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Understanding the so-called Proof-of-Stake (PoS) is one of the essential ideas to grasp to go deeper into the world of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies.

The Bitcoin (BTC) Runes protocol, the largest cryptocurrency blockchain, has brought in $135 million in transaction fees.

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) exposed to Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies will not receive any collateral from the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC), a financial services provider that handles clearing and settlement for the financial markets.

According to new data, mining Bitcoin (BTC) may not be as profitable as it once was. Bloomberg reports that the profitability of mining Bitcoin is getting dangerously close to a record low, not seen since the days after FTX collapsed, which presents serious difficulties for those tasked with maintaining network security.

Square Merchants can now use the Cash App to convert their daily sales into Bitcoin thanks to a new feature from financial services company Block. Jack Dorsey, the creator of Block, made the news on the social media network X.

In the upcoming months, bitcoin transactions will be allowed again, according to plans disclosed by global payment company Stripe.