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DeFi platforms Lido and Aave surpass Bitcoin and Ethereum in fee generation
[ad_1] Decentralized finance projects Lido and Aave generated more fees in the last 24 hours than top blockchain networks like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana. According to DeFillama data, Lido accrued $2.34 million, while Aave amassed $1.85 million during this period. In contrast, Ethereum, Bitcoin, and Solana secured $1.84 million, $1.34 million, and $1.17 million, respectively,…
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Mining for the future: Bitcoin industry trends in the aftermath of the halving
[ad_1] Introduction The first quarter of 2024 was crucial for the Bitcoin mining industry. With Bitcoin’s fourth halving less than a month into the second quarter, miners were accelerating their efforts to capitalize on higher rewards before they decreased. Understanding the impact of the halving is crucial, as it influences both the immediate mining profitability and…
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El Salvador reveals Bitcoin treasury holdings, totaling over 5,700 BTC worth roughly $360 million
[ad_1] Quick Take El Salvador has taken a significant step towards transparency in its Bitcoin adoption journey. The National Bitcoin Office (ONBTC) of El Salvador has unveiled its Bitcoin treasury holdings. The ONBTC tweeted, “El Salvador now has its own mempool space where anyone can check out our bitcoin treasury holdings.” This milestone in proof…
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Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino defends USDt compliance record in wake of Ripple CEO’s comments
[ad_1] Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether, has responded to Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse‘s claims that the US government was targeting the company, the issuer of the largest stablecoin USDt. During the weekend, reports emerged that Garlinghouse had suggested that a US government’s scrutiny of Tether could significantly affect the crypto industry. Garlinghouse said: “The US…
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Ethereum has been increasingly inflationary for over a month as fees hit all-time low
[ad_1] Since Ethereum moved from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake in 2022, it has become a deflationary asset. The total circulating supply of Ethereum (ETH) currently stands at 120,105,358 ETH, representing a 415,680 ETH decrease from the supply levels observed before The Merge. However, over the past 30 days, Ethereum’s supply dynamics have shifted, with 35,548.72 ETH…
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Tokyo-listed Metaplanet outlines Bitcoin plan amid rising economic pressure in Japan
[ad_1] Tokyo stock exchange-listed Metaplanet declared Bitcoin as its strategic reserve asset due to the current economic uncertainty pervading the Japanese economy, according to a May 13 statement. The firm said: “Metaplanet has adopted Bitcoin as its strategic treasury reserve asset. This move is a direct response to sustained economic pressures in Japan, notably high…
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Bitcoin fees quadruple since October 2023
[ad_1] Quick Take CryptoSlate recently reported that Ethereum had entered an inflationary state due to the Dencun upgrade, which has reduced the burn rate and diminished gas fees. This development comes as an increasing number of transactions are being settled on Ethereum Layer 2s. Before the Bitcoin halving and throughout much of 2024, Ethereum witnessed…
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Even if this weekend’s solar storm destroyed civilization, Bitcoin would survive
[ad_1] The sun can produce massive flares of particles and radiation that can have a significant impact on Earth. Scientists have studied these flares for 150 years, focusing on what’s considered the largest such event of all time: the Carrington Event of 1859, named after British astronomer Richard Carrington. The sun erupted and pumped enough…
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US Congress to potentially vote on new legislation for crypto industry by end of May
[ad_1] House Financial Services Committee Chairman Patrick McHenry said new legislation that will give the crypto industry greater clarity regarding regulatory oversight is set for a potential House floor vote by the end of May. The proposed legislation — dubbed the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century (FIT21) Act — aims to provide…
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Ark Invest, 21Shares drop staking from spot Ethereum ETF proposal
[ad_1] Ark Invest and 21 Shares dropped staking plans in their updated spot Ethereum ETF proposal on May 10. The firms’ previous Feb. 7 filing added a clause detailing that the sponsor — 21 Shares — intended to stake a portion of the fund’s assets through third-party providers. 21 Shares expected to receive ETH as…