Bitcoin hits record 44M non-zero addresses, thanks to Ordinals: Glassnode

The launch of Bitcoin nonfungible tokens (NFTs) — known as Ordinals — has tipped the number of non-zero Bitcoin addresses to a new all-time high of 44 million, according to crypto analytics... Read more »

Led by Bitcoin, blockchain industry starts 2023 off strong: Report

2023 is off to a great start, with Bitcoin (BTC) rocketing up 40% in January. The good news is not relegated to just Bitcoin, however, as this price increase has sent ripple... Read more »

Zilliqa ROLL1NG THUND3RZ Web3 console, ecosystem launches soon

Ad Zilliqa co-founder Max Kantelia announced the launch of ROLL1NG THUND3ERZ, calling the progress made to date a “monumental achievement.” “I think this is a tremendous model for us as long as... Read more »

Daily Raids on Crypto Farms as Abkhazia Intensifies Mining Crackdown

Authorities in Abkhazia are stepping up efforts to clamp down on cryptocurrency mining amid electricity shortages in the winter months. The government of the breakaway Georgian region announced it’s also taking measures... Read more »

First weekly death cross ever — 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week

Bitcoin (BTC) starts a new week just under $22,000 as bulls fail to reclaim lost ground in February. After some modest volatility towards the weekly close, BTC/USD is still near three-week lows... Read more »

Historic legacy bank enables Brazilians to pay taxes using crypto

Ad Brazilian bank Banco do Brasil and crypto firm Bitfy will enable Brazilian taxpayers to pay their taxes using cryptocurrencies. Banco do Brasil is the country’s oldest bank and among the world’s... Read more »

Bitcoin Network Experiences Slight Dip in Difficulty After Record High

Bitcoin’s difficulty decreased 0.49% on Feb. 12, 2023, following a sustained all-time high of 39.35 trillion over the previous two weeks (2,016 blocks). The decrease in difficulty offers a brief respite for... Read more »

Bitcoin could hit $10M in 9 years but more sidechains needed: Blockstream CEO

Blockstream CEO Adam Back believes the price of Bitcoin (BTC) could reach $10 million by the end of the sixth halvening in 2032, as long as Bitcoin layer-2 technology and wallet infrastructure... Read more »

2022 realized cap drawdown was second worst in Bitcoin’s history

Analyzing Bitcoin’s market cap shows that the 2022 bear market brought the fourth worse drawdown from the all-time high in its history. Bitcoin’s drop to $15,500 represents a 76.92% drawdown from its... Read more »

Public miners increased Bitcoin production, hash rate in January

The first production update of 2023 from publicly listed Bitcoin (BTC) mining companies shows a steady increase in hash rate and a surge in BTC production compared to the previous month, according... Read more »