Bitcoin Block 857,911 Delivers $1.12M to Antpool as Miners Enjoy Fee Windfall
On Thursday, Bitcoin network fees took a significant leap, crossing the $100 mark shortly after 8:45 a.m. EDT. However, this spike was short-lived as fees quickly dropped, settling at just $0.34 per transaction by 7 p.m....
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