FameEX Morning Crypto News Recap | December 30, 2024

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

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

Long-Term Bitcoin Holdings Drop as Ethereum Share Grows to 75.06%

IntoTheBlock reported that over the past year, the percentage of long-term Bitcoin holders has decreased to 62.31%, while long-term Ethereum holders increased to 75.06%. This trend was shared on the X platform, reflecting changing investor behavior between Bitcoin and Ethereum.

NFT Market Sales Plunge 49.77%, While Buyer and Seller Participation Soars

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

Bitcoin Mining Utilizes 56.76% Clean Energy

The Bitcoin mining ecosystem is expanding, with 56.76% of mining now powered by clean energy. However, rising mining costs due to the global energy crisis have prompted many companies to use surplus capital to purchase Bitcoin.

Nvidia Set to Debut Jetson Thor in 2025 to Expand Robotics Business

Nvidia, the world’s top semiconductor company, will launch "Jetson Thor" in early 2025. This new generation of compact computers for humanoid robots will support Nvidia’s strategy to lead the robotics industry, providing comprehensive solutions ranging from AI training software to powerful chips.

Australia's Bitcoin ATM Count Surpasses Europe's, Now Third Largest Worldwide

Australia's Bitcoin ATM network has grown for 29 consecutive months, reaching 1,359 ATMs, or 3.5% of the global total. It is poised to surpass Europe's 1,660 ATMs, becoming the third-largest network globally. The U.S. leads with 31,516 ATMs (81.3%), followed by Canada with 3,027 ATMs (7.8%).

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