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In February, bitcoin miners discovered a total of 4,446 blocks, amassing earnings of $1.39 billion, with $71 million of this sum coming from onchain transaction fees. The revenue from bitcoin mining in February rose by $40 million compared to January, though the amount collected from fees saw a decrease this month. Bitcoin’s Hash Price Breaks … Read more
As the value of cryptocurrencies has risen, the non-fungible token (NFT) market has experienced a 35.14% increase in sales compared to the preceding week. This marks the third consecutive week of sales growth in the NFT sector, with NFTs based on Bitcoin leading the charge throughout this period. NFT Sales Surge Past $412 Million in … Read more
Five days ago, the total value locked (TVL) in decentralized finance (defi) protocols exceeded the $80 billion mark, and since that point, it has expanded by an additional $11.66 billion. As it hovers above the $91 billion threshold, the TVL is approaching the $100 billion milestone, a figure not observed since before the collapse of … Read more
On Saturday, March 2, the valuation of bitcoin cash witnessed a significant increase, climbing over 40% within a 24-hour span to reach a peak of $451 each. This upward trend is attributed to the anticipated halving event, set to happen in 16 days, and the forthcoming 2024 upgrade, which is expected to implement an adaptive … Read more
The Nigerian government has reportedly slapped the cryptocurrency exchange Binance with a $10 billion fine. According to a Nigerian government official, Binance is being punished for causing the local currency’s recent plunge against major currencies. Binance’s Alleged Influence on the Exchange Rate The Nigerian government is reportedly demanding a $10 billion fine from the crypto … Read more
Marathon Digital Holdings, one of the world’s largest public Bitcoin mining companies, has announced its work on Anduro, a multichain, layer two platform on top of Bitcoin. With Anduro, Marathon proposes the creation of several sidechains designed to expand Bitcoin’s standard functionality and attract activity previously directed to other chains. Marathon Announces Anduro to Expand … Read more
Bayo Onanuga, a special adviser to the Nigerian president, has leveled accusations against Binance, blaming it for exacerbating the local currency’s depreciation against major currencies. Onanuga called for immediate action against Binance, warning that its activities could potentially undermine the economy. Binance, however, has refuted these allegations, attributing the naira’s depreciation to “complex factors” that … Read more
Toncoin, a top 20 cryptocurrency project, will be used by Telegram, the messaging platform, as a payment tool for its new advertisement strategy. Pavel Durov, founder and CEO of Telegram, stated that toncoin would facilitate payments for customers of its advertising platform, announcing that it would share 50% of any profit from these ads with … Read more
The House Financial Services Committee of the U.S. Congress has advanced a resolution that seeks to disavow SEC SAB 121, a bulletin that leaves banks and financial institutions out of the cryptocurrency custody provider market. However, the resolution, advanced with bipartisan support, is unlikely to be passed at a vote on the House floor, according … Read more
Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki has thanked bitcoin for “kicking the fake U.S. dollar’s butt and bringing integrity back to money.” Kiyosaki has recently been more vocal in urging investors to buy bitcoin. He expects the price of the cryptocurrency to reach $100,000 by June of this year, cautioning that gold may experience … Read more