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Study: Less Than 5% of South Africa-Based Crypto Asset Providers Generate Revenues Exceeding $8 Million
3.12.2023
Only five percent of surveyed South African crypto-asset financial service providers (FSPs) are generating revenue between $8 million and $10 million. The Financial Sector Conduct Authority study found that many of the crypto asset FSPs “earn their revenue from trading fees.” Only...
With Just 0.0004% of Bitcoin’s Hashpower, Solo Miner’s 2 PH/S Effort Secures Block Reward
27.11.2023
On November 26, 2023, a stroke of remarkable luck befell a solo miner when they discovered block 818,588, verifying a total of 4,193 transactions. This achievement garnered the miner a total of 6.887 BTC, inclusive of the 6.25 BTC subsidy and transaction fees. Solo Miner’s Slim Odds Pay Off:...
Neon EVM Launches Feature to Pay Transaction Fees With Different Tokens on Testnet
17.11.2023
Source: Neon EVM Neon EVM, an Ethereum Virtual Machine on Solana, has announced its testnet support for several tokens as an alternative payment for gas fees. JUST IN: Neon EVM is working on letting users pay transaction fees with different tokens — Crypto Chiefs News (@CryptoChiefNews)...
Bitcoin Transaction Fees Skyrocket, Reaching Second Highest Point of 2023 Amidst Backlog Woes
17.11.2023
On Thursday, November 16, 2023, Bitcoin saw its average transaction fees peak at $18.69 per transfer, marking a high of 0.00051 BTC. This surge represented the second-largest increase in 2023. However, the following day saw a reduction in onchain fees. Despite this, as of 8:13 a.m. Eastern Time...
Bitcoin Price Prediction: BTC Stabilizes Near $35,000 Amid SEC Hiring Woes & Rising Fees
7.11.2023
As the digital currency market continues to evolve, Bitcoin faces a new set of challenges and endorsements. Currently priced at $34,901, Bitcoin has seen a slight decline of 0.25% as of Tuesday. The US Securities and Exchange Commission is grappling with its own set of issues, particularly...
UK’s ‘Help with Fees’ scheme won’t define crypto as disposable income
17.10.2023
The Ministry of Justice’s proposed ‘Help with Fees’ scheme will not classify cryptocurrencies as disposable income following a public consultation
Dutch Crypto Firms Secure Partial Legal Victory Against Regulatory Fees
5.10.2023
Crypto firms in the Netherlands, including Bitvavo and Coinmerce, have achieved a partial victory in their legal battle against fees totaling $2.3 million imposed by Dutch regulators. They argued that these fees were excessive and discriminatory....
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Israel Land Authority Examines Real Estate Tokenization Applications
30.9.2023
The Israel Land Authority has called for blockchain experts to determine the different applications of distributed ledger technology in real estate. Implementing this technology could ostensibly present several advantages compared to traditional real estate transactions, which are qualified...
China Uses Digital Yuan to Recycle Gold, Pay Land Registry Fees
29.9.2023
Chinese firms, banks, and city governments are using the digital yuan to recycle gold and pay land registry fees as CBDC adoption efforts continue.
Per the fiance-focused media outlet JRJ, the Shenzhen Branch of the central People’s Bank of China (PBoC) has teamed up with the Shanghai Gold...
Diminished Activity, L2 Migration Push Ethereum to Turn Inflationary
24.9.2023
Recently, Ethereum has seen a shift towards inflation, sparked by a dip in network activity and onchain fees. Data reveals that, with decreased activity and lower fees, Ethereum’s inflation rate stands at 0.270%. The decline in overall activity and people transitioning to layer two (L2)...
Is Ethereum Outshining Bitcoin in Terms of Fees? Crypto Voices Share Thoughts
10.9.2023
Lately, the crypto sphere, with bitcoin aficionados in particular, has been buzzing with chatter about the fees pocketed by BTC miners. They’re pondering if these fees will adequately offset the impending 2024 halving and the accompanying drop in revenue. On the other hand, Ethereum,...
Bitcoin Mining in July: $844.56 Million in Revenue, Dominance of Top Pools, and Fluctuating Difficulty Levels
1.8.2023
As per the data compiled for the month of July, bitcoin miners discovered a total of 4,366 blocks, collectively accruing approximately $844.56 million in block rewards and fees. This figure marks an estimated increase of $60.8 million from the previous month. July’s Bitcoin Mining Landscape:...
Binance Integrates Lightning Network Deposits and Withdrawals
18.7.2023
Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange by volume traded, has announced it has completed the integration of the Lightning Network, a BTC scaling layer, on its platform. Now users can execute bitcoin deposits and withdrawals using the network, taking advantage of lower fees. Binance Completes...
Kim Dotcom-Backed Crypto Startup Bitcache Liquidated in New Zealand
15.7.2023
Bitcache, a crypto startup backed by Kim Dotcom, has been liquidated, reportedly over unpaid legal fees. Phil Creagh, an Auckland lawyer who acted as Bitcache’s director until Sept. 2020, is reported to have applied for the startup’s liquidation on May 24. Bitcache’s Unpaid Legal Fees A...
BIS Report Cites ‘Inherent Limitations’ of Cryptocurrencies; Questions Their Role in Global Economy
13.7.2023
The Bank of International Settlements (BIS) has published a report on cryptocurrencies and explains that the technology has serious “flaws.” BIS researchers insist that permissionless blockchains have “inherent limitations” that lead to network congestion and high fees. BIS Report: ‘Crypto Has...
Kyber Network Expands to zkSync Era: Deploying KyberSwap Aggregator and Classic Liquidity Protocols
22.6.2023
Kyber Network, a pioneer in the decentralised finance (DeFI) space, is excited to announce the deployment of its flagship product, KyberSwap, on zkSync Era. The deployment of KyberSwap Aggregator and Classic Liquidity Protocols on zkSync marks the 14th chain integration for Kyber Network, providing...
Should You Buy SOL? Solana Price Prediction Surges as SOL Blockchain Attracts a Wave of New Users Amidst High ETH Gas Fees
24.5.2023
Solana (SOL), a blockchain platform known for its scalability and low transaction fees, has recently gained significant attention as it attracts a wave of new users.
The surge in interest comes as Ethereum (ETH) gas fees remain high, prompting many users to explore alternative options.
The...
NY Attorney General Secures $4.3 Million Refund for Coin Cafe Customers Misled by Hidden Fees
19.5.2023
The New York Attorney General’s office has ordered crypto trading platform Coin Cafe to repay $4.3 million to users for charging hidden fees.
In a Thursday announcement, Attorney General Letitia James revealed that it has secured $4.3 million for Coin Cafe users after the company charged...
Bitcoin’s Ordinal Inscriptions Surpass 7 Million Mark, Fueling the Trend’s Unstoppable Momentum
16.5.2023
On May 15, 2023, the number of Ordinal inscriptions surpassed the 7 million mark and as of 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday morning, 7,204,882 Ordinal inscriptions have been added to the Bitcoin blockchain. Miners have collected 1,324 bitcoin in fees by confirming inscription transactions which...
Bitcoin-Based Meme Coin Growth Disrupts Binance, Drives Up Fees
9.5.2023
A rapid growth in meme coins issued on the Bitcoin blockchain has caused a surge in transaction fees and disrupted withdrawals from Binance.
The growth in Bitcoin transaction fees has in recent days gone parabolic, with the average fee level hitting as high as $19 on Sunday and then $30.9...