Ordinals, Nostra continue to dominate Bitcoin conversation – BitTalk#7

Episode 7 of CryptoSlate’s podcast, Bittalk, discussed the potential risks and benefits of introducing new changes to Bitcoin. The hosts, Akiba from CryptoSlate, James from CryptoSlate’s research team, and Nick from Mercury Wallet, touched on various topics related to Bitcoin’s current state, including developments of Bitcoin infrastructure and the Nostr Improvement Protocols (NIPs) and the…

Ordinals, Nostr continue to dominate Bitcoin conversation – BitTalk#7

Episode 7 of CryptoSlate’s podcast, Bittalk, discussed the potential risks and benefits of introducing new changes to Bitcoin. The hosts, Akiba from CryptoSlate, James from CryptoSlate’s research team, and Nick from Mercury Wallet, touched on various topics related to Bitcoin’s current state, including developments of Bitcoin infrastructure and the Nostr Improvement Protocols (NIPs) and the…

Creepz NFT volume surges 240% following Spotify partnership

Ad Creepz NFT collection’s trading volume recorded a 240% increase in the 24 hours following Creepz creator Overlord’s partnership announcement with Spotify. Overlord announced the new partnership on its Twitter account on Feb. 22 at 22:00 UTC. The partnership allows Creepz holders to access token-enabled playlists created by the community. On Feb.23, Creepz NFT responded…

Group of Bitcoin holders since 2013 holds more BTC than all exchanges

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Crypto should not be given official currency, legal tender status – IMF

Ad The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned that giving cryptocurrencies the status of legal tender or official currency could lead to adverse effects on the monetary sovereignty and stability of a nation. The UN financial agency considers this to be the first of nine elements to create effective policies for crypto assets, according to a…

SBF facing multiple fraud, conspiracy charges in unsealed superseded indictment

Ad FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) is facing additional charges in the latest superseding indictment unsealed on Feb. 23. The indictment —  unsealed in the U.S. District Court in Manhattan, where SBF was originally charged — includes a total of 12 charges, four of which are new. It also reveals new details of the illegal…

Deep dive into top public BTC miners following 82% YoY increase in hash rate

Ad Bitcoin (BTC) mining from public companies has grown exponentially in recent years, with the hash rate share of the top mining companies increasing from 23.93 EH/s to 56.98 EH/s between Jan. 2022 and Jan. 2023. The increase represents a staggering 82% growth in hash rate YOY. Top public miners CryptoSlate analyzed ten of the…

Canada requires crypto exchanges to pre-register within 30 days

Latest Report The SEC vs. Paxos: A deep dive into the implications of the lawsuit and its effects on stablecoins The SEC’s notice to Paxos to stop minting BUSD could have longstanding implications on the crypto market. CryptoSlate’s new report explores the recent and potential consequences of enforcement action against Paxos. Andjela Radmilac · 5…

Optimism jumps 22% following Coinbase ‘Base’ layer 2 announcement

Ad Optimism (OP) jumped 22% to a local top of $3.095 at the time of press – marking a 15-day high. Profit-taking has since formed a relatively long top wick on the daily candle. Nonetheless, year-to-date gains at the current price come in at 218% – significantly greater than the 45% gains seen from market…