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Bitcoin Miner Rewards Shrink Below Pre-Halving Levels as Network Fees Fall Sharply
21.4.2024
After experiencing a period of high fees, onchain transfer costs on the Bitcoin network have decreased significantly. On Friday, the fees peaked at $240 per transaction, but by now they have fallen to just $11.06 each. Since reaching block height 840,179, miners are now earning less bitcoin...
Meme Coins Outperform Broader Crypto Market With Notable Gains
21.4.2024
In the past 24 hours, the meme coin crypto economy has risen by 9.6% against the U.S. dollar. The Solana-based meme token BONK emerged as the day’s top performer, climbing 41.8%, while FLOKI saw an 18.7% increase. Top Meme Coins Register Impressive Gains As of April 21, 2024, the meme coin...
The Runes Economy: Navigating the Booming Market of Bitcoin-Derived Tokens
21.4.2024
While the BRC20 token economy’s market valuation surpasses $2.8 billion, according to one leading market cap aggregation website, tokens derived from the Runes protocol are beginning to experience price discovery following the launch of the new token standard. The following is a look...
Massive BTC Market Turbulence, Analyst Predicts $650K BTC Price, and More — Week in Review
21.4.2024
Last weekend witnessed a significant decline in Bitcoin prices that continued throughout the week, resulting in a $4,500 drop and erasing $167 million in BTC long positions within just an hour. Despite this turbulence, onchain analyst Willy Woo forecasts a potential rise in Bitcoin’s price...
Nigerian Blockchain-Based Payment Startup, Ivorypay, Partners With Stablecoin Issuer, Tether
21.4.2024
A Nigerian startup specializing in blockchain-based payments and remittances has entered into a partnership arrangement with the stablecoin issuer Tether. The arrangement is expected to extend the benefits of stable digital transactions to a larger number of consumers and businesses across...
FTX Founder Bankman-Fried Agrees to Settlement, Aids Legal Action Against Celebrities
21.4.2024
In a significant turn of events, former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried has agreed to a settlement with investors, providing crucial cooperation in ongoing lawsuits against high-profile celebrities. The settlement, pending court approval, could mark a pivotal moment in the extensive legal battles...
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon: Bitcoin Is a Fraud, There’s No Hope for BTC as a Currency
21.4.2024
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has doubled down on his anti-bitcoin stance, emphasizing that the crypto is a fraud with no future as a currency. “It’s a Ponzi scheme,” the executive stressed. However, despite his strong opinion about bitcoin, JPMorgan is an authorized...
IRS Releases Draft Tax Form for Digital Assets — Expert Raises ‘Major Privacy and Security Concerns’
21.4.2024
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released a draft tax Form 1099-DA for reporting digital asset proceeds from broker transactions. Brokers, including unhosted wallet providers, are required to report proceeds from digital asset dispositions to the IRS. A crypto tax expert has highlighted...
Deutsche Bank Expects Bitcoin Price to ‘Stay High’ After Halving — JPMorgan Disagrees
21.4.2024
JPMorgan Chase and Deutsche Bank have weighed in on potential price movements for bitcoin following the halving. “We continue to expect prices to stay high,” Deutsche Bank analysts said. JPMorgan analysts, however, stated that they “see downside for the bitcoin price post...
New Stablecoin Bill Faces Criticism for Stifling Innovation and Breaching First Amendment
20.4.2024
A new bill co-sponsored by Senators Cynthia Lummis and Kirsten Gillibrand, aimed at regulating stablecoins, has drawn criticism for potentially stifling innovation and breaching First Amendment rights. The bill includes a provision that bans all “algorithmic payment stablecoins,” which...
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 Price Prediction as ‘Bitcoin Halving’ Executes Successfully – Will a New Bull Market Start Now?
20.4.2024
Post-halving, Bitcoin stabilizes at $64,000; experts speculate whether this marks the beginning of a bullish surge or a prelude to more stable valuations
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Bitcoin Halving Sparks Next Bull Run: Cogwise Leads the Charge in Financial Prediction
20.4.2024
In the ever-evolving landscape of cryptocurrencies and financial markets, few events generate as much anticipation and excitement as the Bitcoin halving. As this phenomenon approaches, there’s a palpable buzz in the air, with enthusiasts and investors alike speculating about its potential...
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...
Analyzing Bitgert coin’s potential after the Bitcoin halving
20.4.2024
What if someone told you that there is a coin that can get to a level much higher than Bitcoin in the future? Well, that is what Bitgert’s BRISE coin aims to achieve in the next few years. The Bitgert chain is here to revolutionize the blockchain world and on the other hand, the BRISE …
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....
Grayscale Reveals 0.15% Fees For Its Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF
20.4.2024
Bitcoin ETF provider Grayscale has provided some illustrative details of its spin-off fund, the Bitcoin Mini Trust (BTC), including a more competitive 0.15% fee than the uplisted mothership GBTC product, according to a pro forma financials in its latest filing
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...
Nigerian Central Bank Governor Denies Using Forex Reserves to Defend Local Currency
20.4.2024
The Nigerian central bank governor has refuted claims that the bank is using the country’s foreign exchange reserves to shore up the naira. The governor attributes the decline in reserves to debt repayments and other payments, which are made because they help to maintain Nigeria’s...