3.2024
The Ethereum (ETH) price is consolidating just below $4,000 and close to multi-year highs in wake of the successful implementation of the Dencun upgrade, that, amongst other things, is set to deliver a major boost to the Ethereum ecosystem via delivering a significant reduction in Ethereum layer-2...
Ethereum Activates 'Dencun' Upgrade, in Landmark Move to Reduce Data Fees
13.3.2024
A key element of the upgrade is to enable a new place for storing data on the blockchain – referred to as "proto-danksharding," which gives room for a dedicated space that is separate from regular transactions, and at a lower cost
Starknet to Reduce Transaction Fees as Ethereum’s Dencun Hard Fork Takes Place
13.3.2024
Starknet Foundation said it is introducing new initiatives to reduce fees, which benefits users and developers in parallel to the Ethereum Dencun hard fork.
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VanEck Spot Bitcoin ETF Sees Record $119M Inflow After Fee Cut to 0%
12.3.2024
VanEck waived the management fee for its spot bitcoin ETF for a year or until reaching $1.5 billion in assets under management
Ethereum Blockchain Counts Down to 'Dencun' Upgrade, Set to Reduce Fees
12.3.2024
The upgrade is designed to usher in a new era of cheaper fees for the growing array of layer-2 networks that operate on top of Ethereum