The Bitcoin network has reached a significant milestone, surpassing traditional financial institutions like Mastercard and Visa in transaction volume. With an all-time high in active Bitcoin addresses and a more distributed supply, the market is experiencing unprecedented growth. One key development, however, has contributed greatly to this success—revealing the potential for a new era in cryptocurrency. To uncover the details and implications of this groundbreaking factor, join CryptoSlate Alpha (instructions below).
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Bitcoin crossed 800M transactions in 2023 Q1; price grows 70%
Bitcoin enjoyed a largely positive first quarter, with its price rising by more than 70% and miners enjoying some respite.
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