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After two consecutive months of record-breaking revenue, bitcoin miners experienced a significant downturn in earnings in May, a level not seen since October 2023. In April, miners generated $1.79 billion, whereas May’s figures show a considerably lower revenue of approximately $964.24 million. Sharp Decline in Bitcoin Miner Revenue in May Bitcoin miners generated 46.15% less revenue in May compared to April, according to the theblock.co data. Miners earned $964.24 million from block subsidies and fees in May. Onchain fees were $64.85 million in May, significantly lower than the $281.47 million accrued in April. This marked the lowest earnings since October…
Bitcoin (BTC) climbed back to $70,000 Wednesday, reversing its knee-jerk dip following hotter-than-anticipated U.S. inflation data for March. BTC slipped nearly 4% to $67,500 during early U.S. hours after a government report showed the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rising faster than analyst expectations, prompting investors to temper their expectations for rate cuts this year. The dip echoed through multiple asset classes, but bitcoin gradually erased all its losses, and was up over 1% over the past 24 hours, outperforming U.S. equities and gold, both of which finished with sizable declines for the day. At press time, bitcoin had slipped a…
Key Points: Hong Kong reaffirms commitment to promoting financial innovation, citing key areas like fintech, green finance, and Web3-related DeFi. Officials highlight significant sectors, including virtual assets, with emphasis on stability measures to manage financial risks effectively. Hong Kong’s proactive approach underscores its aim to maintain competitiveness as a leading international financial center while embracing emerging trends. Hong Kong government officials reaffirmed their commitment to fostering financial innovation while simultaneously prioritizing stability and risk management. The statement underscores Hong Kong’s determination to remain a global financial hub by embracing emerging trends and technologies in the financial sector. Hong Kong will…
CBRT announced its interest rate decision for April 2024. CBRT Monetary Policy Committee left interest rates constant in April. The expectation was that the policy rate would be kept constant at 50% in April. What Was the Dollar’s Reaction to the Interest Rate Decision? After the CBRT decision, the dollar is traded at 32.52 TL. CBRT’s statement regarding the latest interest rate decision is as follows: “The Monetary Policy Committee (Board) decided to keep the one-week repo auction interest rate, which is the policy rate, constant at 50 percent. The main trend of monthly inflation in March was higher than…
That means that the investors holding the most Bitcoin (BTC) want even more of the orange coin than ever before. Bitcoin whales are investors who hoard huge amounts of Bitcoin (at least 1,000 BTC, or at least $69 million at today’s price) and don’t touch it for years. Such investors make large gains as a result—although whales are more likely to be companies and institutional holders rather than individuals. “Currently, demand growth from this cohort of investors is at the highest ever,” said CryptoQuant, adding that demand growth from large investors has led to price rises in the past. CryptoQuant…
LONDON, May 31 (Reuters) – More than $18 billion worth of cryptocurrency has moved into a new type of platform which offers investors rewards in exchange for locking up their tokens, in a complex scheme that analysts warn poses a risk for users and the crypto market. The soaring popularity of so-called “re-staking” is the latest sign of risk-taking in crypto markets as prices rally and traders hunt for yield. Bitcoin , the biggest cryptocurrency, is near all-time highs while ether , the second biggest, is up more than 60% this year. At the heart of the re-staking boom is…
The fall of the Renzo restaking token was within minutes before its ultimate recovery, and it trades below ether as of now. This trend is probably due to the user’s intention to exit ezETH after getting an idea about Renzo restaking token’s totally confusing distribution plan. Some crypto experts point out that the fall of ezETH is around $700, and the token entered its recovery phase after the depeg. The ezETH token dropped 5.6% within the past twenty-four hours to trade hands at 12:40 PM Eastern Standard Time. ezETH is a LRT (Liquid Restaking Token) from Renzo, the liquid restaking…
Bitcoin remains above $70K as Asia begins its trading day One trader told CoinDesk that its too early to tell if slowing GBTC outflows will be a positive sign for bitcoin’s price Bitcoin (BTC) looks to extend Wednesday’s gain, trading near $70,800 while ether {{ETH}} changed hands above $3,500 as the market continues to digest a higher-than-expected U.S. CPI and slowing outflows from the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC). “Bitcoin exhibited strength against a hawkish CPI report and strong inflation data seeing only a retracement back down to $67,000 following the fed minutes announcement,” Semir Gabeljic, director of Capital Formation at…
Over the past week, non-fungible token (NFT) sales have declined again, slipping 7.03% compared to the previous week. During this period, $122.3 million in sales were recorded, with Ethereum-based NFTs taking the lead. 7-Day NFT Sales Slide 7.03% This week witnessed another seven days of subdued NFT sales, with Ethereum maintaining the lead and Bitcoin following in second place. Sales dropped 7.03% compared to the previous week, totaling $122.3 million between May 25 and June 1, 2024. The highest-priced NFT sold this week was from the Ethereum blockchain’s Azuki collection. Azuki #3,374 fetched $393,112 five days ago, claiming the top…
More than $18 billion worth of cryptocurrency has shifted to a new platform type offering rewards for locking up tokens, a scheme that analysts warn poses significant risks for users and the broader crypto market. The increasing popularity of “re-staking” highlights the rising risk appetite in crypto markets as prices surge and traders chase higher yields. Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency, is nearing all-time highs, while ether, the second largest, has risen over 60% this year. At the forefront of the re-staking trend is Seattle-based startup EigenLayer. The company, which secured $100 million in February from US venture capital firm Andreessen…