Data highlighted the dominance of the top 10 layer one blockchains, collectively valued at $1.66 trillion. In Russia, financial analyst Vladislav Antonov projected growth for the Hamster Kombat token post- airdrop. Meanwhile, China and Russia’s payment flows are under strain due to new sanctions targeting Chinese firms aiding Russia’s war effort. India’s HDFC Bank introduced enhanced UPI and CBDC features at the Global Fintech Fest to boost digital banking. Lastly, a report from Outlier Ventures suggested that Bitcoin halvings no longer significantly influence BTC prices.
Top 10 L1 Chains, Hamster Kombat Token Airdrop Performance, and More — Week in Review
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A Deep Dive Into the Top 10 L1 Chains by Daily Transfer Records
In Sept. 2024, data revealed that the top ten layer one (L1) blockchains hold a combined value of $1.66 trillion, a significant chunk of the $2.03 trillion crypto economy. This year, Bitcoin and Ethereum, the two biggest L1 chains, hit all-time highs in daily confirmed transactions. Yet, despite their progress, BTC and ETH still lag behind other networks like Solana in daily activity.
Russian Analyst Examines Post- Airdrop Performance of Hamster Kombat Token
Vladislav Antonov, a financial analyst at Bitriver, one of Russia’s largest mining data center operators, believes that post- airdrop interest in Hamster Kombat, the popular tap-to-earn game, will grow quickly. However, if the game fails to evolve from its current ‘clicker’ state, this interest might wane, and users may migrate to other similar projects.
Bilateral Settlement Between China and Russia Worsens Due to New Sanctions
The payment flow between China and Russia is being disrupted once again due to the enactment of a new package of sanctions that includes 46 Chinese companies allegedly assisting the Russian war effort. This has affected imports of dual-use products, which can be used for both military and civilian purposes, as well as other merchandise.
India’s HDFC Bank Launches New UPI and CBDC Features
HDFC Bank, a leading private sector bank in India, has introduced new features for Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and central bank digital currency ( CBDC) to enhance digital banking for its customers. Announced at the Global Fintech Fest 2024 in Mumbai, India, these innovations, developed in partnership with fintech companies like Kreditpe, Tonetag, and Payu, aim to improve convenience, security, and accessibility in digital transactions.
Bitcoin Halving Events No Longer Drive BTC Price, Report Says
Outlier Ventures’ new report claims the four-year Bitcoin halving cycle “is dead,” arguing that halving events no longer significantly impact bitcoin’s price due to a maturing crypto market. The report suggests the influence of halvings diminished after 2016, with recent price movements driven more by Bitcoin ETFs and macroeconomic factors, such as the post-Covid capital injection in 2020, rather than the halvings.
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