2024 was an extraordinary year for bitcoin, marked by an event of historical significance: the movement of five block rewards from 2009, which had remained untouched since they were mined. Last Year’s Genesis Echo On Sept. 20, 2024, between block heights 862,079 and 862,087, five ancient coinbase rewards, collectively worth 250 BTC, were spent. Bitcoin […]
16 Years Later: How Bitcoin’s Genesis Block Sparked a New Era of Money
Sixteen years ago, the world witnessed the launch of a groundbreaking peer-to-peer electronic cash system, Bitcoin, by its enigmatic creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. This innovation sparked a revolution in how people perceive money, currency, and financial assets. Since the release of the Genesis block, over 877,000 blocks have been mined on the decentralized ledger network, marking […]
Crypto Giants Stir: Vintage BTC Wallets Shift Millions, 1,940 Genesis ETH Lands on Coinbase
With the crypto market’s valuation sitting at $ 3.33 trillion and bitcoin holding steady above the $ 90,000 range for a cumulative 43 non-consecutive days, an intriguing trend has emerged—vintage crypto wallets have started stirring after years of inactivity. Million-Dollar Transfers From Long-Inactive Crypto Wallets As 2024 wraps up, digital currency prices stand …
Stepn Partners With Adidas for Genesis Sneakers NFT Launch
Stepn, the Web3 move-to-earn app, has announced a new partnership with Adidas, the German sports apparel company, to issue a second Genesis Sneakers collection. Stepn qualified this new partnership as a milestone for the adoption of its Stepn Go app. The two companies will issue 1,000 co-branded Genesis Sneakers based on 4 different designs inspired […]
Bitcoin Miner Genesis Digital Assets Launches Heat Repurposing Project in Sweden
Genesis Digital Assets Limited (GDA) has embarked on a new project in Norsjö, Sweden, utilizing surplus heat from one of its bitcoin mining data centers to warm a local garage. This collaboration with Swedish company Muttern Fastigheter showcases an innovative approach to enhancing energy efficiency within the industry. GDA and Muttern Fastigheter Collaborate on Sustainable […]