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Bitcoin hashrate hits record high as market shows caution

EditorRachael Rajan
Published 29/11/2023, 05:58 am
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The cryptocurrency market exhibited a mix of bullish and cautious signals on Tuesday, as Bitcoin's network hashrate soared to a new all-time high, indicating robust mining activity despite a slight overall market retraction. Amidst this development, Bitcoin maintained its position above $37,000 as of this writing, while Ethereum experienced a drop to $2,020.

Key highlights from the cryptocurrency market include:

  • Bitcoin's trading volume surged over 13%, with the market cap for Bitcoin reaching $18.753 billion.
  • The total cryptocurrency market valuation slightly pulled back to $1.4 trillion.
  • Ethereum network faced staking congestion, with wait times approaching three hours.
  • Major cryptocurrencies such as Polygon and Solana saw minor declines.

The cryptocurrency industry continues to evolve with significant narratives shaping its future. Notably, Sam Altman has reassumed his position at OpenAI. Additionally, Crypto.com has successfully obtained an FCA license for its UK operations, signaling regulatory advancements within the sector.

The industry is also awaiting the launch of the TransformBase initiative, set for November, while wealth managers show increased interest in incorporating cryptocurrencies into their offerings. Meanwhile, the sector is still processing varied responses to the FCA's new cryptocurrency advertising guidelines and the implications of leadership changes across key organizations.

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