The computing power of the Bitcoin network, often known as the mining hash rate, hit a new record high recently. However, with profitability taking a nosedive, miners are feeling the heat. According to Blockchain.com, the hash rate of Bitcoin hit a record high of 544 exahashes per second (EH/s) on
Bitcoin has bounced back from its losses in 2022, reaching a new annual high and exhibiting indications of a robust year-end. Looking at past trends, it seems like there may be more growth ahead. This month, BTC reached a new year high of more than $44,000, recouping most of the
The ex-CEO and co-founder of BitMEX is warning that spot Bitcoin ETFs, should they become too popular, may “completely destroy” Bitcoin. In a recent blog post, Hayes said that Bitcoin’s worth is due to the fact that “it moves.” Spot Bitcoin ETFs, on the other hand, are designed to “vacuum
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has unveiled crucial updates on the eagerly anticipated approval process for spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The approval, expected in January 2024, has heightened speculation about the future trajectory of Bitcoin. The SEC has disclosed that the initial wave of potential spot
Crypto firms are increasing their donations to U.S politicians at a time when the market for cryptocurrencies is being closely monitored by regulators in Washington. Some major participants are increasing their funding to help elect pro-crypto lawmakers and forward legislation that has stagnated in Congress. These include Circle, Coinbase, and
The Japanese government adopted the framework for crypto tax reform for fiscal year 2024 at a cabinet meeting that took place on December 22nd. A major adjustment affecting firms holding crypto assets comes with this change. Corporations owning virtual currencies issued by third parties are no longer subject to the
Investors and the Nigerian economy stand to benefit from the new stablecoin, the cNGN, which is being developed and managed by a consortium of Nigerian institutions. Anonymous insiders within the project have confirmed that the cNGN token is linked to and supported by the Nigerian naira, the official currency of
The president of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, has added Prof. Dr. Fatma Ozkul to the panel of crypto specialists. Fatma Ozkul, a professor specializing in blockchain technology and crypto assets, has been formally selected to serve on the Monetary Policy Committee of Turkey’s Central Bank. Moreover, the appointment of Fatma
The cryptocurrency market is now experiencing an upswing due to the upcoming halving and the anticipation of a spot Bitcoin ETF. Surprisingly, Bitcoin has emerged unscathed from its 2022 slump, adding almost $530 billion to its market valuation with a 160% increase in value this year. There has been a
Constraints on Nigerian banks aiding cryptocurrency transactions have been removed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), almost two years after a complete ban on banks working with digital currencies was enforced. Moreover, the CBN acknowledged in a circular addressed to banks on December 22 that the rising worldwide demand
