Robert Kennedy Jr. to Accept BTC for Campaign Contributions, Says Bitcoin Is an 'Exercise
Before taking the stage at the Bitcoin 2023 conference in Miami, U.S. presidential hopeful Robert F. Kennedy Jr. emphasized the democratic nature of bitcoin, calling it an “exercise in democracy.” Additionally, during his Florida appearance, Kennedy revealed that his campaign would accept bitcoin for political contributions.
RFK Jr. Champions Bitcoin as a Democratic Tool, Now Accepts Leading Crypto for Campaign Contributions
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a Democrat challenging incumbent U.S. presiden
Bitcoin Pizza Day: 10th Anniversary of the Most Expensive Fast Food Purchase Ever
Bitcoin Pizza Day commemorates an extraordinary event in the early days of Bitcoin when cryptocurrencies were just gaining traction as a form of payment. On May 22, 2010, Laszlo Hanyecz, a Florida resident, made history by exchanging 10,000 BTC for the delivery of two large pizzas, marking the first-ever Bitcoin transaction for physical goods.
The Genesis of the Story
In a Bitcoin forum post on May 18, 2010, Laszlo, also known as "Laszlo," offered an intriguing proposition: he would trade 10,0
Biggest Movers: XRP Extends Bull Run, Jumping 5% on Thursday
Xrp rose for a fifth straight session on Thursday, as the token moved close to a two-week high. The rise comes as cryptocurrencies rebounded from recent losses, with the global market cap up 1.38% as of writing. Cardano also surged, hitting an 11-day peak.
XRP
Xrp, formerly ripple, was once again a big mover in cryptocurrency markets, climbing by as much as 5% on Thursday.
Following a low of $0.4389 on Wednesday, XRP/USD rose to a peak of $0.4713 earlier in today’s session.
Litecoin Network Surges With Activity as Ordinal Inscriptions Drive Transaction Volume
Based on recent data, the Litecoin (LTC) network has seen a considerable surge in activity due to an increase in Ordinal inscription minting happening on its blockchain. The cryptocurrency’s value has risen by more than 13% in the past week, although it has dipped more than 4% within the last 24 hours. Additionally, the Litecoin network is expected to halve its block reward in fewer than 77 days.
Litecoin Activity Soars With Ordinal Inscriptions Driving Transaction Boom
Bitcoin Voucher Provider Azteco Secures $6 Million Funding Round Led by Jack Dorsey
On Thursday, California-based bitcoin voucher company Azteco revealed it had garnered $6 million in seed funding through a round spearheaded by Block, Inc.’s CEO and chairperson, Jack Dorsey. Azteco stated that the newly acquired capital would further its objective to “provide billions of people” with a “solution that promotes financial inclusion and long-term stability.”
Jack Dorsey Leads $6 Million Investment in Azteco
Azteco, a firm offering minute bitcoin (BTC) portions through a voucher s
Bitcoin Transaction Backlog Shrinks, but Over 289,000 Still Await Confirmation
Although Bitcoin’s network transaction fees have decreased and a portion of the unconfirmed transfer backlog has diminished, the protocol still grapples with over 289,000 transactions awaiting confirmation. As of this writing, more than 218 blocks must be processed to fully alleviate this congestion.
Bitcoin’s Lingering Transaction Backlog
Data collected on May 20, 2023, at 1:35 p.m. Eastern Time reveals approximately 289,385 unconfirmed BTC transactions lingering in the backlog. This is sligh
Biggest Movers: XRP Bulls Take Profits Following 6-Day Winning Streak
XRP was marginally lower on Saturday, as bulls seemingly secured gains, following a recent six-day winning streak. The token, which has risen by nearly 10% in the past week, remains close to a three-week high. Polkadot remained in the green to start the weekend.
XRP
XRP, formerly ripple, remained close to a multi-week high to start the weekend, despite bulls moving to secure recent gains.
Following a peak at $0.4738 on Friday, XRP/USD declined to a bottom at $0.4627 earlier in the day.
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC, ETH Consolidate on Saturday,
Bitcoin started the weekend in consolidation, as markets remained nervous despite somewhat dovish comments from U.S. Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Speaking on Friday, Powell stated that rates may not be increased by as much as initially expected. Ethereum rose marginally higher today.
Bitcoin
Bitcoin (BTC) consolidated below $27,000 to start the weekend, despite dovish comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
Following a high of $27,128.62 during yesterday’s session, BTC/USD dropped to a