FameEX Morning Crypto News Recap | December 30, 2024

U.S. Bitcoin Spot ETF Gathers 49,591 BTC in December

As of December 27, the U.S. Bitcoin Spot ETF accumulated 49,591 BTC in December, marking it the sixth highest monthly accumulation of the year.

Long-Term Bitcoin Holders Decline, Ethereum Holders Rise to 75.06%

IntoTheBlock revealed that over the past year, the proportion of long-term Bitcoin holders has declined to 62.31%, while long-term Ethereum holders increased to 75.06%. This trend was shared on the X platform, reflecting shifting investor behaviors between the two major cryptocurrencies.

NFT Market Sales Drop 49.77%, but Buyer and Seller Activity Surge

CryptoSlam data revealed that NFT market sales dropped 49.77% to $152.7 million last week. However, the number of buyers surged by 50.97% to 531,208, while sellers rose 47.14% to 308,666. Despite increased participation, transactions fell by 13.26% to 1,477,340.

Bitcoin Mining Powered by 56.76% Clean Energy

The Bitcoin mining ecosystem is growing rapidly, with 56.76% of mining powered by clean or sustainable energy. However, rising mining costs amid the global energy crisis have led many mining companies to use their surplus capital to buy Bitcoin.

Nvidia to Launch Jetson Thor in 2025 to Strengthen Robotics Business

Nvidia, the world’s leading semiconductor company, plans to release "Jetson Thor," a new generation of compact computers for humanoid robots, in early 2025. The company aims to dominate the robotics sector by offering complete solutions, including AI training software and powerful chips.

Australia’s Bitcoin ATM Count Nears Europe’s, Ranks Third Globally

Australia's Bitcoin ATM count has risen for 29 months, reaching 1,359, representing 3.5% of the global total. It is set to surpass Europe's 1,660 ATMs, becoming the third-largest Bitcoin ATM network after the U.S. (31,516 ATMs, 81.3% of the global total) and Canada (3,027 ATMs, 7.8%).

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