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Fourth Consecutive Week of Decline: NFT Sales Dip 6.75%
Non-fungible token (NFT) sales took yet another dip this week, marking the fourth consecutive week of decline, albeit a slight one, with a decrease of 6.75%. From September 2, 2023, to September 9, the total sales for this week amounted to…
Ripple Acquires Crypto Financial Services Company Fortress Trust
Ripple, a leading blockchain and cryptocurrency company, has acquired Fortress Trust, a Nevada-licensed financial services provider for the crypto industry. The purchase expands Ripple’s regulatory licenses and infrastructure to…
LBRY Gears Up to Contest US Securities Law Violation Ruling
In a recently filed court document, blockchain-based publishing company LBRY has signaled its intent to challenge a New Hampshire district court’s verdict. This ruling, made in November 2022, concurred with the U.S. Securities and…
Bitcoin Witnesses Second-Highest Daily Ordinal Inscription Count as Inscriptions Near 30 Million
While Bitcoin-based nonfungible token (NFT) sales have declined, and the network has dropped to seventh out of 23 blockchains in sales this past month, Ordinal inscriptions continue unabated. The number of inscriptions linked to the Bitcoin…
Ark Invest, 21shares, and Vaneck Forge Ahead With Spot Ethereum ETF Applications
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has temporarily postponed its ruling on seven bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications. Meanwhile, a fresh wave of applications has emerged, with Ark Invest and 21shares, in addition…
Blockchain and AI Are Set to Transform Financial Markets: Moody’s
Incorporating AI and DLT into business models may require "substantial investment" at first – but could help lower expenses and improve market liquidity over time, a new report said.
Bitcoin’s 21 Million Supply Cap: Immutable Truth or Future Flexibility?
This week, the crypto community is abuzz with discussions about Bitcoin’s 21 million supply cap and the potential for its alteration. On September 4, in a social media exchange, software developer and Bitcoin Core contributor Peter…
Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Dips 2.65%; Network Clocks Modest Uptick in Hash Price
On Tuesday, September 5, 2023, Bitcoin’s mining difficulty experienced a 2.65% dip at block height 806,400, offering a slight reprieve for miners. This marks the first decline since July 26, when a 2.94% slide was recorded at block…
$21 Million in ‘Sleeping Bitcoins’ Awaken After Years of Dormancy
Despite bitcoin’s (BTC) price dipping 6.4% this week and hovering below the $26K mark, a flurry of activity was noted between September 5th and 6th as several substantial ‘sleeping bitcoins’ stirred. After a lull of…
Decoding the Dominance: A Deep Dive into Ethereum and Tron’s Tether Wallets
Although bitcoin and ethereum dominate the crypto realm in terms of market capitalization, tether (USDT) stands out as the third-largest digital currency by market valuation. Notably, while USDT operates on multiple blockchains, Ethereum…