On June 19, 2026, SpiderPool mined Bitcoin block 954,352 containing only the mandatory coinbase transaction and no user transactions, making it almost empty at 0.03% capacity. This tactic, used to avoid delays during transaction validation, is part of a pattern where SpiderPool consistently mines more empty blocks than average, reportedly over 5% of its blocks. While empty blocks reduce transaction throughput, they still contribute to network security by extending the blockchain. The practice highlights ongoing debates about mining efficiency and network performance as pools balance speed and transaction inclusion.
The global healthcare services market, valued at $8.62 trillion in 2025, is projected to grow to $20.10 trillion by 2035 at a CAGR of 8.87%. Growth is driven by rising chronic diseases, aging populations, and increased demand for personalized and acc...
The global pet wearable market, valued at $4.3 billion in 2025, is projected to grow to $16.7 billion by 2035 with a CAGR of 14.77%. Growth is fueled by rising demand for AI-enabled health monitoring, real-time tracking, and integrated IoT solutions ...
The Defiance Nasdaq 100 Weekly Distribution ETF (QQQY) has been upgraded to a Buy rating following a completed transition to a fully covered, tight call spread strategy. This new approach focuses on capturing upside gains rather than generating optio...
Bitcoin dropped below $63,000 due to rising geopolitical tensions between Israel and Lebanon, causing traders to reduce crypto exposure. Over $4 billion in leveraged long positions are clustered near the $59,000 support, raising the risk of cascading...
XRP's price has declined about 1.27% to around $1.13, pressured by large holders selling over 30 million tokens between June 13-17 and renewed geopolitical instability after the collapse of US-Iran talks. Technical indicators show predominantly beari...
