Key Takeaways
- 2023 total global cryptocurrency market volume was $3.2 trillion
- In 2023, there were 420 million cryptocurrency users globally
- In 2023, global cryptocurrency transactions totaled $31.36 trillion
- Key takeaway: The annualized issuance for Bitcoin is 1.2% after the 2024 halving (approx)
- Bitcoin block time is ~10 minutes
- Bitcoin has an average block interval of 600 seconds target
- Bitcoin’s energy consumption has been estimated at about 100–150 TWh/year (commonly cited range from Cambridge)
- Cambridge reported Bitcoin estimated annual electricity consumption 2023 of 115.6 TWh (example year figure)
- Digiconomist estimated Bitcoin electricity usage at about 113.7 TWh in 2024 (snapshot)
- US SEC charged Ripple in 2020 alleging unregistered securities offering (case)
- SEC v. Ripple litigation involves “XRP” and unregistered offer and sale of securities allegations
- SEC approved Bitcoin ETF listing in Jan 2024 (BlackRock iShares Bitcoin Trust approved)
Csocs’ 2023 stats show massive crypto growth, risks, energy, regulation, and adoption.
Markets & Adoption
Markets & Adoption Interpretation
Technology & Protocols
Technology & Protocols Interpretation
Energy & Environment
Energy & Environment Interpretation
Regulation & Legal
Regulation & Legal Interpretation
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