In the 12 hours following the introduction of the Runes protocol, bitcoin miners have collected substantial fees as the rush to mint runes now dominates block space. Presently, numerous runes exist on the Bitcoin blockchain, with several being offered on marketplaces such as Okx and Magic Eden. The Runes Economy Has Been Born Since their […]
Costco Gold Business Booming: Estimations Put Monthly Sales Close to $200 Million
According to Wells Fargo estimations, U.S.-based retailer Costco runs a $ 200 million gold business monthly. Consumer trust in the organization and its aggressive pricing have made Costco’s one-ounce bars of 24-karat gold a popular choice for investors, who take advantage of 2% over market spot prices. Costco Might Be Selling $ 200 …
7-Day NFT Sales Increase by 37%, Bitcoin-Based Collections Lead
Sales volumes of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) recorded a more than 37% increase to $ 277 million in the seven-day period ending April 11. Six of the top 10 collections with the largest sales volumes were Bitcoin-based NFTs. Some experts attribute the renewed interest in NFTs to the rise of real-world assets and NFTs with …
Brazilian BV Bank Tests Tokenized Model for Vehicle Sales
BV Bank, a Brazilian bank leader in vehicle loans, is running a pilot that uses tokenization to manage vehicle financing and sales operations. The first phase of the tests involves automating consumer-to-consumer vehicle sales processes, including the delivery of tokenized money in exchange for the ownership of the vehicle. Brazilian BV Bank Pilots Tokenization Model […]
8 Blockchain Giants Log $3.77 Billion in NFT Sales in Q1 2024
Despite experiencing a downturn for four straight weeks, eight blockchain networks logged $ 3.77 billion in non-fungible token (NFT) sales in the first quarter of 2024. Leading the charge, Ethereum-centric NFTs accounted for $ 1.4 billion or 37% of the NFT sales during Q1 2024. The Dual Forces of Organic NFT Sales and …