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New Study Unveils the Total Cost to Attack Bitcoin and Ethereum
16.2.2024
A newly published Social Science Research Network (SSRN) paper by Lucas Nuzzi, Kyle Waters, and Matias Andrade introduces a novel approach to calculating the Total Cost to Attack (TCA) Bitcoin and Ethereum. The comprehensive analysis sheds light on the economic barriers to 51% attacks, challenging...
Bitcoin Long-Term Holders Spend 300k BTC Amid Multi-Year Highs, Losses Thin Out
14.2.2024
Almost all Bitcoin long-term holders are back in the black this week after the leading digital asset resurged above $50,000 on Monday for the first time since December 2021. That’s despite a major market pullback last month following the launch of several Bitcoin spot ETFs, characterized by many...
Fintech Provider Portal Raises $34 Million in Seed Funding
1.2.2024
Portal, the provider of a decentralized Bitcoin ecosystem, announced on Jan. 30 that it has raised $34 million via a seed funding round. Portal said the raised capital is set to fund the development of a decentralized exchange platform and a wallet. Layer 2 Atomic Swap Technology Portal, a fintech...
Doom’s Unconventional Journey: Now on Bitcoin, Dogecoin, and Gut Bacteria
1.2.2024
The iconic first-person shooter game Doom has surpassed traditional platforms and made it onto blockchain networks like Bitcoin and Dogecoin. Using protocols like Ordinals, enthusiasts have inscribed simplified versions of Doom on the Bitcoin (BTC) network. Ordinals refer to a relatively recent...
Bitcoin ETF Chaos Memorialized on Blockchain, With Nod to 'Chancellors on the Brink' Reference
10.1.2024
Jokester pays $2.97 to record the one-liner "SEC Chairman on the brink of second ETF approval" on the blockchain
Reviving Retro — Ninjalerts CEO Unveils SNES Emulator on Bitcoin Blockchain to Preserve Classic Games
8.1.2024
The chief executive officer of Ninjalerts announced on Monday that a functional Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) emulator has been successfully encoded onto the Bitcoin blockchain. The head of Ninjalerts emphasized that the inscription of the emulator on the Bitcoin network was motivated...
BRC-20 Marketplace, Creator Take Opposing Positions on Proposed Network Upgrade
3.1.2024
BRC-20 marketplace UniSat said it would follow a proposed fork in the network's token standard, which was met with opposition from Domo, the pseudonymous creator of BRC-20
Bitcoin Is an ‘Intriguing Option for National and Corporate Financial Portfolios’ Says Billionaire Stelian Balta
2.1.2024
Stelian Balta, the billionaire and co-founder of the digital asset management firm Hyperchain Capital, has said that while bitcoin is indeed a volatile asset it nonetheless helps to diversify and align an investment portfolio with digital trends. The top crypto asset’s high-return...
Bitmap Theory’s Meteoric Rise: Pioneering a Bitcoin Metaverse With a $235 Million Valuation
22.12.2023
The Bitmap Theory initiative, launched just last summer, is swiftly gathering momentum. Its objective is to integrate a digital realm, often referred to as the metaverse, within the Bitcoin blockchain. Through the innovative use of Ordinal inscription technology, Bitmap enables individuals to claim...
Last Minute Crypto Gift Ideas for Tech Natives and Newcomers
21.12.2023
Cryptocurrency is a hot topic of conversation, especially during the holidays. This is becoming the case even more so as Bitcoin gains traction. A recent report from Bitcoin financial services firm Unchained found that one in four Americans already own Bitcoin. Additional findings from Unchained...
Bitcoin Blockchain Surpasses Half-Terabyte Amid Soaring Transactions and Increased Block Capacity
20.12.2023
Although bitcoin’s price hasn’t eclipsed its historic peak, this year the network has shattered multiple records. These include reaching the highest level of difficulty, achieving an all-time high in total hashrate, and setting a new record for daily confirmed transactions. In 2023...
Elastos Unveils New Bitcoin Layer-2 Network to Enable Bitcoin Staking
19.12.2023
Source: Pixabay Public blockchain project Elasto has unveiled BeL2, a ‘Bitcoin roll-up’ introducing Bitcoin staking and other comprehensive Layer 2 solutions. BeL2’s Rollup introduces the implementation of smart contracts, enabling irreversible digital agreements between parties...
First-of-its-Kind NFT-Centric Wallet by Magic Eden Set to Transform Digital Collecting – NFTs Making a Comeback
28.11.2023
Source: MagicEden / Twitter Cross-chain non-fungible token (NFT) platform Magic Eden has rolled out its Magic Eden Wallet in Beta, with the desktop browser extension to follow. According to the press release, this is a cross-chain self-custody software wallet created in partnership with crypto...
3 metrics DeFi traders can watch in order to spot the next crypto bull market
17.11.2023
TVL, fee revenue and wallet activity are just three metrics investors can use to assess the health of the DeFi sector
Today in Crypto: Sino-US Bitcoin ASIC War May Be Starting, Neon EVM Testing Alternative Gas Payments
17.11.2023
Source: AdobeStock / William W. Potter Get your daily, bite-sized digest of crypto and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s news. __________ Mining news We may be witnessing the start of a Sino-US bitcoin silicon war, according to the latest Miner...
Solana (SOL), Avalanche (AVAX) and dYdX produce double-digit gains as Bitcoin reclaims $37K
15.11.2023
SOL, AVAX and DYDX rank among the top-performing altcoins this month. Cointelegraph investigates what is behind the move
Bitcoin Wallets Created Before 2016 May Be Vulnerable – Billions at Risk?
15.11.2023
Source: AdobeStock / Zerbor The US-based cybersecurity firm Unciphered has warned users globally that their bitcoin (BTC) wallets created before 2016 may be in danger – as are billions in BTC. Early crypto adopters and participants in a number of blockchain platforms between 2011-2015 may...
Is it altseason? Altcoin 30-day performance and total market cap flash bullish
9.11.2023
3 key data points highlight the 60-day strength shown by altcoins
Bitcoin supply held by long-term holders hits all-time high — Research
7.11.2023
Bitcoin’s recent rally to a 2023 high is backed by on-chain and sentiment data
Today in Crypto: ‘End of NFT Winter is Not Yet Visible’, Tattoos Come With Digital Twins, NEAR Partners with Berklee College of Music
3.11.2023
Get your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptoasset and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news. __________ NFT news Blockchain data analytics platform Nansen‘s analyst Sandra Leow found that “based on our study, the...