Getting paid in crypto: Dubai court ruling shows increasing acceptance
Crypto salaries are becoming more common, especially in countries with prevalent economic incentives like inflation. Go to Source
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Bitcoin transactions dive 30% in 6 months amid BTC price ‘disinterest’
Bitcoin is well and truly stuck, analysis concludes, but there are signs that a BTC price breakout from an increasingly “unstable” range is brewing. Go to Source
Bitcoin DeFi TVL will top Ethereum’s within 2 years: Core DAO contributor
Core DAO contributor Brendan Sedo says it’s a “no-brainer” that most of the $1 trillion dollars of capital in the Bitcoin ecosystem will make its way into sidechains and DeFi. Go to Source
Bitcoin Halving Events No Longer Drive BTC Price, Report Says
Outlier Ventures’ new report claims the four-year Bitcoin halving cycle “is dead,” arguing that halving events no longer significantly impact bitcoin’s price due to a maturing crypto market. The report suggests the influence of halvings diminished after 2016, with recent price movements driven more by Bitcoin ETFs and macroeconomic factors, such as the post-Covid capital … Read more
Arthur Hayes: Bitcoin Could Slip to $50,000 — Altcoins Could Dive ‘Into the Gutter’
Arthur Hayes, co-founder of crypto exchange Bitmex, has warned of a scenario where bitcoin could “slowly leak lower towards $50,000” and “altcoins could dive deeper into the gutter.” Focusing on the impact of dollar liquidity and Federal Reserve policies, Hayes remains cautiously optimistic about the long-term outlook, expecting future monetary easing to benefit crypto. Arthur … Read more
Court Upholds $1,000 Cap on Daily Crypto ATM Withdrawals in California
A California Superior Court has upheld the Digital Financial Assets Law, which includes a $1,000 daily withdrawal limit for cryptocurrency ATMs. The law also requires crypto ATM operators to obtain licenses and comply with fee limits and new disclosures. California Court Upholds Bitcoin ATM Withdrawal Limit The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) … Read more
Report: L1 Blockchains Experience Slowdown in 2024 Amid Declining Activity
Layer one (L1) blockchain networks, including Ethereum, Solana, and Bitcoin, have experienced a significant reduction in onchain and market activity in 2024. Researchers Tanay Ved and Matías Andrade from Coin Metrics highlight the challenges these networks face as total fees and token performance drop below early-year highs. Ethereum, Solana, and Bitcoin See Sharp Drop in … Read more
US regulator again delays decision on eco-friendly Bitcoin ETF
The carbon-offset Bitcoin ETF has been waiting on regulators since December 2023. Go to Source
Bitcoin’s Hashrate Nears All-Time Peak Despite Difficulty Bump and Revenue Loss
Despite a bump in mining difficulty and a drop in hashprice, Bitcoin’s total hashrate is still on the rise. In fact, on Wednesday it’s just 12 exahash per second (EH/s) away from reaching its peak of 677 EH/s, which was recorded on July 25. Bitcoin Mining Operations Push Through Lower Hashprice, Nearing Record Hashrate On … Read more
Bitcoin investors ‘relatively profitable’ even as the bull market takes a pause
A growing number of short-term Bitcoin traders’ positions are held at a small loss, but data shows a healthy market when compared to previous bull cycles. Go to Source
