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Bitcoin Transaction Fees Soar After Block Reward Halving
Bitcoin transaction fees continue to soar after halving.
Bitcoin Transaction Fees Altering its Ecosystem
Bitcoin (BTC) transaction fees entail the amount charged for your proceedings to be handled by a miner and approved by the Bitcoin network.
The Algorand Foundation to Integrate Chainalysis KYT for Transaction Monitoring and Compliance
The Algorand Foundation will be leveraging Chainalysis’ Know Your Transaction (KYT) for transaction monitoring and compliance processes after its integration.
HSBC Becomes the First Bank to Finance Transaction via Hyperledger
Multinational banking giant, HSBC has reportedly become the first bank to complete a financial transaction using the blockchain trade platform, we.trade based in Europe.
$1 Billion in Bitcoin Moved, Making It the Largest Dollar Value Crypto Transaction in History
On-chain crypto data analytics recently picked up a Bitcoin transaction worth more than $1 billion.
Ethereum User Pays $9,500 In Transaction Fees to Send $120 of ETH
An Ethereum user has found himself paying $9,500 in transaction fees to send only $120 of Ether.
Bitcoin’s 7-Day Transaction Volume Hit All-Time High of $4.39 Billion
New data by Glassnode reveals that BTC’s seven-day transaction has broken the record at $4.39 billion.
Ethereum’s Daily Transaction Volume is Going Parabolic Surpassing Bitcoin by $3 Billion
Ethereum's daily transaction volume is going parabolic. It now settles $12 billion in transactions daily - $3 billion more than Bitcoin.
Ethereum Transaction Fees Record Lowest Price Since Beginning of DeFi Boom
Ethereum transaction fees recorded its lowest price since July, when the decentralized finance (DeFi) boom began. What does this mean?
Binance Smart Chain Surpasses Ethereum for Unique Active Wallets and Transaction Volume
The Binance Smart Chain, a platform for building smart contracts, has surpassed the Ethereum network for transaction volume and unique active wallets.
Uniswap’s UNI Becomes a Top 10 DeFi Token After a Day, Driving Ethereum Transaction Fees to an All-Time High
Uniswap recently launched its own governance token UNI, and since its launch, Ethereum’s transaction fees have reached new highs.
Standard Chartered Undertakes First Cross-Blockchain Trade Transaction Between Hong Kong and Mainland China
Standard Chartered has made a milestone by completing its first cross-blockchain trade finance pilot transaction between Hong Kong and China.
EU Parliament Approves Tough Rules to Ban Anonymous Crypto Transactions
The new proposals by the EU are designed to prevent criminal groups from exploiting the anonymity of crypto-based transactions.
US FinCEN Files Show Deutsche Bank Tops List of Suspicious Transactions, So Cut Bitcoin Some Slack
German central bank, Deutsche Bundesbank appears to have facilitated over one trillion dollars of suspicious transactions flagged by US FinCEN.
US Treasury Department Proposes New KYC Requirements for Cryptocurrency Transactions
The U.S Treasury Department has released a notice concerning a new rule that would require money services businesses and banks to verify identities, keep records, and submit reports of users holding crypto assets in unhosted wallets.
Russia Updates Regulations on Crypto Transactions, Harsh Fines Reserved for Defaulters
Russia’s Ministry of Finance has issued an amendment to its current cryptocurrency regulations. The amendments also come with stricter sanctions.
SEC Charges App Developer Abra for Unregistered Security-Based Swaps
Abra and Plutus Tech have agreed to a cease-and-desist order and a combined penalty of $150,000 after being charged by the Securities and Exchange Commission for selling unregistered security-based swaps to investors in 2019.
Indian Banks Seeking Clarity from NPCI on the Use of UPI for Crypto Transactions
NPCI’s formal directive on the use of UPI payment method for crypto transactions is unlikely to come soon.
Bitcoin Lightning Network Would be Practical for Small Payments than Debit Cards, Morgan Stanley Says
The Bitcoin Lightning Network attracts fees close to zero, so it becomes more practical to use it when undertaking small payments than a debit card, according to leading investment bank Morgan Stanley.
Europol Places Bitcoin Mixer Wasabi Wallet on its Radar for Promoting Dark Web Transactions
The general regulatory difficulty experienced by Bitcoin and altcoins lie in the skepticism of regulatory agencies due to their cryptographic nature. Transactions are generally obscured as privacy is the watchword. This creates a source of concern as the likelihood of the currencies being used in dark web transactions is high. Monitoring agencies have been able to fight this partly by ensuring companies or firms that will be involved with digital currencies adhere to some compliance clause.
5% Global Business Transactions Expected to Utilize Blockchain Technology by 2028: SkyQuest
At least 5% of worldwide business transactions are expected to utilize blockchain technology by 2028, thanks to heightened activity in the fintech blockchain market, according to a report by research firm SkyQuest.
HSBC and Wells Fargo Utilize Blockchain Technology, Enhancing Foreign Exchange Transactions
HSBC and Wells Fargo have formed a strategic agreement to use a settlement ledger powered by blockchain technology when undertaking foreign exchange (FX) transactions meant to minimize settlement risk.
Australian Government Explores the Viability of Blockchain For Land and Property Conveyancing Transactions
The Australian government is piloting a blockchain database to find out its viability on conveyancing transactions.
Bitcoin Network Transacts a Whopping $8.9 Billion in a Single Hour
The Bitcoin network has reached an unprecedented level in terms of chain volume as it transacted 8.9 billion in one hour. Rafael Schultze-Kraft, Glassnode’s co-founder, ascertained that this movement made history because it was the highest hourly volume of Bitcoin to be recorded in its 11-year existence.
European Central Bank Considers Rolling Out Blockchain-Powered Bank Transactions
The European Central Bank (ECB) seeks to be ahead of the game by studying how blockchain-based bank transactions will enable more money control even if lenders change to distributed ledgers.
Huge Worries As Some Coinbase Customers Express Dissatisfaction Over $10 Maximum Daily Limit
According to ongoing reports and speculation from some quarters in the cryptocurrency world, as regard allegations being brought against Coinbase, the United States San Francesco based cryptocurrency giant exchange and wallet service of restricting some clients to a maximum withdrawal of $10 per day.
Blockchain-Powered Cross-Border B2B Transactions to Surpass $4.4 Trillion by 2024
According to Juniper Research, blockchain-enabled B2B cross-border payments will be more than $4.4 trillion by 2024. This will be a substantial rise from the current $171 billion.
Unstoppable Domains Partners with Fantom to Make Crypto Transactions Easier
To eliminate the pain points associated with crypto like misunderstanding, trepidation, and fear, Unstoppable Domains has collaborated with Fantom to make transactions simpler and easier.
BounceBit and Free Tech Partner to Enhance Cross-Chain Transactions for BBTC and BBUSD
BounceBit teams up with Free Tech to enhance cross-chain transactions for BBTC and BBUSD, improving user experience with swift and secure transfers.
Vitalik Buterin: Exploring Ethereum's New Techniques for Faster Transaction Confirmations
Vitalik Buterin discusses innovative methods to enhance Ethereum's transaction confirmation times, including single-slot finality and rollup preconfirmations.
Circle Introduces Gasless Transactions on Solana via Fee Payers
Circle's new Gas Station feature on Solana eliminates gas fees for users by sponsoring them through fee payer wallets.
GalaChain Proposes New Transaction Fee Structure for Gala Channels
GalaChain introduces a new transaction fee system to enhance sustainability and autonomy for channel creators, according to Gala News.
Exploring Multidimensional Fees in Blockchain Transactions
Noam Nisan discusses the concept of multidimensional fees in blockchain, highlighting the distinction between easy and hard fee dimensions and the implications on transaction efficiency.
Exploring Local Fee Markets and Blockchain Transaction Mechanisms
a16z crypto discusses local fee markets in blockchain, focusing on transaction execution mechanisms, optimal pricing, and capacity allocation in parallel execution systems.
Impact of Transaction Ordering Policies on Ethereum Arbitrage Strategies
Research explores how transaction ordering policies affect arbitrage profitability on Ethereum Layer 2 solutions, highlighting the efficacy of time-advantaged strategies.
Coinbase and Trustly Collaborate to Streamline Crypto Transactions for Canadians
Coinbase partners with Trustly for Open Banking in Canada, enabling direct bank-to-crypto wallet transactions. This follows Coinbase's recent Canadian market expansion and US crypto derivatives approval.
BNB Smart Chain (BSC) Advances with BEP 336: Introducing Blob Transactions for Enhanced Network Performance
BNB Smart Chain introduces BEP 336 upgrade, inspired by Ethereum's EIP 4844, to optimize data storage and reduce transaction costs, preparing for a network performance boost.
Explosive Growth in TON Developer Community: A Comprehensive Analysis
TON's Q4 2023 Developer Report reveals a 22.8% increase in its developer community, highlighting over 500% growth in active developers and significant advancements in blockchain technology and community engagement.
South Koreans transacted $4.3 billion through illegal crypto exchanges
In 2022, South Koreans transacted $4.3 billion through illegal crypto exchanges, comprising almost 70% of all illicit money traffic captured by officers. The transactions aimed to purchase foreign virtual assets to sell in the country later due to the South Korean regulatory regime isolating the local market.
Digital Asset Investments Surge to $117 Million
Last week, digital asset investment products experienced record inflows and volumes.
Mysterious Bitcoin Inscriptions: A Puzzle in Raw Binary Data
A mysterious Bitcoin user inscribed 9MB of raw binary data on the blockchain, spending over $64K. The encrypted data's purpose remains unknown, stirring speculation in the crypto world.
Cryptocurrency Detective ZachXBT Uncovers Unusual ETH Withdrawals for MTG Cards
ZachXBT's analysis of cryptocurrency transactions involving the withdrawal of over 11,200 ETH, equivalent to $25 million, raises questions about the source and intent of these funds.
The Most Unworkable State Law
An Illinois senator has presented a law that would compel crypto node operators, miners, and validators to reverse transactions if ordered by the court, even though it's impossible.
EU Council Adopts DAC8 Directive to Enhance Tax Oversight on Crypto Transactions
The Council of the EU has adopted the DAC8 directive to enhance administrative cooperation among national tax authorities concerning crypto-asset transactions and tax rulings for high-net-worth individuals. The directive broadens the scope of assets covered, mandates automatic information exchange, and aligns with global standards set by the OECD and G20 to address challenges posed by the digital economy.
FTX Financial Filings Uncover Executive Transactions Prior to 2022 Collapse
Court filings reveal FTX and Alameda Research executives engaged in financial transactions before the exchange's collapse, including a $2.51 million payment to the American Yacht Group.
California Proposes Crypto ATM Regulations Amid Rising Fraud
California lawmakers propose regulations on cryptocurrency ATMs to combat escalating fraudulent activities. The bill, dubbed "Digital Financial Asset Transaction Kiosks," recommends a daily withdrawal limit of $1,000 and a cap on operators' fees, with implementation eyed for January 1, 2024. While some victims of ATM scams applaud the measure, crypto ATM operators express concerns over the potential adverse impact on small operators.
Alameda Research's FTX Tokens worth millions transferred
Many think the latest money transfer is part of the bankruptcy process, with officials liquidating funds to repay creditors.
Marathon Digital Admits to Mining an Invalid Bitcoin Block
Marathon Digital Holdings encountered a setback as it mined an invalid block on the Bitcoin network due to an internal bug amidst an operational optimization experiment. The company acknowledged the error and praised Bitcoin's self-corrective security measures.
Fantom Foundation Lowers Staking Threshold to 50,000 FTM
Fantom Foundation has reduced its validator staking requirement from 500,000 FTM to 50,000 FTM, aiming to boost network security and accessibility, following a June 2023 governance vote.
IRS Introduces New Form 1099-DA for Reporting Income from Digital Asset Transactions
The US IRS has introduced Form 1099-DA for cryptocurrency brokers to report digital asset transactions, aiming to improve compliance and ensure accurate tax reporting from digital assets starting January 1, 2025.
Mysterious $1.17 Million Bitcoin Transfer to Bitcoin Creator Nakamoto Wallet
A recent transaction of 27 BTC to a Satoshi Nakamoto wallet has raised interest in the cryptocurrency community, particularly considering the Genesis Block's 15th anniversary. This event celebrates Bitcoin's history and raises questions about its future and originator.
Australian Banks Ordered to Report Crypto Transactions
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has ordered local banks to report on cryptocurrency transactions amid concerns over the contagion of recent banking collapses, including that of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB). The regulator is seeking more information and insight into banking exposures to crypto assets and associated risks.
Uniswap Expands Mobile Footprint with Android Wallet Launch
Uniswap has launched a beta version of its mobile wallet for Android on October 12, following the successful iOS app release in April. The Android wallet facilitates easier swaps on various chains without manual network switching, offers robust swap protection against frontrunning, and ensures a transparent fee structure for its users. The launch, part of a broader trend among decentralized exchanges, signifies the growing emphasis on mobile platforms in DeFi.
Russian Sberbank Conducts First Digital Asset Trade on its Blockchain Platform
Sberbank expects digital assets trading to be rolled out to the bank’s customers later this year.
Reversing Censorship on Ethereum
Ethereum presently has 47% OFAC-compliant blocks, the lowest since Oct 11.
Cash App Integrates TaxBit for Streamlined Crypto Tax Reporting
Cash App has integrated TaxBit into its services, allowing Bitcoin holders to easily report their taxes. Cash App users can track their Bitcoin transactions for tax reporting purposes through TaxBit’s platform. TaxBit simplifies tax reporting for everyone who has integrated digital assets into their portfolio. The IRS set Jan. 23 as the start of the 2022 tax filing season and reminded taxpayers of their crypto income reporting obligations, including capital gains from trading, mining, and staking activities.
Starknet v0.13.1 Launch: Embracing EIP-4844 for Lower Costs and Enhanced Stability
Starknet v0.13.1 upgrades Ethereum data storage costs, offers lower transaction fees, and improves stability and user experience, potentially boosting adoption and advancing Starknet's evolution.
Bitcoin Transaction Fees Experience Significant Drop Following Record High
Bitcoin's average transaction fees have dropped to $8-10 for medium-priority transactions, following a record high of $128 on April 20. This surge coincided with the Bitcoin halving, resulting in $78.3 million in fees, surpassing Ethereum 24 times. The highest fee ever recorded was 37.7 BTC ($2.4 million) paid to ViaBTC.
Chainalysis Acquires Transpose to Bolster Blockchain Data Infrastructure and Accelerate Towards an On-Chain Future
Chainalysis, the leading blockchain data and analytics provider, announced the acquisition of Transpose, a prominent blockchain data and infrastructure firm.
Solana (SOL) Validators Approve "Timely Vote Credits" Proposal to Accelerate Blockchain Transactions
Solana validators have approved a proposal called "Timely Vote Credits" to reduce consensus vote latency and incentivize timely votes, potentially speeding up blockchain transactions, before implementing the mechanism.
Bitfinex and Polygon zkEVM Facilitate Tether Gold Transactions
Bitfinex has integrated Tether Gold transactions via the Polygon zkEVM transport layer, marking a significant step towards cost-effective and secure digital asset transactions from October 11, 2023.
WeStreet Credit Union Opens Public Access to Cryptocurrency Trading Portal
WeStreet Credit Union has introduced a Crypto Portal, offering a secure platform for buying, selling, and holding cryptocurrencies. Initially a members-only feature since August 2023, it opened to the public in October. Partnering with a Qualified Crypto Custodian, WeStreet provides a regulated, audited platform for cryptocurrency transactions, bridging the gap between traditional banking and the digital currency sphere.
Binance Informs Customers of Upcoming Service Disruption
Disruption begins February 1. U.S. Dollar-held bank account holders who use SWIFT to acquire or sell cryptocurrencies under $100,000 may be impacted. Binance needs a new SWIFT (USD) partner to prevent service delays.
New Bitcoin Lightning Network Vulnerability Exposed: The Replacement Cycling Attack
A new vulnerability termed as "replacement cycling attack" on the Lightning Network has been unveiled by a developer known as mononaut. The attack manipulates the transaction mechanism of the network, potentially causing financial loss to users. This revelation has led to the resignation of security researcher Antoine Riard from the Lightning Network development team. Despite the challenges, the network's locked-in value stands at $159.5 million, indicating its growing popularity since 2018.
Okcoin Halts U.S. Dollar Deposits After Signature Bank Shutdown
Okcoin has paused its U.S. dollar wire and ACH deposits due to the regulatory intervention in Signature Bank, Okcoin’s primary partner for customer transactions in dollars. The suspension extends to over-the-counter services, credit card transactions, and trading USD-crypto trading pairs. However, all corporate and customer funds are safe, and USD withdrawal is not affected. The processing pace will be subject to bank operation. All crypto deposit and withdrawal functions remain intact, including those of U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoins.
China Dismantles $2.2 Billion Underground Banking Operation Leveraging Cryptocurrencies
Chinese authorities have dismantled a $2.2 billion underground banking network that used cryptocurrencies to bypass financial controls, seizing $28,000 worth of digital currencies.
Suspicious Transactions Linked to Mixin Network Hack Involve Huobi and Binance
Cyvers Alerts has discovered suspicious transactions linked to the recent Mixin Network hack. Two hacker addresses received 51 ETH from an account that had interactions with Huobi Global and Binance. The watchdog has called on these exchanges to help identify the suspicious account as part of ongoing investigations.
MetaMask Snaps Elevate Security and Interoperability in the Web3 Space
MetaMask introduces security-focused Snaps, including collaborations with Tenderly and Sayfer, and extends functionality through integration with Hedera, marking a significant enhancement in wallet security and user experience.
StarkNet Updates 2024 Roadmap, Fee Reductions and v3 Transactions Highlighted
StarkNet's 2024 roadmap update includes fee reductions, v3 transactions with STRK payment options, Ethereum EIP-4844 integration, and Volition mode, enhancing scalability and user experience.
South Korean Crypto Exchanges Reveal 'Compensation Reserve Funds'; Upbit Leads with KRW 20 Billion
The disclosure of 'Compensation Reserve Funds' by South Korean crypto exchanges, led by Upbit with KRW 20 billion, reflects the country's broader regulatory strides aimed at ensuring user protection, transaction transparency, and market discipline. This move aligns with the new regulatory framework set to be implemented in 2024, spotlighting the government's agenda to foster a robust infrastructure for digital assets, with the reserve fund mandate forming a cornerstone of this initiative.
Scroll Launches zkEVM Mainnet
Scroll unveils its zkEVM mainnet on October 17, enhancing Ethereum’s scalability and developer engagement. Employing zero knowledge proofs, it boosts transaction speeds and reduces costs, promising a near-identical Ethereum experience, without compromising security or decentralization. The launch follows extensive testing, with notable contributions to Ethereum Foundation’s Privacy and Scaling Explorations. The initiative eyes global developer adoption, advancing Ethereum’s Layer 2 solutions.
Coinbase CEO Criticizes Chase UK’s Crypto Transaction Ban
Coinbase CEO, Brian Armstrong, condemns Chase UK's restrictive stance on cryptocurrency transactions, urging UK crypto holders to close their Chase accounts. This move by Chase UK could potentially impede Coinbase's expansion plans in the UK and Europe.
NFT Secondary Sales Surpass $15b amid Monthly Volume Constantly Topping $1b
The non-fungible tokens (NFTs) sector continues to take the world by storm based on the massive growth experienced.
ANZ Bank Pushes Customers Towards Digital, Faces Criticism
ANZ Bank is facing criticism as it discontinues withdrawals and deposits from a number of Australian branches to encourage customers to use digital transactions. Critics suggest this could impact older customers and increase vulnerability to technical issues. This decision highlights the gradual shift towards a cashless society in Australia, with cash payments falling from 59% in 2007 to 27% in 2019.
The Reserve Bank of India is Expanding CBDC While Dismissing Privately Issued Stablecoins
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is planning to increase the number of Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) transactions to one million per day by the end of 2023, according to Deputy Governor T Rabi Sankar.
Luxembourg: The FinTech Hub For Cross Border Asset Management
Luxembourg for Finance (LFF) is a public-private partnership that acts as the agency for the development of the financial center of the small nation.
CipherTrace Unveils New Compliance Software For Banks Against Illicit Crypto Transactions
CipherTrace launches Armada to fix the blind spot in cryptocurrency compliance
CipherTrace Unveils Crypto Predictive Risk Model to Combat Suspicious Transactions in Wake of Twitter Scam
CipherTrace, a cryptocurrency intelligence company, has introduced a predictive risk-scoring model to instantly avert money laundering of cryptocurrencies from ransomware attacks and theft.
Blockchain Startup Developed Solution to Crypto's Irreversible Transaction Problem
An Israeli startup has developed a new technology that could prevent the loss of funds caused by human error when sending Bitcoins or other digital assets. The mistake is common as wallet addresses are represented by a unique and random string of alphanumeric characters.
With Recent $9.5 million Offering BTCS Gains Institutional Investor Interest
BTCS, a digital asset blockchain technology-focused company, recently closed an institutional investor-backed $9.5 million financing comprised of 9,500,000 shares of its common stock and common stock warrants to purchase up to 7,125,000 shares of common stock at a combined purchase price of $1.00 per share in a registered direct offering.
UTXO
UTXO stands for An Unspent Transaction Output. It is one of the key concepts in bitcoin design and it is closed related to modern "payment, settlement, clearance" process in financial system.
New Money Theory: Understanding the Fundamental Internal and External Factors of Money
Money has always had a fundamental influence on the development of the world and society's values. Money is a major incentive for our economic society. Everybody knows the importance of money, but how money is created and achieves its value still remains a mystery for most people.
The Number of Ethereum Transfers Hit a Monthly Low
The number of Ethereum (ETH) transfers has dwindled hitting a 1-month low of 24,471.607, as acknowledged by on-chain metrics provider Glassnode.
Litecoin vs Ethereum: The 8 Differences that You Should Know
Litecoin and Ethereum have proven to be among the most fundamental digital assets in the crypto space. According to the Coin Market Cap, Ethereum is ranked the second most popular cryptocurrency after Bitcoin, whereas Litecoin is ranked seventh. Despite their popularity, their intentions are entirely different. It, therefore, becomes crucial to comprehend their unique aspects.
Ethereum is Settling Three Times More Value On-Chain Than Bitcoin Daily
Ethereum (ETH) continues to surpass Bitcoin in terms of the value settled on-chain daily.
VanEck Research Predicts Ethereum Price to Reach $11.8k by 2030
VanEck Research revises #Ethereum price target to $11.8k by 2030 following a recent hard fork. The new valuation considers revenues from transaction fees, MEV, and an emerging "Security as a Service" model.
Bitcoin Transaction Volume Hit a 3-Month Low of $3.014 Billion
Bitcoin (BTC) gained momentum in the last 24 hours to trade at $37,200, and the transaction volume also hit a 3-month low of $3.014 billion.
New London Upgrade Could Help Ethereum Hit $3,000, Crypto Expert Says
Ethereum is likely to increase its value based on the speculation and hype surrounding the London upgrade event.
Bitcoin Transferred $98,769 of Value for Just $1 in Fees Last Month, Analyst Says
Despite the consolidation happening in the Bitcoin market, the leading cryptocurrency has emerged as an efficient settlement network based on the low fees charged.
Bitcoin Mean Transaction Volume Soars 370% from the 2019/20 Market Cycle
Transaction volumes involving big cash inflows into Bitcoin is on the rise while small transaction cash is reducing.
Large Institutional Transactions Take the Lion’s Share of Bitcoin Volume at 99%
Institutional demand for Bitcoin does not seem to be fading based on the large transactions volume witnessed, according to a report by IntoTheBlock.
On-Chain Transactions Above $10 Million Skyrocket on the Bitcoin Network
More large accounts or organizations are taking part in the Bitcoin network as on-chain transactions above $10 million have gone through the roof.
Bitcoin Transaction Volume Hits a Monthly High as Crypto Adoption Surged by Over 881% Last Year
Bitcoin experienced an uptick in transaction volume recently, given that it reached a 1-month high of 47,433.025 BTC. A research reflected global crypto adoption on the rise, boosted by P2P trading activites.
Total Fees Paid on Bitcoin Network Hit Monthly Low, Hashrate Records Historic Highs
Bitcoin’s friendliness in terms of the low transaction fees paid to use its network continues because it hit a monthly low.
Why Bitcoin is Popular among Investors
The number of forums where people are discussing Bitcoin trading and investing has increased over recent years. More companies and individuals are also interested in Bitcoin trading and investing.
Bitcoin Transaction Volume Turning Normal after a Bumpy Month
Bitcoin started normalising after its transaction volume slipped last month, according to market insight provider Santiment.
Ethereum Breaks Past $1000, Triggering a Spike in ETH Gas Prices
Ethereum has surged past $1000, following Bitcoin’s footsteps to wrap up 2020 nicely.
Ethereum Settled Transactions Worth $1.5 Trillion in Q1 of 2021
The Ethereum network settled more transactions in the first quarter of 2021 than it did in 2020.
Ethereum User Paid $2.6 Million in Transaction Fees to Send Just $130
A user paid millions of dollars in Gas fees just to send $130 worth of Ether.
Ethereum’s Transaction Volume Hits a 5-Month High
Despite Ethereum (ETH) correcting from the historic high of $4,860 attained recently, the second-largest cryptocurrency is still experiencing high transaction volume on its network.
High Transaction Volumes are Boosting Ethereum’s Price Rally
On-chain metrics provider Glassnode has revealed that high transaction volumes in the Ethereum network are boosting Ether's upward momentum.
Ethereum Transactions Hit A Record-High of 1.4 Million
The Ethereum network has reached a notable milestone in its daily transactions after hitting an all-time high of 1,406,016 as availed by Etherscan data on September 17. It broke the previous record of 1.35 million attained on January 4, 2018.
EIP 1559 May Not Reduce High Gas Fees on Ethereum, but ETH 2.0 Will – Here’s Why
EIP-1559, an Ethereum Improvement Protocol set to launch in July, has been touted as a game-changer that will address the issue of rising gas fees on the network.
Ethereum’s Network Revenue Shot up by 1,777% Last Annual Year
Ethereum network revenue rose 1,777% from $231.41 million to $4.34 billion, according to market insight provider Bankless.
Ethereum's Median Fees Drop by 88.7%,Hitting a Two-Month Low
Ethereum traders have a reason to smile because transaction fees dropped from November highs of $34.19 to $3.84 per transaction, representing an 88.7% decline.
Ethereum Exploded by More than 17.4% over the Weekend as Transaction Fees Recorded 205.99% Monthly Growth
New data by on-chain data provider Santiment reveals that the uptrend over the weekend made Ethereum increase by more than 17.4%.
Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin Concerned About Security Risks That Come With High ETH Transaction Fees
By now, it is no secret that Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin and his team are busy perfecting Ethereum 2.0 and preparing it for its official launch.
Ethereum’s Transaction Volume Scales the Heights by Topping 2.14B ETH in 2021
With an annual return rate of 399.2%, Ethereum (ETH) has scaled the heights in 2021 thanks to increased adoption and notable upgrades like the London Hard Fork.
Ethereum Surpasses $38K for the First Time Since Mid-May as Large Transaction Volume Hits $16.15B
Ethereum’s price has been experiencing an uptick, with the latest being a surge above the psychological level of $3,800 since May.
ADB Launches Blockchain Project for Cross-Border Securities Transactions in APAC
Asian Development Bank (ADB) is going to initiate a blockchain-powered project to connect securities depositories and central banks in the APAC region.
India's Government Plans to Bar Cryptocurrency Transactions, but Allow Holding as Assets
India’s government believes that cryptocurrency is here to stay and the focus should entirely be on regulating it, not banning it.
Digital Transaction announces world’s fastest web-scale blockchain and launches its utility token XPLL
Digital Transaction the company behind the ParallelChain™ blockchain has launched its utility token XPLL, giving investors the opportunity to stock up during its pre-sales stages
The US Treasury Department Imposes Sanction on Suex Crypto Exchange, Accused of Facilitating Ransomware Transactions
The US Treasury Department said in a statement that Suex cryptocurrency exchange has been aiding ransomware actors to attack businesses and government entities.
Binance Has Enabled Iranians Transact $8 Billion Despite Sanctions
Since 2018, crypto exchange Binance has carried out Iranian transactions worth $8 billion despite being slapped with U.S. sanctions
Blockchain.com Has Processed Over $1 Trillion in Transaction
Over the past 10 years, the Blockchain.com exchange has now processed $1 trillion in transactions, the company's CFO Macrina Kgil said.
MoonXBT Eliminates Fees on Multiple Spot Trading Pairs
MoonXBT is no longer charging fees for multiple spot trading pairs to ease the burden on users during the ongoing economic crisis.
CoinsPaid Total Transaction YTD Tops €16B despite Crypto Winter
Cryptocurrency processing platform CoinsPaid has shared an update on its performance in Q3, revealing it saw a two times growth in its transaction volume when compared to the same period of last year.
Zcash is Clogging up in What Looks Like a Spam Attack
The Zcash protocol might be under a spam attack as analysts pointed out on Twitter in a long discussion that started on Wednesday. Being a privacy-focused protocol, Zcash’s “Shielded Transaction” feature designed for privacy is now being misused by the attacker.
US Department of Homeland Security Can Now Trace Illicit Monero Cryptocurrency Transactions
The United States Department of Homeland Security will now be able to track transactions of the most privacy-oriented cryptocurrency coin Monero (XMR).
Bitcoin Mixer - Shuffling Your Bitcoin For Anonymity and Privacy
Bitcoin Mixer offers a solution to the many risks posed by transacting Bitcoins online through a process known as Bitcoin shuffling.
Major Fat Finger Error as BAYC NFT Acquired for $3K Instead of $300K
A major “fat finger” transaction error in the growing blockchain world took place over the weekend with a Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) NFT mistakenly listed for 0.75 ETH instead of 75 ETH.