Runes Transactions Dominate Bitcoin Network Amid Diverging Strategies In Leadership Race

On August 18, Runes transactions accounted for an impressive 70.52% of all Bitcoin transactions, a significant leap from their usual range of 40%-70% over the past month. Despite this dominance, the Runes Marketplace saw its lowest single-day transaction volume, registering just $907,000—marking the smallest secondary market activity since Runes’ inception. On August 18, Runes transactions … Read more

Kamala Harris’s Alleged ‘Crypto Reset’ Absent in Democratic Agenda

While the Republican platform addresses the issue of cryptocurrency and bitcoin, the Democratic Party’s latest platform remained silent on the matter. Adding to the buzz, there are whispers that Kamala Harris’s campaign might be eyeing Gary Gensler, the current head of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, for the role of Treasury Secretary. Democrats’ Latest … Read more

Bitwise Expands European Presence Through Acquisition of ETC Group

Bitwise Asset Management has taken a bold step into the European market by acquiring ETC Group, a London-based provider of cryptocurrency exchange-traded products (ETPs). This strategic move increases Bitwise’s assets under management to over $4.5 billion, adding nine European-listed crypto ETPs to its expanding portfolio. Bitwise Enters European Market by Acquiring ETC Group, Boosting Crypto … Read more

US Bitcoin ETFs on the Verge of Controlling 1 Million BTC

According to the latest data collected on Aug. 16, 2024, the 12 spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) collectively hold around 910,153.83 BTC, which translates to over $53 billion at the current exchange rates. Leading the pack is Blackrock’s IBIT, holding the largest portion with 38.34% of the total BTC. 12 Spot Bitcoin ETFs Close in … Read more

QCP Capital Analyzes Market Sentiment Ahead of Fed Chair’s Speech at Jackson Hole

QCP Capital’s latest insights report offers a fascinating blend of optimism and caution as investors eagerly anticipate Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s speech at the Jackson Hole symposium. The firm observes a buoyant mood in equity markets, with U.S. stocks reaching record highs, while the crypto sector remains firmly in the doldrums. QCP Capital Report … Read more

Ethereum Fees Plummet—Etherscan Adds Decimals to Keep Up With Gas Drop

Over the past few months, both Bitcoin and Ethereum users have noticed a noticeable drop in transaction fees. Ethereum’s network transfer fees, in particular, have fallen to such low levels that Etherscan, a leading Ethereum block explorer, has recently added decimal points to its gas tracker after fees dipped below 1 qwei. Etherscan’s New Decimal … Read more

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