Here's Why Bitcoin Blockchain Fees Have Surged to 2-Year Highs
Fees on the Bitcoin blockchain have surged to two-year highs as the ‘Bitcoin Request for Comment’ (BRC-20) tokens and the rising popularity of the Ordinals protocol drives demand for block space. "The Hash" panel discusses what this means for the Bitcoin community.

Bitcoin’s Activity Pushes Average Transaction Fee to Nearly 2-Year High
A spike in transactions on the Bitcoin blockchain involving Ethereum-style tokens and non-fungible token (NFT)-like "inscriptions" has driven up congestion on the network, pushing the average fee rate to the highest in nearly two years while showering miners of the cryptocurrency with extra revenue. "The Hash" panel discusses the milestone and its implications for the Bitcoin ecosystem.

Trust Machines CEO on Revival of Bitcoin Building
Muneeb Ali, CEO of Trust Machines, discusses at Consensus 2023, the changes within the Bitcoin community's developer culture.

Global Head of Cumberland on Bitcoins Growth in Recent Markets
Chris Zuehlke, the Global Head of Cumberland and Partner at DRW, discusses at Consensus 2023 bitcoin, saying of its utility: "The cat's out of the bag. Bank deposits are risky in a way that people didn't understand."

Crypto Custody Explained: Benefits and Risks
There is no shortage of horror stories about stolen funds, hacks and lost passwords in the crypto industry. This is where crypto custody comes into play. Casa CEO Nick Neuman breaks down three types of custodians, as well as the benefits and risks of each.

What Are Crypto Derivatives and How Do They Work
As more institutional investors seek exposure to the crypto sector, financial instruments called "crypto derivatives" are particularly appealing. B2C2 CEO Nicola White explains how they work and why traders chose to trade derivatives instead of spot.
