100 Days of #Bitcoin: Day 45 Summary
100 Days of #Bitcoin: Day 45 Summary
Bitcoin transaction fees can vary widely, from a few cents to $100, depending on network congestion and transaction size. More inputs mean more block space and require a higher fee.
100 Days of #Bitcoin, Day 37! Custodial wallets are similar to bank accounts. They're hosted by a trusted third party (like Kraken) whereby your private keys and funds are stored on your behalf. They provide ease-of-use and convenience for storing small(er) amounts of crypto.
100 Days of #Bitcoin, Day 41 Public keys receive funds, while private keys control access and spending. Public keys are like a bank account number and can be shared with anyone. Private keys are the security equivalent of a PIN number and should never be shared with anyone.
100 Days of #Bitcoin, Day 29! As the name implies, blockchains are virtual blocks filled with data and linked chronologically in a chain. Bitcoin blocks store data about transactions, addresses, previous blocks and the code that executes the transactions.
100 Days of #Bitcoin, Day 39 Multi-Signature Wallets require multiple private keys for signing transactions, allowing bitcoin users increased security & safeguard against human-error. In a multi-sig set up you could lose 1 of 3 keys and still be able to access your funds.
Day 26 of 100 Days of #Bitcoin! There are three components to Bitcoin, all of which combine to create a decentralized payment system: 1️⃣ The Bitcoin network 2️⃣ The native cryptocurrency of the Bitcoin network, called bitcoin ($BTC) 3️⃣ The Bitcoin blockchain
100 Days of #Bitcoin, Day 36 Wallets: Crypto wallets store your private keys, keeping your crypto safe and accessible. They also allow you to send, receive & spend cryptocurrencies.
100 Days of #Bitcoin, Day 27! The Bitcoin network operates without a central bank, government authority, or middlemen. Instead, it relies on a distributed network of computers around the world to maintain the integrity of the system 💪
100 Days of #Bitcoin, Day 44 A mempool is like a waiting room for pending transactions. Miners select transactions from the mempool to create new blocks. The first miner to complete proof of work broadcasts the new block, which then gets confirmed by the network.
100 Days of #Bitcoin, Day 45 Transaction fees for sending bitcoin vary widely, from a few cents to $100. Bitcoin fees depend on network congestion and transaction size. More inputs mean more block space, requiring a higher fee.
Kraken Executives Discuss Tokenized Public Equities at NYSE
Kraken's VP of Consumer Product and xStocks General Manager appeared at the New York Stock Exchange to explain their approach to bringing public equities onchain. The discussion covered: - How xStocks enables traditional stocks to be traded on blockchain infrastructure - The technical implementation of tokenized equities - Future developments in the tokenized assets space This follows the July 2025 launch of tokenized stock futures trading on Gate, which introduced leveraged trading of equity tokens settled in USDT.
Kraken Enables Real-Time Trading of Apple Stock Through xStocks Platform
Kraken now offers real-time trading of Apple stock ($AAPLx) through its xStocks platform, allowing users to trade during after-hours earnings announcements. **Key Details:** - Trading available for Apple stock tokenized as $AAPLx - Powered by xStocksFi integration on Kraken - Enables trading outside traditional market hours - Access through [Kraken's platform](https://app.kraken.com/JDNW/AAPLx) This service addresses a gap in traditional stock trading, where major corporate announcements often occur when markets are closed. Users can now react to earnings reports and other time-sensitive news in real time, rather than waiting for the next trading session.
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**Kraken adds $ZAMA to its listing roadmap**, marking a significant step for blockchain privacy technology. **What is ZAMA?** - Confidentiality layer for public blockchains like Ethereum and Solana - Uses Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) technology - Enables compliant privacy for onchain finance **The Privacy Problem** ZAMA addresses blockchain transparency as a vulnerability rather than a feature, bringing encrypted computation to public chains. **Recent Developments** - KuCoin previously featured ZAMA through a Dutch-style bidding mechanism - Fair price discovery with anti-whale protections - Market-driven approach with up to 10 strategic bids per participant *Geographic restrictions may apply for Kraken listings* [View Kraken's full roadmap](https://kraken.com/listings)
TMO Crushes Earnings Expectations with $6.57 Per Share
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Mastercard, Honeywell, ThermoFisher and Comcast Release Q4 2025 Earnings
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