Iris Energy Boosts Hashrate to 9 EH/s Amid Declining Bitcoin Miner Earnings

This week, the Nasdaq-listed bitcoin miner Iris Energy Limited announced it has boosted its hashrate to 9 exahash per second (EH/s) and aims to reach 10 EH/s in the coming month. This development follows the network’s fourth...

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HK vs. US: China AMC Leads but Can’t Lift Hong Kong Spot Bitcoin ETFs to US Levels

Hong Kong’s debut of six spot bitcoin and ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) garnered HK$87.5 million ($11 million) on their first day, April 30. However, these ETFs underperformed compared to their U.S. counterparts,...

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Fear of Impermanent Loss: Though ‘Overstated,’ It Has Impacted Participation in Liquidity Pools, Says Mehdi Lebbar

Although decentralized finance (defi) continues to evolve, it is being perceived as the domain of a select few, Mehdi Lebbar, the co-founder of the investment platform Exponential, says. However, he argues that defi protocols...

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Ripple and Hashkey DX Partner to Boost Blockchain Supply Chain Solutions in Japan

Ripple has teamed up with Tokyo-based consulting firm Hashkey DX to bring XRP Ledger (XRPL) blockchain solutions to the Japanese market, aiming to revolutionize enterprise blockchain use cases in Japan, primarily through...

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Ethereum Technical Analysis: ETH’s Consolidation Phase Highlights Potential Downward Trajectory

As ethereum continues its price fluctuations, technical indicators on the 1-hour, 4-hour, and daily charts suggest a bearish outlook with mixed trading signals. Despite some bullish undercurrents, the predominant sentiment...

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Bitcoin Technical Analysis: Persistent Bearish Trends Hinder BTC’s Recovery

As of April 29, 2024, bitcoin remains under considerable bearish pressure according to multiple indicators across different time frames. Currently trading at $62,279, bitcoin has shown a 24-hour range between $61,994 and...

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Taiwanese Prosecutors Indict 32 Individuals Implicated in $24.5 Million ACE Exchange Fraud Scheme

At least 32 individuals connected to the now-defunct Taiwan-based cryptocurrency exchange, ACE Exchange, have been indicted on fraud charges. Prosecutors have recommended 20-year jail terms for the founder, David Pan, and...

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Yuga Labs Resumes Layoffs; CEO Says Web3 Platform ‘Lost Its Way’

According to Greg Solano, co-founder of Yuga Labs, the Web3 platform has laid off additional workers partly because it had “lost its way.” Solano also encouraged employees uninterested in the next phase to consider accepting...

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Liquid Staking Platforms See 60,000 ETH Outflow in 2 Weeks; Lido Dominates Reductions

In the last two weeks, liquid staking derivative (LSD) protocols have experienced a decline of 60,000 ether valued at over $198 million, with Lido accounting for 40,000 of the ETH withdrawn. LSD Sector Snapshot: $198 Million...

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Japanese Yen Tumbles to 34-Year Low Against Soaring US Dollar

This week, the Japanese yen plummeted to its lowest point since 1990 against the U.S. dollar, weighed down by Japan’s monetary policy and uncertain economic indicators from the United States. Japanese Yen’s Rapid Decline...

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Financial Squeeze Tightens for Bitcoin Miners as Earnings Continue to Fall

On Friday, Bitcoin’s hashprice was $56.95 per petahash per second (PH/s), but by Sunday, it had dropped to $51.66 per petahash. Over the last 100 blocks, bitcoin miners averaged about 3.55 BTC for each block they mined,...

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Dimon Doubles Down on Bitcoin Dislike, SBF to Aid Legal Action Against Celebrities, and More — Week in Review

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has reiterated his critical stance on bitcoin, labeling it a fraud and dismissing its potential as a legitimate currency. Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried has agreed to a settlement that involves...

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Bitcoin Sees Rise in Sell Calls Amid Expectations of Asian Institutional Boost

Over the past week, bitcoin has exhibited a downward trend, with its price stabilizing at around $62,950 to $63,125 per unit as of April 27. Despite this dip, the Crypto Fear and Greed Index remains firmly in the “greed”...

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TOKEN2049 Dubai Hailed as an Outstanding Success, with 10,000 Attendees

PRESS RELEASE. Dubai, UAE — April 27, 2024 — TOKEN2049, the premier crypto event, saw record-breaking success for its inaugural Dubai conference, which took place from April 18-19, during TOKEN2049 Week. Throughout the event,...

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The Eroding State of Privacy in the Crypto World

The balance between privacy and regulatory compliance in the crypto world is increasingly threatened as high-profile cases, such as the sanctions against Tornado Cash and the legal troubles of Samourai Wallet, come to the...

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Bitcoin Miners’ Average Revenue Per Block Dips 25% in 3 Days, Falling to 3.83 BTC

In the last 24 hours, bitcoin miners have faced significantly reduced earnings, with the current hashprice lingering at a significant low. Just five days ago, miners were harvesting an average of 5.105 BTC per block, between...

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The Non-Custodial Conflict: US Government Actions Stir Crypto Community Concerns

Over the past two days, there has been a notable uptick in concern within the crypto community regarding the U.S. government’s actions toward non-custodial wallets, which facilitate the sovereign storage of crypto assets....

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Existing Blockchains Can’t Adopt Post-Quantum Cryptography Without Significant User Impact, Says Johann Polecsak

As the prospect of quantum computers breaking today’s cybersecurity standards edges ever closer, Johann Polecsak, co-founder of the QAN blockchain platform, argues that public blockchains such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana...

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Despite Runes’ Transaction Dominance, Bitcoin Miners See Continued Revenue Drop

According to recent data, transactions linked to the Runes protocol have been notably high in block utilization since its implementation on April 19. Figures from April 23 show that transactions involving Runes accounted...

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Salvadoran Official Crypto Wallet Chivo Dismisses Alleged Hacking Event

Chivo wallet, the official cryptocurrency wallet of El Salvador, has dismissed an alleged hack of the source code of its software and the data of over 5 million users linked to the wallet’s KYC procedures. According to Chivo,...

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Yield App Angel Launchpad: Finding Promising ICOs Without the Risks

The crypto bull market is well underway, with activity in the VC and early-stage funding sector mounting over the last few weeks as the highly anticipated Bitcoin halving approached. And, as the post-halving phase begins,...

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Trading of Hong Kong Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs Starts April 30

Per the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong, the region’s newly authorized spot bitcoin and ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are set to commence trading on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Anticipation Builds...

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Thai SEC Instructed to Share Information on Unauthorized Digital Asset Platforms With Government

The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission has been instructed to share information on unauthorized digital asset service providers with the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society. The regulator warned investors using...

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Memereum Presale: New Wave of Crypto Opportunities Offering Investors Access to DeFi Innovation

PRESS RELEASE. Monaco, April 24, 2024 – Memereum, a promising project on the BNB Smart Chain, is delighted to announce the launch of its presale. It invites investors to join the movement towards financial empowerment and...

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Post-Halving Fallout: Bitcoin Hashprice Slides 30%, Miners’ Earnings Hit

Following a peak in onchain fees, bitcoin miners experienced a significant decline in the hashprice, which fell from a daily rate of $114 per petahash on Sunday to a markedly lower $79 per petahash by Tuesday. To date, the...

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Developing Countries Need Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks – Karam Lakshman

Karam Lakshman, CEO of Wifi Dabba, asserts that a country like India, which is the world’s fifth-largest economy, needs enhanced connectivity and innovation. He suggests that Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks...

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Mauritania Central Bank Partners With Giesecke+Devrient to Develop a National CBDC

The Central Bank of Mauritania (CBM) has partnered with Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) to develop and launch a digital version of the national currency. The Germany-based security technology firm is expected to assist the CBM in...

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Bitcoin Technical Analysis: BTC Bulls Attempt to Push Prices Higher Post-Halving

As bitcoin fluctuates within a defined range, Monday’s technical analysis reveals a mixed bag of signals from oscillators and moving averages. Traders face a nuanced landscape on April 22, 2024, as various charts suggest...

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Orbs VP Ran Hammer Says Future of Defi ‘Hinges on Liquidity Aggregation’

Although decentralized finance (defi) platforms have traditionally focused more on maintaining liquidity and volumes in their respective pools, Ran Hammer, the vice president of business development at Orbs, believes that...

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Crypto Exchange Okx Partners With Manchester City to Launch Football Shirts Mintable as Digital Collectibles

Okx and the English football club Manchester City have partnered to launch commemorative football shirts that can be minted as non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Fans of Manchester City, the reigning English football champions,...

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Bitcoin Miner Rewards Shrink Below Pre-Halving Levels as Network Fees Fall Sharply

After experiencing a period of high fees, onchain transfer costs on the Bitcoin network have decreased significantly. On Friday, the fees peaked at $240 per transaction, but by now they have fallen to just $11.06 each. Since...

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Meme Coins Outperform Broader Crypto Market With Notable Gains

In the past 24 hours, the meme coin crypto economy has risen by 9.6% against the U.S. dollar. The Solana-based meme token BONK emerged as the day’s top performer, climbing 41.8%, while FLOKI saw an 18.7% increase. Top Meme...

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The Runes Economy: Navigating the Booming Market of Bitcoin-Derived Tokens

While the BRC20 token economy’s market valuation surpasses $2.8 billion, according to one leading market cap aggregation website, tokens derived from the Runes protocol are beginning to experience price discovery following...

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Massive BTC Market Turbulence, Analyst Predicts $650K BTC Price, and More — Week in Review

Last weekend witnessed a significant decline in Bitcoin prices that continued throughout the week, resulting in a $4,500 drop and erasing $167 million in BTC long positions within just an hour. Despite this turbulence, onchain...

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Bitcoin Market Update: Post-Halving Price Dynamics and Market Movements

Bitcoin’s market value has experienced significant shifts following the recent halving event at block height 840,000, which saw onchain fees soar beyond $240 per transaction. This pivotal change coincides with a notable...

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Runes Proliferate on Bitcoin, Sparking New Token Sales on Specific Markets

In the 12 hours following the introduction of the Runes protocol, bitcoin miners have collected substantial fees as the rush to mint runes now dominates block space. Presently, numerous runes exist on the Bitcoin blockchain,...

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Bitcoin Miners Smash Previous Revenue Records Post-Halving; Over $54M Collected in 60 Blocks

Since the halving, 63 blocks have been mined, and bitcoin miners have accumulated substantial fees following a dramatic increase in the fee rate. This surge took the cost per transaction from $18 to over $245, recorded at...

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Nigerian Central Bank Governor Denies Using Forex Reserves to Defend Local Currency

The Nigerian central bank governor has refuted claims that the bank is using the country’s foreign exchange reserves to shore up the naira. The governor attributes the decline in reserves to debt repayments and other payments,...

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Bitcoin Technical Analysis: BTC Faces Volatile Day of Trading and Complex Dynamics

As bitcoin navigates a tumultuous trading range between $60,022 and $65,430, market analysts scrutinize oscillators and moving averages for future price direction clues. The cryptocurrency’s price hovers at around $65,110...

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Study: Q1 Spot-Traded Volumes of Top 10 Exchanges Nearly Double to $4.29 Trillion

In the first quarter of 2024, spot trading volumes of the top ten centralized exchanges (cex) topped $4.29 trillion, a 95.3% increase from the previous quarter. Despite facing legal challenges Binance remained the largest...

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Merlin Chain Launches MERL: A Major Leap Forward in Bitcoin Layer 2 Solutions

PRESS RELEASE. April 19th, 2024 — Merlin Chain, the largest Bitcoin Layer 2 protocol by total value locked (TVL), is thrilled to announce the launch of its native token, $MERL. As a significant enhancement to the Bitcoin...

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SEC Amends Lawsuit Against Tron Founder, Asserting US Jurisdiction

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed an amended lawsuit against Tron founder Justin Sun, claiming he spent a significant amount of time in the U.S., thus granting the SEC jurisdiction over...

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Transaction Fees Soar on Bitcoin Network as Network Braces for Halving

According to recent data, bitcoin transaction fees have significantly increased since the first week of April. Metrics show that the average fee has escalated to 133 satoshis per virtual byte or $19.48 per transaction. Bitcoin...

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Eigenlayer Launches on Ethereum Amid Concerns Over Centralization and Potential Security Threats

Eigenlayer launched on Ethereum’s mainnet with over $12 billion in total value locked, aiming to create a restaking ecosystem which, while promising lucrative prospects, may introduce unforeseen risks including potential...

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Bitcoin Miners Remain Optimistic About Future Despite Anticipated Revenue Loss

Although Bitcoin’s halving is expected to result in reduced block rewards for miners, several CEOs of bitcoin mining firms maintain a bullish outlook. In addition to investing in more efficient equipment, miners believe...

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Privacy Token ZANO Now on Bitcoin.Com’s Verse DEX, Coming Soon to Bitcoin.com Wallet App

Integration signals a new era of privacy-focused digital transactions in the world’s leading self-custody cryptocurrency solution Dubai, UAE – Bitcoin.com’s decentralized exchange Verse DEX has launched a new liquidity pool,...

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TRON DAO at Harvard Blockchain Conference and New TRON Builder Tour Stop

PRESS RELEASE. Geneva, Switzerland, April 17, 2024 – The Harvard Blockchain Conference, a premier gathering hosted by the Harvard Blockchain Club, showcased the TRON DAO as a Platinum Sponsor, the highest tier for the Harvard...

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Australian Regulator Says Crypto Is a Debenture That Requires Regulation

The chairman of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has said his organization views cryptocurrency as a debenture hence it falls under regulatory purview. The ASIC chairman also argued that many cryptocurrency...

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‘Real-World Implementations of Both AI and Web3’ Fuel AI Tokens’ Rally, Says Daniel He

With socialfi platforms, financial incentives serve not only as a reward mechanism for content creators but also “fundamentally transform the engagement model for all users,” Daniel He, the CEO of the artificial intelligence...

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Hans Zimmer Composes Anthem for TRON, Coining It the ‘Web3 Generation’ Theme Song

Academy award-winning composer Hans Zimmer has created an anthem for TRON, founded by the controversial entrepreneur Justin Sun, a prominent figure in the cryptocurrency space known for his brash personality. The Tron Anthem...

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