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Technology
The protocol
The Protocol: Analyzing Runes Impact as Bitcoin Fee Bonanza Fades
Last week's Bitcoin halving came and went – just as Satoshi Nakamoto programmed it. But the big surprise was the fast uptake of Casey Rodarmor's new Runes protocol, his second...
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By Bradley Keoun
Apr 24, 2024 at 5:45 p.m. UTC
Apr 24, 2024
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Opinion
How the Bitcoin Halving Will Drive Action to Layer 2s
Increasing on-chain use of the network are driving up fees.
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By Daniel Kuhn
Apr 22, 2024 at 7:15 p.m. UTC
Apr 22, 2024
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Bitcoin
Bitcoin Transaction Fees Come Crashing Down Post Halving
After the halving, fees spiked to $146 for a medium-priority transaction and $170 for a high-priority transaction.
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By Sam Reynolds
Apr 22, 2024 at 6:10 a.m. UTC
Apr 22, 2024
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Ethereum's new "blob market" is taking on a life of its own. (Wikipedia/PhotoMosh)
Technology
Dencun
Ethereum Hit by 'Blobscriptions' in First Stress Test of Blockchain's New Data System
Ethereum fees for "blobs" – the blockchain's new dedicated class of cheaper data storage – spiked Wednesday after a project called Ethscriptions created a new way of inscribin...
Ethereum's new "blob market" is taking on a life of its own. (Wikipedia/PhotoMosh)
By Margaux Nijkerk
Mar 28, 2024 at 5:08 p.m. UTC
Mar 28, 2024
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Finance
Bitcoin etf
VanEck Spot Bitcoin ETF Sees Record $119M Inflow After Fee Cut to 0%
VanEck waived the management fee for its spot bitcoin ETF for a year or until it reaches $1.5 billion in assets under management.
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By Krisztian Sandor
Mar 12, 2024 at 3:37 p.m. UTC
Mar 12, 2024
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Markets
Blackrock
BlackRock, ARK 21Shares Follow Rivals in Cutting Bitcoin ETF Fees
The SEC is expected to approve multiple ETFs at the same time, meaning the different providers will tussle for market share using fee structure as one of the main weapons.
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By Jamie Crawley
Jan 10, 2024 at 11:43 a.m. UTC
Jan 10, 2024
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Finance
Spot bitcoin exchange traded fund
Bitwise Tops Bitcoin ETF Low-Fee Table, While Grayscale Bets on Size
Just one potential spot bitcoin ETF issuer has set a management fee above 1% as many of the others are asking for less than 0.5%.
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By Helene Braun
Jan 8, 2024 at 5:01 p.m. UTC
Jan 8, 2024
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The SEC, under Chair Gary Gensler, is likely to decide on a spot bitcoin ETF in coming days. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
Finance
Bitcoin etf
Bitcoin ETF Fees Will Play Critical Role in the Race to Popularity
So far, only six potential spot bitcoin ETF issuers have revealed their charges, and Fidelity is the cheapest.
The SEC, under Chair Gary Gensler, is likely to decide on a spot bitcoin ETF in coming days. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
By Helene Braun
Jan 5, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. UTC
Jan 5, 2024
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Bitcoin mining rigs at Kryptovault's facility in Hønefoss, Norway. (Image credit: Eliza Gkritsi/CoinDesk)
Markets
Bitcoin
Bitcoin Fees Spike to 2-Year High as Ordinals Bonanza Gives Windfall Profit to BTC Miners
Share prices of publicly listed bitcoin mining companies are "on fire" thanks to high transaction fees, one analyst said.
Bitcoin mining rigs at Kryptovault's facility in Hønefoss, Norway. (Image credit: Eliza Gkritsi/CoinDesk)
By Krisztian Sandor
Dec 18, 2023 at 5:21 p.m. UTC
Dec 18, 2023
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Markets
Binance
Binance Boosts Bitcoin, Ether Trading in Argentine, Brazilian, South African Currencies With Fee Promotion
The crypto exchanges promotion comes as trading volumes plummet to four-year lows, hurting the exchange’s revenue stream.
Two large stacked blocks displaying Binance's logo at a trade show.
By Krisztian Sandor
Sep 7, 2023 at 4:33 p.m. UTC
Sep 7, 2023
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