Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, reportedly has over $1 million trapped in the Optimism bridge, a situation highlighted in a broader analysis by Arkham, which exposes numerous wallets with significant funds locked on various bridge contracts. Among these, a wallet associated with Bofur Capital has $1.8 million in wrapped Bitcoin stuck on an Arbitrum bridge […] Source CryptoX Portal
Bitcoin miners have struck a proverbial goldmine, reaping an astonishing $107 million in profits, according to data from Glassnode, a leading analytics platform. This unprecedented windfall, amassed on April 20th, underscores a significant shift in the revenue dynamics of Bitcoin mining operations. The meteoric rise in transaction fees serves as a bellwether for the evolving economic landscape of Bitcoin mining. As the network adapts to new market demands and technological advancements, transaction fees have emerged as a crucial revenue stream for miners. This trend is particularly noteworthy given the scheduled…
With Bitcoin finally completing its fourth-year halving cycle, many users are aggressively competing for halving blocks, paying exorbitant amounts of fees to mine a single block. Bitcoin Mining Pool Pays Over $2.4 Million In Block Fees Earlier today, the 840,000th block was added to the Bitcoin blockchain, triggering the onslaught of the highly anticipated halving event. While the price of BTC did not witness a dramatic change following the halving, transaction fees spiked to unprecedented highs. Amidst the massive competition, a mining pool identified as ViaBTC had successfully mined the…
Since the halving, miners have successfully extracted 93 blocks, accumulating a significant 1,087.99 bitcoins valued at approximately $71.04 million solely from transaction fees. As of 2:00 p.m. EDT on Saturday, the current metrics indicate a high-priority transaction cost of 492 satoshis per virtual byte (sat/vB), equivalent to $44.83 per transfer. Bitcoin Mining Landscape Transforms With […] Original
Shiba Inu (SHIB), the self-proclaimed “Dogecoin Killer,” is making headlines again. After a rollercoaster year in 2023, the canine-themed meme coin is exhibiting signs of life in the first half of 2024. With a growing holder base, a strategic support network, and a recent price jump, SHIB seems poised for a potential climb. However, lingering sell pressure and the ever-present shadow of its all-time high keep investors cautious. Shiba Inu Finds Strength In Numbers SHIB’s popularity continues to rise. The number of Shiba Inu holders on the Ethereum blockchain has…
The winds of change are swirling around Ethereum (ETH), the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency. While the Ethereum network itself is buzzing with activity, the price of ETH has taken a tumble in recent days, leaving investors scratching their heads. A glimmer of hope emerged with Tether’s (USDT) recent movement. Tether, the issuer of the world’s most popular stablecoin pegged to the US dollar, transferred a whopping $318 million worth of USDT from its treasury wallet directly to exchanges on the Ethereum network. Source: X This outflow suggests potential anticipation of increased…
London, United Kingdom, April 17th, 2024, Chainwire A new multichain meme coin, Dogeverse, has raised $6 million in its presale and recently passed a smart contract audit. The new meme coin leverages bridge technology, ensuring the token is available across the most prominent on-chain markets. Multichain Approach Creates Widespread Accessibility Dogeverse’s approach to multichain availability means the token is available across the leading smart contract-enabled blockchains. Its initiative begins on Ethereum, BSC, and Polygon but will soon launch on Solana, Base, and Avalanche. Through this approach, Dogeverse becomes more versatile…
Majuro, Marsall Island, April 17th, 2024, Chainwire OSEAN DAO is advancing rapidly: With company registration on the horizon, the organization is preparing to acquire its first boat and has announced a 5 million $OSEAN commemorative airdrop scheduled for May. The project has attracted a diverse team of skilled professionals and achieved significant milestones in a short time. Having reached a $2 million market cap last month, OSEAN DAO has now successfully gathered half of the funds needed for its first boat, setting the stage for the forthcoming milestone of company…
In recent months, Sam Altman’s open-source protocol Worldcoin (WLD) has faced increasing legal challenges as Portugal and Spain cracked down on its biometric data collection practices. Argentina has joined the list, issuing an indictment against Worldcoin after detecting allegedly abusive clauses in user contracts. Worldcoin Faces Legal Scrutiny In Buenos Aires Buenos Aires authorities have identified discrepancies between Worldcoin’s reported data handling practices and findings from provincial inspections, raising concerns about the storage and deletion of biometric data and potential infringements on user rights. The Ministry of Production, Science, and…
On Monday, U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced another round of outflows, shedding $36.7 million since the outflows on Friday. Additionally, after the close of Monday’s market, Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) offloaded 2,524.1 bitcoins valued at $159.25 million. Blackrock’s IBIT and Fidelity’s FBTC Lead in Bitcoin Accumulation as GBTC Sells Off Since the trading […] Original