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Bitcoin block size hits yearly low: Impact of BTC halving?
19.6.2024
Despite Bitcoin’s block size hitting a yearly low, the Runes minting market continues to show strong activity and profitability
Turkey targets Crypto with new 0.03% transaction tax
14.6.2024
Turkey introduced a 0.03% tax on crypto transactions as part of a major fiscal reform to address the budget deficit caused by recent earthquakes
Bitcoin Runes outperforms BRC-20 in onchain activity
12.6.2024
Since April 2024, Runes have led Bitcoin network activity, outpacing both Ordinals and BRC-20 in transaction share
MultiversX boosts layer-2 transaction speed with Sovereign Chains
11.6.2024
Existing L2 networks can increase their transaction and smart contract throughput by 100 times by utilizing Sovereign Chains
Rapid Fluctuations in Bitcoin Fees Cause Brief Spike in Hashprice
9.6.2024
Bitcoin’s hashprice, representing the anticipated value of one petahash per second (PH/s) per day of hashing power, climbed to $95 per petahash on June 8, marking the highest level since the halving. The increase derived from a rise in onchain fees. However, by the following day, bitcoin...
Bitcoin network transaction fees temporarily soar to nearly $52
7.6.2024
The network is currently experiencing temporary congestion due to over 300,000 unconfirmed transactions waiting to be processed on Friday morning
Turkey Rules out Taxes on Crypto Profits, Considers Limited Transaction Tax
6.6.2024
Turkish Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek has stated that there are no current plans to impose taxes on profits from cryptocurrencies. However, he mentioned that the government is considering implementing a “very limited” transaction tax on these assets, though the specifics...
Bitcoin transaction value hits yearly high with $25B moved
3.6.2024
Bitcoin holders moved over 367,000 BTC on May 18, worth over $25 billion, recording a yearly high in the value of Bitcoin transactions
May Shatters Bitcoin Transaction Records, Highlighting a Year of Unparalleled Achievements
31.5.2024
According to recent data, May has set new records for milestones within the Bitcoin network. Following the record-breaking number of transactions confirmed on April 23, four of the top five days with the highest transaction counts settled on the Bitcoin blockchain occurred in May. 2024: A Banner...
Bitcoin’s Scaling Dilemma: Binance Report Sheds Light on BTC’s Enhancement Hurdles
30.5.2024
Amidst the backdrop of this year’s skyrocketing BTC transaction fees and a congested network, the latest Binance Research report, “The Future of Bitcoin #3 – Scaling Bitcoin,” unveils several approaches to addressing Bitcoin scalability. As average onchain fees have...
Shibarium’s New Checkpoint Mechanism Cuts Ethereum Bridging Time
30.5.2024
The Shiba Inu (SHIB) network development team has dramatically improved the Shibarium network, according to a post from the Shibarium network’s X account. The work reduces the token bridging time to Ethereum from seven days to roughly 45 minutes, aiming to enhance Shibarium’s operational efficiency...
PayPal Expands PYUSD to Solana Blockchain for Lower-Cost Transactions
29.5.2024
PayPal Holdings, Inc. announced the expansion of its stablecoin, PayPal USD (PYUSD), to the Solana blockchain to enhance transaction speeds and reduce costs, providing users greater flexibility and control.
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Ethereum Name Service Proposes Protocol Migration to Layer 2 to Reduce Gas Fees
29.5.2024
Domain naming system Ethereum Name Service (ENS) has proposed an ENSv2 upgrade migrating to Layer 2 to reduce gas fees and increase transaction speeds.
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Ethereum Name Service plans layer-2 migration to reduce gas fees, boost speed
28.5.2024
The proposed ENSv2 aims to lower gas fees and improve transaction speed by moving out of Ethereum and transferring to a layer-2 network
L1 Blockchain Aptos Sets New Transaction Record, Surpassing Solana with 115.4M Daily Transactions
27.5.2024
Aptos, a layer-1 blockchain platform developed by former Facebook employees, has set a new record in blockchain transactions.
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Onchain Fees for Bitcoin Drop to Six-Month Low
24.5.2024
Bitcoin transaction fees have reached their lowest point since early November 2023, roughly six months ago. The average fee is now about $2.77 per transaction, with low-priority to high-priority transfers costing between $0.38 and $0.95 per transaction on May 24. Bitcoin Transfer Fees Reach Lows...
Dormant Dogecoin Whale Becomes Active Again After A Decade
23.5.2024
After more than ten years of dormancy, an inactive Dogecoin (DOGE) Whale with a wallet balance of 893,303 DOGE (about $145,101) became active on May 22. It was the first transaction made by the account since May 2014.
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Bitcoin Runes hype fades, transactions plummet 84%
23.5.2024
Bitcoin Runes protocol caused an initial surge in Bitcoin transactions, exceeding 50% at its peak. Did the hype clog clear out?
Dfinity Senior Scientist: Bitcoin’s Next Significant Wave of Innovation Will Revolve Around DAOs
22.5.2024
After the introduction of ordinals, BRC-20 tokens, and more recently, Runes, the next significant wave of innovation on Bitcoin will revolve around Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs). Aisling Connolly, the Senior Research Scientist at the Dfinity Foundation, has asserted this. He stated...
BlockDAG’s Innovative Dashboard Boosts Confidence, Eyes $30 Target by 2030, Overshadows Bittensor & TRON Bullish Trend
20.5.2024
BlockDAG‘s strategic initiatives have significantly elevated its profile in the cryptocurrency market, attracting a growing number of investors. By earning a remarkable $28.6 million as its presale reached batch 13, BlockDAG showcases the effective allure of its innovative Dashboard, which...