GlassNode data indicates that the number of Bitcoin whales is approaching 2.000, while in Spain several experts discussed the real applications and use cases of blockchain technology. These and more news in this practical daily summary so that you are always informed with the most recent events that occur within the crypto world.
📍 The whales of Bitcoin, as the entities and large holders of the cryptocurrency, have surpassed their 2016 peak according to data from GlassNode. To date, there are almost 2.000 Bitcoin whales that handle a total of 2.153 directions of Bitcoin with more than 1.000 BTC, which is equivalent to about 2,15 million bitcoins. According to the cryptocurrency's price at the time of writing, Bitcoin whales are holding $37,9 billion worth of BTC; an amount in BTC that represents about 12% of the total bitcoins in circulation.
Source: GlassNode
Although this data allows us to know the number of addresses with amounts greater than 1.000 BTC, we cannot know exactly the number of companies or individuals that manage these addresses; since the same address can be managed by multiple companies or users, or vice versa, a company or user can manage several of these addresses. However, GlassNode assures that they have applied algorithms and other analytical methods to individualize the addresses and get closer to the real number of people or companies that manage them.
📍 During the third edition of the Blockchain Forum: Real Use Cases, organized by El Confidencial and held virtually on November 26, experts discussed the real applications of technology blockchain within various industries and sectors, including food certification.
At Christmas time, El Confidencial highlighted the possibility of consumers being able to verify the origin of their food, such as Iberian ham or a La Rioja red wine, through applications designed by startups, such as Agrifood and Amatech Group, which use blockchain to guarantee the origin of food. Experts highlighted the potential of blockchain to avoid frequent problems that occur within this industry, eliminating the possibility of fraud and scams and guaranteeing the origin and traceability of food from its source.
📍 According to a local mediaRepresentatives of Russian banking institutions, such as Sberbank, Gazprombank and several others, met with the First Deputy Chairman of the Central Bank of Russia, Olga Skorobogatova, to discuss the issue of the digital ruble, the currency CBDC The bank's meeting also raised concerns about the issue of the digital ruble, which could be issued by the bank. At the meeting, the banks expressed their many opinions on the new currency, as well as a certain degree of concern about the issue of the digital ruble. One of the main concerns was the use of digital applications on Android and iOS smartphones, which could be blocked if new sanctions are applied.
The Central Bank's deputy head said that the intention of holding these meetings is to listen to the opinions of the country's financial and banking sector regarding the new digital currency, and then raise these discussions to the State Duma, in order to clearly define the future of the digital currency.
📍 Cryptobuyer, a cryptocurrency payments provider based in Panama, announced its integration with Pizza Hut stores in Venezuela to begin accepting payments with cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Dash and others.
In the Latin American country, several startups and companies have announced alliances to expand cryptocurrencies as a method of payment and exchange of value.
📍 At press time, the price of Bitcoin (BTC) is once again hovering around the level of 18.000 $ USDSome analysts suggest that the bullish trend may resume by early December, but they are cautious about a possible parabolic rise, as the broader market does not have a clear view of where the Bitcoin price is headed in the coming days.
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