# Blockchain Lab

> Since 2022


## Posts

- [US Fed Cuts Interest Rates by 0.25%, Only 1 Rate Cut Per Year in 2026 & 2027, Market Correction Expected](https://blockchainlab.co.in/us-fed-cuts-interest-rates-by-0-25-only-1-rate-cut-per-year-in-2026-2027-market-correction-expected/): The United States Federal Reserve has allowed a 0.25% rate cut in the December 9-10 meeting.
- [World’s First Browser-Based Compute Platform Just Got Government Backing, Neurolov Closes $12M deal to Fuel AI Workload with Decentralized Compute Power](https://blockchainlab.co.in/worlds-first-browser-based-compute-platform-just-got-government-backing-neurolov-closes-12m-deal-to-fuel-ai-workload-with-decentralized-compute-power/): Imagine a world where your everyday laptop, smartphone, or even gaming rig could power the next big AI breakthrough, without you ever leaving your browser. No costly data centers, no complex setups, just pure, decentralized compute power at the click of a button. This isn’t a distant dream, it’s the reality Neurolov AI is building, and it just got a massive stamp of approval. At the Vibrant Gujarat summit, India 2025, Neurolov, led by visionary CEO Dhruv Panchal, signed a historic $12 million government-backed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to revolutionize AI infrastructure with its browser-based, decentralized GPU network. Backed by […]
- [The US Federal Reserve Leaves Rates Unchanged at 4.37% in July 29-30 Meet](https://blockchainlab.co.in/the-us-federal-reserve-leaves-rates-unchanged/): Policy Rates Unchanged at 4.37% The US Federal Reserve has kept interest rates unchanged for the fifth time this year after Fed meetings in March, April, June, and July 2025. The effective federal funds rate remains unchanged at 4.37% while the repo rate and reverse repo rate are in a window of 4.25% to 4.50%. The last Federal Reserve interest rate reduction of 0.25% happened in December 2024. The next Federal Reserve Meeting is on September 16-17, 2025, and will be the third-last meeting of the year. After September, there are two meetings scheduled on October 28-29 and December 9-10 […]
- [These Cryptos Could Outperform in the Next Alt Season](https://blockchainlab.co.in/these-cryptos-could-outperform-in-the-next-alt-season/): Cryptos like Ethereum, XRP, Solana, Chainlink, and Ton could outperform others in the future.
- [Is PYUSD's Launch on Stellar a Game-Changer for PayPal?](https://blockchainlab.co.in/is-pyusds-launch-on-stellar-a-game-changer-for-paypal/): PYUSD's introduction to the Stellar blockchain by PayPal seems to be mutually beneficial for both.
- [Bitcoin Might Reach $150k by Q3 Due to Supply Shock](https://blockchainlab.co.in/bitcoin-might-reach-150k-by-q3-due-to-supply-shock/): Bitcoin has crossed $85k and $90k within the last 48 hours and is expected to encounter a supply shock as soon as US Fed cuts rates.
- [Market Volumes Crash 74% Since Dec 2024, US Fed Likely Reason](https://blockchainlab.co.in/market-volumes-crash-74-since-dec-2024-us-fed-likely-reason/): April 2025 has seen one of the lowest crypto market trading volumes in recent times crashing 74% from Dec 2024.
- [A Tariff War Supports Bitcoin's Adoption at Dollar's Expense](https://blockchainlab.co.in/a-tariff-war-supports-bitcoins-adoption-at-dollars-expense/): A prolonged tariff war is likely to isolate global trade, prompting countries to diversify their foreign exchange reserves and adopt Bitcoin.
- [Bhutan's Bitcoin Reserves Eq. to 26.7% of its GDP](https://blockchainlab.co.in/bhutans-bitcoin-reserves-eq-to-26-7-of-its-gdp/): Bitcoin mining has helped it accumulate $750 million in Bitcoin, 26.7% of its GDP acting as a template for several developing countries.
- [Jerome Powell Turns Pro-Stablecoin at the Economic Club of Chicago](https://blockchainlab.co.in/jerome-powell-turns-pro-stablecoin-at-the-economic-club-of-chicago/): Jerome Powell spoke on various issues like debt, stablecoins, tariffs, and interest rates in his Chicago Economic Club address.
- [Scary! 83% of Polymarket Users Think No Change in Rates on May 7](https://blockchainlab.co.in/scary-83-of-polymarket-users-think-no-change-in-rates-on-may-7/): Polymarket users overwhelmingly predict no rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, risking significant impacts on crypto markets.
- [BTC Targets $106k, Bullish Double Bottom on 1D Charts](https://blockchainlab.co.in/btc-targets-106k-bullish-double-bottom-on-1d-charts/): Bitcoin shows bullish trends with strong corporate buying, indicating potential rise towards $106k after $76.3k bottom.
- [Semler Sci. to Make 13th BTC Purchase with $500M Capital](https://blockchainlab.co.in/semler-sci-to-make-13th-btc-purchase-with-500m-capital/): Semler Scientific plans its largest Bitcoin purchase of $500 million, raising holdings to around 2,900 Bitcoins.
- [Metaplanet to Make 11th Bitcoin Purchase in 2025, Reserves at 4525 BTC](https://blockchainlab.co.in/metaplanet-to-make-10th-bitcoin-purchase-in-2025-reserves-at-4525-btc/): Metaplanet to soon acquire its 11th Bitcoin purchases in 2025, worth $10 million. 
- [Solana Could Hit $175 if it Conquers the Resistance at $135](https://blockchainlab.co.in/solana-could-hit-175-if-it-conquers-the-resistance-at-135/): Solana's price is currently supported by short covering and whale accumulation, aiming for $175, while needing to realign with market preferences for sustained growth.
- [El Salvador Needs $1.4bn From Trump to Kick Out IMF](https://blockchainlab.co.in/el-salvador-needs-1-4bn-from-trump-to-kick-out-imf/): El Salvador needs a $1.4 billion credit line from the USA amid IMF bailout pressures, balancing its pro-crypto stance with IMF-imposed economic reforms.
- [Mantra's 13 April Dump Was Predicted on 27 March 2025](https://blockchainlab.co.in/mantras-13-april-crash-wiped-90-percent-price/): Mantra (OM) experienced a 90% drop due to issues in its tokenomics, where 52% of tokens were held by 10 accounts, prompting speculation of manipulation.
- [Why did The Bitcoin Fear and Greed Index Went from 18 to 45 in 4 Days?](https://blockchainlab.co.in/bitcoin-fear-and-greed-index-goes-from-18-to-45-in-4-days/): The Bitcoin Fear and Greed Index surged from 18 to 45 in four days, driven by tariff reductions, corporate buying, and expectations of rate cuts, indicating market optimism.
- [4 Indicators Signal Bitcoin's Upcoming Rally Above $100k](https://blockchainlab.co.in/4-indicators-signal-bitcoins-upcoming-rally-above-100k/): Strong chart patterns, higher open interest, upcoming FOMC meetings, and corporate buying have been pushing Bitcoin higher.
- [US Fed Might Cut Rates by 0.25% As Inflation Cools to 2.4%](https://blockchainlab.co.in/us-fed-might-cut-rates-by-0-25-as-inflation-cools-to-2-4/): The US CPI for March came lower at 2.4% against expectations of 2.6%. Last month it was at 3.1%. The low inflation numbers is likely to assist in a US Federal Reserve rate cut.
- [FTX/Alameda Solana Unstaking Too Small to Impact SOL Price](https://blockchainlab.co.in/ftx-alameda-solana-unstaking-too-small-to-impact-sol-price/): FTX unlocked $21.5 million worth of Solana on 11 April 2025 and will likely sell the crypto.
- [List of All Dogecoin ETFs Globally](https://blockchainlab.co.in/list-of-all-dogecoin-etfs-globally/): Currently, only the US has active Dogecoin ETF applications from Bitwise, Grayscale and 21Shares.
- [Smart Whales Buying Ethereum While 71% Retailers Think It as Loser](https://blockchainlab.co.in/smart-money-buys-ethereum/): Ethereum continues to lead the markets in all fundamental factors, be it on-chain TVL, stablecoins, fee revenue, or dApp statistics.
- [Ethereum ETFs Trading at 25% Undervaluation](https://blockchainlab.co.in/ethereum-etf-trading-25-percent-undervalued/): Ethereum ETFs lack staking benefits, which dissuades buyers. If they included staking rewards, interest would likely increase, pending SEC approval.
- [The Strategy Effect: How Much Bitcoin Did Corporates Buy This Week?](https://blockchainlab.co.in/how-much-bitcoin-did-corporates-buy-this-week/): This week five companies together bought 7697.3 Bitcoins worth $670 million.
- [US Fed's FOMC Meeting on 18-19 March 2025 and Expectations](https://blockchainlab.co.in/us-feds-fomc-meeting-on-18-19-march-2025-and-expectations/): The US FOMC Meeting has two possible outcomes, either it could cut interest rates by 0.25% or it may keep them constant at a window of 4.25% to 4.5%.
- [US Federal Reserve FOMC Meeting Schedule, Members and Outcomes in 2025](https://blockchainlab.co.in/us-federal-reserve-fomc-meeting-schedules-members-and-outcomes-in-2025/): The United States Federal Reserve holds Federal Open Market Committee meetings 8 times every year to decide the base policy rate
- [Ripple SEC Closed Door Meeting Thu 13 March 2025 at 2:00 pm ET](https://blockchainlab.co.in/ripple-sec-closed-door-meeting-thu-13-march-2025-at-200-pm-et/): Ripple and SEC are scheduled to meet at 2 pm, today on Thursday 13 March 2025 to discuss future of the Ripple vs SEC Case.
- [Trump's Zero Tax Policy Ahead of Crypto Summit](https://blockchainlab.co.in/trumps-zero-tax-crypto-policy-ahead-of-summit/): Donald Trump is likely to sign a key executive order establishing a zero capital gains tax on crypto. 
- [Attendees List in the White House Crypto Summit on March 7, 2025](https://blockchainlab.co.in/the-white-house-crypto-summit-on-march-7-2025/): The White House Crypto Summit is scheduled on March 7, 2025 between 1:30 PM to 5 PM Eastern Time. 
- [Data Proves Ethereum Is The Real Market Leader](https://blockchainlab.co.in/data-proves-ethereum-is-the-real-market-leader/): Ethereum has been behaving irrationally despite having the following things to its advantage. Ethereum had the highest blockchain revenue in 2024 ($2.5 billion), beating all other cryptocurrencies like Tron, Bitcoin, and Solana. The number of dApps on Ethereum is far greater than the number of dApps on other chains like Solana but comparable to BNB. Ethereum’s TVL is at $50.8 billion, about 700% higher than the nearest competitor i.e., Solana ($2.5 billion). The amount of liquidity that exists on Ethereum is also far greater than other blockchains at $120 billion. Comparatively, Tron has $62 billion of stablecoins and Solana at […]
- [List of Businesses Accepting Dogecoin Globally](https://blockchainlab.co.in/list-of-businesses-accepting-dogecoin-globally/): Businesses that either directly accept Dogecoin or those which are accepting DOGE via third party integrations.
- [What Best Describes the Relationship between Blockchain Technology and Cryptocurrencies?](https://blockchainlab.co.in/what-best-describes-the-relationship-between-blockchain-technology-and-cryptocurrencies/): Just like the diesel helps the truck move (i.e., change location), similarly to add any data on the blockchain, you need to spend its native crypto.
- [Bitcoin's 2024 Rally Isn't Over, Expect Sluggish Price in Short Term](https://blockchainlab.co.in/bitcoins-2024-rally-isnt-over-expect-sluggish-price-in-short-term/): Recent data and analyses confirm Bitcoin's ongoing 2024 rally will persist, with predictions of recovery beyond $60k towards $90k. Factors including funding rates, macro-diagonal theory, and halving effects.
- [Bitcoin ETFs Break 7 Day Outflow Streak, Net Inflows on 3 May at $378 million](https://blockchainlab.co.in/bitcoin-etfs-break-7-day-outflow-streak/): On May 3, 2024, all major spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded their first significant inflows in eight days, totaling $378 million, reversing a previous outflow streak caused by short-term investor volatility.
- [Bitcoin's Selling Pressure Ends as Short Term Investors Exit Markets](https://blockchainlab.co.in/bitcoins-short-term-investors-exit-markets/): Severe selling ends in Bitcoin markets that was driven by short-term investors capitalizing on pre-halving bull runs and bullish analyst predictions. 
- [Bitcoin Below $60k, Might Fall to $50k Soon](https://blockchainlab.co.in/bitcoin-below-60k-might-fall-to-50k-soon/): In the past 24 hours, Bitcoin's price dropped from $63,200 to $57,165 due to ETF outflows, a disappointing Hong Kong ETF debut, miner sales, and overall market bearishness. Analysis of on-chain data, fundamental metrics, and technical charts suggests a bearish trend might continue, exacerbated by negative sentiment and external market pressures.
- [Altcoins Expecting a Super Rally Led by Bitcoin in 2024](https://blockchainlab.co.in/whats-next-for-altcoins-after-bitcoin-halving-is-over/): A post-halving rally in Bitcoin is expected to spur similar growth in major altcoins between August and October 2024. Factors like miners' BTC holdings and US monetary policies may initially delay this rally. 
- [Bitcoin Runes Might Outperform Bitcoin Ordinals in 2024](https://blockchainlab.co.in/bitcoin-runes-perform-better-than-ordinals/): We expect Bitcoin Runes to have a similar or even much stronger performance as compared to Ordinals because of demand in the Memecoin markets. 
- [What are Bitcoin Runes? How Do They Work?](https://blockchainlab.co.in/what-are-bitcoin-runes-how-do-they-work/): Bitcoin Runes, launched with Bitcoin's 840,000th block, are a new token standard improving upon BRC-20. The token standard was developed by Casey Rodarmor.
- [The 4th Bitcoin Halving Completes, What Now?](https://blockchainlab.co.in/the-4th-bitcoin-halving-completes-what-now/): On April 20, 2024, the fourth Bitcoin Halving cut block rewards to 3.125 BTC, amidst challenging macroeconomic conditions and future event uncertainties.
- [Is Bitcoin Mining Still Profitable in 2024? India-based Case Study](https://blockchainlab.co.in/is-bitcoin-mining-still-profitable-2/): Although the halving will reduce block rewards to 3.125 BTC, still with the expected rise in  price, Bitcoin Mining would still be profitable. 
- [Is Bitcoin Mining Still Profitable in 2024? India-based Case Study](https://blockchainlab.co.in/is-bitcoin-mining-still-profitable/): Although the halving will reduce block rewards to 3.125 BTC, still with the expected rise in  price, Bitcoin Mining would still be profitable. 
- [Bitcoin Falls Due to $1.6bn GBTC Selling by FTX](https://blockchainlab.co.in/sell-off-in-bitcoin-caused-by-ftx/): FTX sold nearly $1.6 billion worth of Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) shares which led to the fall in Bitcoin prices.
- [What are Smart Contracts?](https://blockchainlab.co.in/what-are-smart-contracts/): Smart Contracts are pieces of codes that automatically execute blockchain transactions based on a set of inputs given.
- [What is a Halving? Meaning with Bitcoin as an Example](https://blockchainlab.co.in/what-is-a-halving-bitcoin/): Halving means a phenomenon in blockchains by which block rewards are reduced to half of their previous value.
- [Coins vs Tokens in Cryptocurrency](https://blockchainlab.co.in/coins-vs-tokens-in-cryptocurrency/): Tokens are those cryptocurrencies which exist on other blockchains; and might or might not have their own blockchain. Understand the difference of coins vs tokens.
- [What is a Gas War?](https://blockchainlab.co.in/what-is-a-gas-war/): In Ethereum, Gas War means a competitive situation where senders compete for gas fee to get their transactions executed in priority.
- [What is Gas Fees? How does it work in Ethereum?](https://blockchainlab.co.in/what-is-gas-fees-how-does-it-work-in-ethereum/): Gas fee is the transaction fee charged in the Ethereum blockchain. The fee is paid to Ethereum validators for verifying transactions and adding blocks to the blockchain.
- [What are Block Headers?](https://blockchainlab.co.in/what-are-block-headers/): Block Headers are the meta data of each block on a blockchain. They contain details such as nonce value, hash of previous block, timestamp, difficulty target, etc.
- [What is Merkle Root and Merkle Tree?](https://blockchainlab.co.in/what-is-merkle-root-and-merkle-tree/): A Merkle Root is the hash of all the transactions in a block by hashing transactions till the time there exists only a single hash result for the entire block. 
- [What are Consensus Mechanisms in Blockchain? 10 Novel Types with Examples](https://blockchainlab.co.in/what-are-consensus-mechanisms-in-blockchain-10-novel-types-with-examples/): Consensus Mechanisms are different ways to verify blockchain transactions by running it through multiple validators each of whom verifies them individually.
- [What are Testnets](https://blockchainlab.co.in/what-are-testnets/): A testnet is a replica of the mainnet with reduced security and reduced network capacity meant to simulate the mainnet for testing purposes.
- [What is Sharding in Blockchain?](https://blockchainlab.co.in/sharding-in-blockchain/): Sharding is the process of breaking a blockchain's total no. of validators into smaller groups called "Shards". Each shard has its own unique set of validators.
- [Finality in Blockchain](https://blockchainlab.co.in/finality-in-blockchain/): Finality refers to the situation where a blockchain transaction is permanent and cannot be reversed. For Bitcoin, the blockchain finality is after 6 blocks.
- [Mining Difficulty in Blockchain: Formula, Adjustment and Usage](https://blockchainlab.co.in/mining-difficulty-in-blockchain-formula-adjustment-and-usage/): Difficulty is the computational effort required to find the nonce value of a transaction in a blockchain. 
- [Does Ledger Wallet Support Shibarium?](https://blockchainlab.co.in/shibarium-ledger/)
- [Shiba Inu to USD Calculator](https://blockchainlab.co.in/shiba-inu-to-usd-calculator/): This is the calculator which converts Shiba Inu to USD.
- [What is Shiba Inu? Tokenomics, Fundamentals, Shibarium, Burning, FAQs in 2024](https://blockchainlab.co.in/what-is-shiba-inu/): Shiba Inu is a meme coin created by the pseudonymous developer Ryoshi as a response to Dogecoin. 
- [What is a Blockchain? History, Evolution and Concepts in 2024](https://blockchainlab.co.in/what-is-a-blockchain-history-evolution-and-concepts-in-2024/): A blockchain is a set of blocks each of which records details of several transactions. Together, it creates a distributed ledger that is nearly immutable.

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