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Ethereum Developers Discuss Key Upgrades in Consensus Call #146
Ethereum's All Core Developers Consensus Call #146 focused on key upgrades, including EIP 7691 and EIP 7623. Developers addressed significant issues like the Mekong deposit bug and upcoming Pectra Devnet 5.
Bitcoin Miner Bitfarms Mines 411 BTC in September 2023
Bitfarms, a Canadian Bitcoin mining firm, mined 411 BTC in September 2023, marking a 7.3% increase from the previous month. The company sold 362 BTC, generating $9.5 million in revenue. Bitfarms has been expanding its operations, including fully energizing its Argentina facility at Rio Cuarto to 51 MW, and increasing its total operating capacity to 233 MW.
Iran Court Releases Crypto Mining Equipment
In June 2022, Iran's energy usage reached 62,500 megawatts (MW). Iran currently holds 0.2% of the Bitcoin hash rate, up from 0.12%. Crypto-mining equipment confiscated to preserve energy was released by a judge.
Coinbase Completes Tender Offer for 3.625% Senior Notes Due 2031
Coinbase Global, Inc. has concluded its cash tender offer for its 3.625% Senior Notes due 2031, aiming to purchase up to $180.0 million. The offer expired on September 18, 2023. Coinbase plans to finalize payments by September 20, 2023. The total tendered amount is $262,543,000, with holders receiving $675.00 per $1,000 principal amount. Citigroup Global Markets Inc. acted as the Dealer Manager.
Curve Finance Announces Refund Plan Following $62 Million Hack
Curve Finance plans to refund users after a $62M hack on July 30. 79% of funds have been recovered, and the TVL has dropped to a 2-year low of $2.83B.
How Ripple-Backed Bitso Plans to Expand Cross-Border Crypto Remittance Services in Latin America
Ripple-backed crypto exchange Bitso announced that it will expand its cross-border crypto remittance services in Latin America through a $62 million investment.
Bank of International Settlement Revealed Positive Outlook on Central Bank Digital Currencies
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS), a coalition of 62 central banks, has weighed in on the trending topic of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). The global central bank noted a positive interest by central banks to develop their state-backed digital currencies.