Ethereum DeFi ecosystem suffers contraction, TVL down to $47 billion in 2024
Ethereum struggles with DeFi contraction as competing blockchains gain prominence.
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Ethereum
Ethereum 2.0 deposit contract continue to rise amid centralization concerns
Top 11 providers handle nearly half of staked Ethereum.
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Bitcoin’s fifth epoch heralds potential for major price breakout amid stabilizing market
Stabilizing Bitcoin price in epoch 5 points to less volatility, possible breakout.
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Long-term Bitcoin holders display strategic patience amid 2024 price rallies
Bitcoin's revived supply shows increased activity during 2024 market rallies.
Bitcoin
MicroStrategy tops Bitcoin-related equities in 2024
Mining sector hit hard by Bitcoin halving; Marathon Digital down 27% YTD.
ETFs
Ethereum ETFs showed no activity on Friday, a first since US spot crypto ETFs launched
Bitcoin down 9% in August, Ethereum drops 22% with ETH/BTC ratio at 0.043.
Alpha
Traders’ leveraged bets on Bitcoin’s $60,000 level drive market volatility
Election uncertainties compound Bitcoin's unpredictable market behavior.
Bitcoin
Bitcoin loans gain prominence in digital assets sector’s bankruptcy proceedings
Galaxy Digital offers $30 million loan or 500 Bitcoin alternative to distressed Bitcoin miner.
Crypto Equities
Berkshire Hathaway joins $1 trillion club, Meta fastest to reach milestone
MicroStrategy's ambitious path to match Meta's rapid market cap growth.
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Bitcoin’s hash rate stabilizes at historic highs post-halving, signaling strong miner confidence
Bitcoin network strength persists: Hash rate stabilizes at 650 EH/s post-halving.
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Bitcoin network’s maturing phase reflected in post-halving fee stability
Despite significant price movements, Bitcoin transaction fees remain subdued.
Bitcoin
Texas sees a 31% rise in Bitcoin mining energy use paired with an 80% drop in electricity prices
Riot Platforms: Bitcoin miners stabilize grids, easing Texas energy volatility.
Alpha
Long-term holders currently possess more than 14 million BTC
Long-term Bitcoin holders control over 70% of supply despite market volatility.
