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After the release of Taproot Wizards' Quantum Cats non-fungible token (NFT) series, the secondary market has seen a significant increase in trading volume and a surge in the minimum value of the collection. Initially priced at 0.1 bitcoin each, the lowest value of Quantum Cats NFTs now hovers around 0.303 bitcoin or $13,062 per NFT. […]

Self-Directed Gold IRAs are a fantastic option to invest in gold, without having to deal problems associated with buying physical bullion. This type of account allows investors to buy gold straight from the federal government and store it under their name. Although many prefer to hold physical gold, not everyone can get access to it.

Investment Firm Paradigm Backs Kalshi in Legal Dispute Investment firm Paradigm has come forward to support prediction market platform Kalshi in its ongoing legal battle with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The dispute centers around the CFTC's rejection of Kalshi's proposed market, which would enable participants to speculate on the outcome of U.S. Congressional

The Impact of Ordinals Protocol on Bitcoin Miners Bitcoin miners have faced abnormal circumstances in recent months due to the increased demand on Bitcoin's blockchain. The use of BRC-20s and image inscriptions, made possible by the Ordinals protocol, has contributed significantly to this demand. The protocol allows users to inscribe unique data on small denominations

Introduction The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced another delay in its ruling on the proposed Invesco Galaxy Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF). The decision has been pushed back to potentially July 2024 after the SEC opened the proposal for public comments. Background Invesco and Galaxy Digital, two major investment firms, had submitted

Microstrategy Now Holds 190,000 Bitcoins Nasdaq-listed Microstrategy has increased its cryptocurrency holdings to 190,000 bitcoins, having acquired 31,755 additional coins since the end of the third quarter. The company now considers itself "the world's first Bitcoin development company," with a unique value proposition, even when compared to spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Microstrategy detailed that

Vast Bank's Strategic Decision to Leave the Cryptocurrency Market Vast Bank, a financial institution based in Oklahoma, United States, has recently announced its departure from the cryptocurrency market. As part of this decision, the bank will be closing its crypto mobile banking application, effective from January 31. This shift in focus marks a significant change

Monero (XMR) Faces 32% Value Slash as Binance Cuts Ties With Privacy Coin The market for Monero, the leading privacy-focused cryptocurrency, has experienced a significant decline of 32% within the last day. This drop in value comes in response to the news that Binance, one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges, intends to remove Monero

Introduction The Bitcoin network has experienced consistently high average transfer fees and delays in 2024. Over the past 36 days, the average fee has remained above $3.68, while the costs for median-sized transactions have not dropped below $1.67. Additionally, there is currently a backlog of 221,799 transactions waiting for confirmation. Bitcoin Transfer Fee Trends in

The chief of South Korea's financial regulatory body is set to visit the United States to engage in discussions about cryptocurrency regulations with Gary Gensler, the chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The focus of the conversation will be on the SEC's recent approval of spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The South