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A recent study focusing on the search term “bitcoin” through Google Trends data revealed that curiosity remained subdued even as the price soared above the $50K mark. Yet, anticipation for the forthcoming reward halving has hit a 90-day peak. Slated for April 2024, this significant occasion will slash the pace at which new bitcoins are … Read more
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), a statistics agency of the U.S. Energy Department, has sent letters to cryptocurrency miners requiring data related to energy consumption and configuration of their mining sites. According to one of the letters posted on social media, miners have until February 23 to report the info regarding the activities carried … Read more
Tron is embarking on an ambitious journey to transform the Bitcoin ecosystem, as announced by its founder, Justin Sun. Through the integration of Bitcoin Layer two solutions, Tron seeks to decentralize and interconnect a variety of token types, including major stablecoins, with the Bitcoin network. Justin Sun’s Outlines Vision to Merge Tron and Bitcoin Networks … Read more
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 previous assumptions about blockchain vulnerability. Unveiling the Cost of Compromise: … Read more
Craig Wright, the Australian computer scientist claiming to be Satoshi Nakamoto, faced a rigorous week-long cross-examination. The proceedings, which unfolded in the U.K. High Court, saw Wright defending his assertion against the Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA) and a coalition of Bitcoin developers, raising serious doubts about his narrative. Craig Wright’s Battle to Prove He … Read more
The New Zealand Central Bank governor, Adrian Orr, recently branded stablecoins “the biggest misnomers” and “oxymorons.” Orr also rejected the notion that cryptocurrencies could serve as a replacement or supplement to central bank-issued money. Stablecoins Not a Viable Substitute for Money Despite their rise as an alternative to fiat currency in some regions, stablecoins are … Read more
Bitcoin has made a significant breakthrough, surpassing the $50K mark for the first time since December 27, 2021. 🥳 #Bitcoin has officially climbed above $50K for the first time since December 27, 2021. #Stablecoin market caps have risen significantly, with $11.4B more added in just 4 months. $5M+ whale wallets have accumulated 2.32% of the … Read more
The recent US Consumer Price Index (CPI) report came in higher than expected, with a 3.1% increase instead of the anticipated 2.9%. This unexpected inflation figure triggered a market sell-off, causing both crypto and equities to bleed. Bitcoin, which had breached the $50K mark, fell back below $49K in response to the disappointing CPI report. … Read more
Founders Fund, a venture capital (VC) firm founded by the billionaire Peter Thiel, is believed to have acquired bitcoin and ethereum worth $200 million sometime in the second half of 2023. The VC firm reportedly began purchasing bitcoin when its price was still under $30,000. Founders Fund’s Renewed Interest in Crypto In the latter half … Read more
According to the latest data, the countdown to the Bitcoin network’s halving event shows fewer than 10,000 blocks from becoming a reality. Further analysis suggests that the halving is anticipated to take place between April 19 and April 21, 2024, reducing the block rewards from the existing rate of 6.25 bitcoins per block to 3.125 … Read more