Russia will prioritize using its energy for social development instead of Bitcoin mining, according to the Ministry of Energy. Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev stressed that if there is a surplus in certain areas, this power can be supplied to legal and registered energy miners operating outside the “gray” zone. Russia Will Not Prioritize Supplying Energy […]
Ethereum has underperformed bitcoin by 44% since The Merge, according to research from Cryptoquant. Despite significant upgrades and the recent approval of ethereum spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs), the cryptocurrency continues to face challenges relative to bitcoin. Cryptoquant: Ethereum Underperforms Bitcoin by 44% Ethereum’s transition to a proof-of-stake (PoS) blockchain, known as The Merge, took place […]
While bitcoin has dropped 7.6% over the past week and ether has slid 7.98%, many other assets have faced notable declines. The Tron-based SUN token took the hardest hit, plunging 23.61% to become this week’s biggest loser. On the flip side, helium (HNT) surged 27.23% within the same seven-day span. Bitcoin, Ethereum Slump as SUN […]
Equities kicked off Friday on a quiet note, with little movement as the latest U.S. labor market report unveiled a softer-than-anticipated addition of 142,000 jobs for August. The data only adds to growing recession concerns, layering on top of several earlier signs hinting at an economic slowdown. Meanwhile, the 10-2 year Treasury yield spread has […]
Bitcoin’s price took a dip below the $54,000 mark on Friday, as the cryptocurrency continued its downward trend over the past week. The value slipped by 3.5% compared to the previous day, reaching a low of $53,810, a level not seen since early August. Bitcoin Reaches a 30-Day Low Over the past 24 hours, bitcoin […]
Crypto All-Stars (STARS) has blasted through the $1 million mark in its presale phase. With enormous staking rewards on offer through its new “MemeVault” feature, is Crypto All-Stars set to be the next big meme coin launch? STARS Presale Passes $1M as Investor Demand Heats Up Crypto All-Stars’ presale has been gaining momentum, with tens […]
Thursday’s trading session saw spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced outflows totaling $211.15 million, while ethereum ETFs faced a much smaller decline of $152,720. $211 Million Exits Bitcoin ETFs, Ethereum Funds Slip by $152K On Sept. 5, bitcoin and ethereum ETFs both took hits, with bitcoin ETFs leading the way in outflows. According to data […]
Fractal Bitcoin, a sidechain of Bitcoin created by the Unisat wallet team, is gearing up for its debut on Sept. 9, introducing a fresh twist on mining called “Cadence Mining.” This process plans to enable bitcoin miners to merge-mine with Fractal Bitcoin every three blocks, offering a unique approach to merged mining and tokenomics within […]
The South African government is tightening its grip on cryptocurrency trading. Tax authorities (SARS) are issuing tax notices and clarifying regulations, likely using AI to identify non-compliant traders. The central bank meanwhile has clarified rules for crypto purchases, allowing individuals limited investment but restricting companies. SARS Using AI to Track Down Tax Dodgers South African […]
Crypto-native travel platform Travala has announced its integration with global travel marketplace Skyscanner. This partnership allows Skyscanner’s 110 million monthly users to discover and book over 2.2 million hotels using more than 100 cryptocurrencies via Travala. This integration positions Travala alongside leading travel agencies like Expedia and Booking, enhancing visibility and driving new users to […]