Bitcoin Mining and the Future of Transaction Fees
Bitcoin Mining and the Future of Transaction Fees
馃攽 What Happens Next?
As the finite supply of 21 million bitcoins approaches full issuance, the cryptocurrency's protocol may undergo advancements to enable miners to rely primarily on transaction fees for revenue. Recent innovations like Ordinals have already led to an increase in fees, boosting miners' earnings. While the long-term implications are uncertain, the Bitcoin network is exploring sustainable models to incentivize mining after the last bitcoin is mined.
100 Days of #Bitcoin, Day 95 What happens when all bitcoins are mined? It's impossible to know with certainty, but protocol advancements could enable miners to rely on transaction fees. Innovations like Ordinals have already boosted fees, increasing miners' earnings.
Kraken Launches Operations Across EEA Under MiCA Regulation
Kraken has officially launched operations across all 30 European Economic Area (EEA) countries under the new MiCA regulatory framework. Key features include: - Passporting of regulated services across 30 countries - Access to over 450 digital assets - Local funding support and streamlined onboarding - Institutional-grade trading with OTC services - Enhanced consumer protections under MiCA framework This expansion marks a significant milestone in regulated crypto services across Europe, serving a market of over 450 million people. [Learn more about Kraken's European expansion](https://blog.kraken.com/news/all-30-eea-countries-mica)
SatLayer ($SLAY) Goes Live on Multiple Exchanges
SatLayer's native token $SLAY has launched trading on multiple cryptocurrency exchanges, including Kraken and KuCoin. The project aims to enhance Bitcoin's utility by enabling: - AI integration - DeFi applications - Real World Assets (RWA) integration - Stablecoin development Trading is now available on the SLAY/USDT pair. The token operates on the ETH-ERC20 standard. [Learn more about the listing](https://blog.kraken.com/product/asset-listings/slay-is-available-for-trading)
Useless Token Now Trading on Kraken Exchange
The meme token #USELESS (@theuselesscoin) has officially launched trading on Kraken exchange. The listing announcement comes with a self-deprecating twist, as the project openly states the token won't do anything. - Trading pairs now live on Kraken's spot market - Project maintains humorous approach to marketing - More details available on [Kraken's blog](https://blog.kraken.com/product/asset-listings/useless-is-available-for-trading) Community engagement is encouraged through Kraken's [Discord channel](http://Discord.gg/krakenexchange) where users can suggest future token listings.
Kraken Lists Multiple New Tokens Including XYO, CARV, and XTER
Kraken has expanded its trading offerings with several new token listings in July-August 2025: - **XYO**: A data verification DePIN protocol - **CARV**: Gaming credentials platform - **XTER**: By Xterio Games - **LOBO**: New gaming token - **NODE**: Infrastructure token - **UNITE**: First L3 for mobile games - **GAIA**: AI-focused token - **XNY**: AI data protocol for creator royalties - **RAIIN**: Decentralized AI data platform All tokens are now available for trading on Kraken's platform. For detailed information about each listing, visit [Kraken's blog](https://blog.kraken.com/product/asset-listings/).
Kraken and DeepBook Partner for $100K DEEP Token Giveaway
Kraken has announced a new promotion in partnership with DeepBook on Sui, offering $100,000 in DEEP tokens to eligible users. To participate: - Subscribe to Kraken+ - Trade and hold DEEP tokens - Complete requirements by August 13 - Use Kraken App or kraken.com/c The promotion follows the successful listing of DEEP on Kraken in June 2025, when trading pairs were first introduced. *Geographic restrictions apply. Visit [Kraken's website](https://kraken.com/c) for full details.*