Bitcoin's blockchain split at block 961632, with the BIP-110-supporting Roughnecks mining two blocks on a minority chain now 18 blocks behind the main chain, which has reached block 961651. The mining difficulty remains high at 127.48 trillion, making block production slow for the minority chain due to limited hashrate. Some Ocean-linked miners are divided, with Simple Mining producing blocks on the main chain, indicating no full consensus among BIP-110 supporters. The situation has led to warnings about double-spending risks and discussions among BIP-110 proponents about possibly changing the minority chain's mining algorithm to stay viable.
Bitcoin surged more than 5% to surpass $85,000, its highest level since January, following the failure of the CLARITY Act in the US Senate. The bill, aimed at regulating crypto markets, did not receive enough votes to avoid a filibuster, leaving digi...
XRP surged 8.7% to $1.49, approaching a critical resistance zone between $1.49 and $1.54. If it breaks and holds above this level, analysts expect a rally toward $1.64 and potentially $2. However, failure to sustain above this zone could trigger a sh...
Cryptocurrency markets are experiencing widespread gains, with Bitcoin climbing about 5.94% to $85,274 and Ethereum up 6% to $2,734. Many altcoins have surged even more, including AIOZ up 37.13%, SEI up 28.84%, and SUI soaring 26.54%. These increases...
Cryptocurrency markets saw significant gains with Bitcoin rising 5.92% to $85,117 and Ethereum increasing 5.71% to $2,721.85. Other notable increases include Solana up 7.46%, Cardano up 10.55%, and Avalanche up 10.10%. This broad upward movement sugg...
The crypto market saw a sharp recovery with $450 million in short positions liquidated in four hours, driving Bitcoin to a 9-month high of $85,299. This surge was fueled by fading fears of Fed rate hikes, hopes for an end to the US-Iran conflict, and...
