On Aug. 22, Bitcoin’s onchain transaction fees took off, soaring to more than 1,250 satoshis per virtual byte (sat/vB), which translated to over $ 105 per transfer at 8:45 a.m. EDT. However, by 9:40 a.m. EDT on Thursday, fees had dropped to 625 sat/vB or $ 53.26 per transaction. Bitcoin Miners Rejoice as …
Babylon Launches Trustless Bitcoin Staking Protocol on Mainnet
Babylon has launched its bitcoin staking protocol on mainnet, marking a significant step in integrating Bitcoin’s security into proof-of-stake (PoS) ecosystems. The launch is set to provide bitcoin holders with new staking opportunities, leveraging the network’s decentralized nature. Bitcoin Staking Protocol by Babylon Goes Live Babylon‘s mainnet launch introduces a staking protocol that allows bitcoin […]
110,000 Ether Pours into Liquid Staking Platforms, Boosting Defi Holdings
Based on the latest data, liquid staking platforms have experienced another uptick in deposited ether over the past week. Within this timeframe, 110,000 ether, valued at $ 292 million, has flowed into these decentralized finance (defi) protocols. Binance’s Big Move: 88% of 110,000 ETH Inflow Flowed Into Staked Ether Protocol Liquid staking protocols continue …
Microstrategy’s Bitcoin Holdings Catch Up to Theoretical Ether Profits Without Staking
After Michael Saylor, Microstrategy’s executive chairman, disclosed that the company now holds 226,500 BTC valued at $ 13.4 billion, it turns out the firm’s bitcoin (BTC) holdings have gained 61% profit. Interestingly, while blockchaincenter.net’s ‘There Is No Second Best’ index once hinted that investing in ethereum might have been a wiser choice for Microstrategy, …
Crypto-All Stars Kicks Off Presale, Launches Innovative Staking Feature for Top Meme Coins
A new meme coin presale has just begun – and it’s already going viral. Crypto All-Stars (STARS) launched its presale four days ago, and everyone’s buzzing about the clever “MemeVault” feature. With enormous staking APYs on offer, could the MemeVault be what sets STARS apart from its peers in the meme coin space? Relive the […]