As of October 31, MARA's balance sheet reflected holdings of 26,747 BTC. During the third quarter, the company produced 2,070 BTC and purchased an additional 6,210 BTC. Of these, 4,144 BTC were acquired using proceeds from a $300 million convertible senior notes issuance, at an average price of $59,500 per BTC. Last week, MARA announced that it produced 717 BTC in October, marking a 2% increase from the previous month, with its hash rate rising to 40.2 EH/s. On Monday, the company revealed its acquisition of two power plants in Ohio, with a total generating capacity of 222 megawatts, at a price of $270 per kilowatt. #BTC
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The recent price movement has sparked renewed interest in XRP, with traders and investors closely observing its trajectory. The 7% increase in trading volume, although modest, indicates a gradual re-engagement by market participants, which is a positive sign for XRP. The cryptocurrency's recent rise is part of a broader wave of optimism in the crypto market, highlighted by Bitcoin's surge past $77,000 towards the end of the week. XRP's rally saw it surpass the daily SMA 50 and 200, which had previously restricted its price movement. However, the price declined after reaching $0.57, confirming short-term resistance at this level. If the current trend continues, it would mark the second consecutive day of losses if the day closes in red.
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According to Cointelegraph, Lee Bratcher, President of the Texas Blockchain Council, is a prominent advocate for blockchain technology in the United States. He has been actively engaging with US lawmakers to address the regulatory challenges facing the blockchain industry. Bratcher identifies a significant lack of education as the primary barrier to the acceptance of blockchain technology among lawmakers, particularly those from older generations. He emphasizes that the hesitation is not due to an aversion to innovation but rather a lack of understanding of the technology.
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