Transaction volume on the Solana network crossed $1 trillion in January, a multi-year high. According to The Block’s dashboard, transaction volume is up 30% from December 2023, at $738.8 billion. Online transaction volume has hit a record high since September 2022, at $1.55 trillion. Source: The Block Experts note that the growth in blockchain activity is significantly higher than in 2023 and through much of 2022. For example, in September 2023, transaction volume on the Solana network reached a low of $40 billion. In January, the number of registered addresses…
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Bitcoin Price Could Hit New All-Time High Before Halving
The Bitcoin market is currently experiencing a turning point, largely driven by recent trends in Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Yesterday, Bitcoin’s price rose above $43,000, a movement closely tied to changing dynamics in ETF inflows and outflows, particularly involving the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC). On January 29, (Bitcoin ETF Day 12), a notable shift occurred. The Bitcoin spot ETFs witnessed a substantial net inflow of US$255 million, while Grayscale’s GBTC experienced a significant net outflow of $191 million. The other nine ETFs, led by Fidelity and BlackRock, saw a combined…
Bitcoin mining stocks rise as S&P 500 and Dow Jones hit all-time high
Marathon Digital, Riot Blockchain, and other public Bitcoin mining companies witnessed positive returns on Monday as Wall Street reached new milestones. The top five largest Bitcoin mining firms by market capitalization saw gains ranging from 2.98% to 6.25% on Monday evening, coinciding with record highs set by the S&P 500 and Dow Jones. While no crypto-related companies are directly listed in these indexes, the overall market excitement appears to have influenced investor sentiment. According to data from CompaniesMarketCap, Bitdeer Technologies Group (BTDR) is the main gainer, showing a 6.25% price…
Solana Stablecoin Volume Reaches Record High Of $300 Billion In January
According to the latest on-chain data, the Layer-1 network Solana has hit a significant milestone in terms of the transfer volume of stablecoins this month. Solana Overtakes Tron In Stablecoin Transfer Volume Data from the blockchain analytics platform Artemis shows that the stablecoin transfer volume on Solana has already surpassed $300 billion in January. This is the largest transfer volume recorded by stablecoins on the Layer-1 blockchain in a single month. To put this figure into context, the Solana network registered $297 billion in stablecoin volume in the entire December.…
Bitcoin Whale Addresses Hit 15-Month High
The story has not been much different for the price of Bitcoin this week, as the premier cryptocurrency has struggled to capitalize on its recent advancements. According to data from CoinGecko, BTC is down by more than 3% in the past week, putting doubts over the continuation of the bull run. However, the latest on-chain revelation has offered some relief, suggesting that the value of Bitcoin might be up for substantial recovery over the next few weeks. Can Whale Accumulation Trigger Continuation Of Bull Cycle? Popular crypto analyst Ali Martinez…
Bitcoin mining reaches new all-time high of 54% renewable use
A recent report indicates a significant surge in sustainable energy use for Bitcoin mining. The report, released on Jan. 18 by Bitcoin (BTC) environmental, governance, and corporate governance (ESG) analyst Daniel Batten, is based on data from the BEEST model and an in-depth analysis of publicly available information, highlights that Bitcoin mining’s sustainable energy usage has soared to an unprecedented 54.5%, marking a 3.6% increase over the calendar year 2023. The Bitcoin ESG Forecast’s blog article emphasizes the substantial progress made over the past four years, comparing Bitcoin’s sustainable energy…
Trillion-Dollar Franklin Templeton Shares High Praise For Solana, Is A SOL ETF Coming?
American multinational asset management company Franklin Templeton has showered high praises on Solana, triggering widespread speculation about the potential of a Solana ETF in the future. Franklin Templeton’s Approval Of Solana Sparks ETF Talks On Wednesday, January 17, Franklin Templeton’s official X account expressed their admiration for the Solana, commending the blockchain network’s progress and continuous developments within its ecosystem. The asset management company highlighted Solana’s notable accomplishments during the fourth quarter of 2023. Specific mentions were made regarding Solana’s innovative NFT projects over the past months, its impactful presence…
Bitcoin’s ‘De-Dollarization’ Hopes Razzled as USD’s Share in SWIFT Transactions Hits 10-year High
“The growing importance of the USD as the currency of choice for international payments and transactions is another reason for global official and private investors to buy the currency. In turn, this should slow down further any push towards de-dollarisation,” the strategists, led by Valentin Marinov, added. Source CryptoX Portal
Indonesian Crypto Exchanges Blame 60% Drop in Trading Volumes Partly on High Taxes
“Both stocks and crypto are tradable assets with profit potential … Thus, implementing the same tax regime for both these investment instruments would be more equitable and consistent,” Yudhono Rawis, CEO of exchange platform Tokocrypto told CoinDesk Indonesia. Source
Solid TVL Slingshots SUI Price To Break $1 For New All-Time High
Sui (SUI), a newcomer in the crypto sphere, is making waves as it tallied an impressive 87% rally in the last seven days, pushing its price to reach $1.43 at the time of writing for a new record high. Its native token has outperformed Bitcoin, sparking renewed interest in the dormant DeFi scene. Sui’s remarkable success can be attributed to the remarkable surge in its Total Value Locked (TVL), a key metric reflecting the amount of cryptocurrency locked into its decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols. Over the course of the past…