Bitcoin’s Mempool Empties to Record Lows—Is Onchain Activity Drying Up?

According to the latest statistics, following the first week of January, the number of unconfirmed transactions in the mempool has plummeted from slightly more than 200,000 to the current 7,723—a low not seen since 2022. Bitcoin Blockchain Activity Dips—Mempool at Lowest Level Since 2022 Transfer activity on the Bitcoin blockchain has diminished markedly since Nov. … Read more

Microstrategy Locks in New Funding to Fuel Bitcoin Buying Spree

Microstrategy is doubling down on bitcoin, raising over $563 million through preferred stock. With 423,650 BTC already, Saylor envisions a $13 million price future. Microstrategy’s Latest Funding Play Sets Up Its Next Big Bitcoin Move Software intelligence firm Microstrategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) has announced the pricing of 7.3 million shares of its 8.00% Series A … Read more

Bitcoin Miner Cipher Secures $50 Million Investment From Softbank

Cipher Mining Inc. announced a $50 million private investment in public equity (PIPE) from Softbank Group Corp., positioning the technology-focused investor as a key stakeholder in the company. Softbank Becomes Key Investor in Cipher Mining Cipher Mining’s (Nasdaq: CIFR) transaction involves Softbank purchasing approximately 10.4 million shares of Cipher’s common stock, with the funds directed … Read more

Bitcoin ETFs See $588 Million Inflow As Market Momentum Continues

The positive momentum on bitcoin ETFs continued with another day of net inflows worth $588 million, while ether ETFs bounced back with a net inflow of $67.77 million. Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Record Significant Inflows As Market Confidence Strengthens U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded a significant net inflow of $588.22 million on Thursday, … Read more

ETH Gains on BTC—Altcoin Season Index Vaults Higher as Crypto Frenzy Escalates

Following Jan. 30, 2025, blockchaincenter.net’s Altcoin Season Index reveals a 28.26% leap, vaulting from a low of 46 to its present tally of 59—a numerical crescendo hinting that the fabled ‘Altcoin Season’ inches toward fruition. Across social media platforms like X, crypto-focused commentators now trumpet with scholarly fervor that this cyclical financial spectacle may soon … Read more

Arkansas Senate Rejects Bill Restricting Bitcoin Mining Near Military Sites

The Arkansas Senate has rejected Senate Bill 60, which sought to prohibit digital asset mining businesses from operating within 30 miles of military facilities. Arkansas Legislature Rejects Digital Asset Mining Restriction The bill, introduced by Senator Hill and Representative Evans, aimed to amend the Arkansas Data Centers Act of 2023. It proposed restrictions on bitcoin … Read more

Vintage 2012 and 2013 Bitcoin Wallets Move Millions After Years of Inactivity

As January draws to a close, a bitcoin wallet that had remained untouched since its creation on May 17, 2012, suddenly sprang to life, moving 204.46 BTC—now valued at $21.4 million—for the first time in nearly 13 years. Shortly after this transaction, two additional dormant addresses from 2013 followed suit, each spending 200 BTC, marking … Read more

El Salvador Complies With IMF Requirements: Bitcoin Legal Tender Status Withdrawn

Congress passed a reform that modifies the so-called “Bitcoin Law” in El Salvador to comply with the stipulated requirements in the deal inked with the IMF last year. These modifications prepare the country to receive $1.4 billion in a credit facility. El Salvador Passes Bitcoin Law Reform, BTC Acceptance Is Now Voluntary El Salvador, a … Read more

Christine Lagarde en Garde: Bitcoin Will Not Enter Central Bank Reserves

ECB President Christine Lagarde was confident about the stance the EU central banks would take on adding bitcoin as a reserve asset. She stated that, due to several reasons, this would not happen. ECB President Christine Lagarde Confident That EU Central Banks Won’t Adopt Bitcoin The concept of a strategic bitcoin reserve, consisting of state … Read more