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Bitcoin activity nears record highs on microtransaction surge

admin June 19, 2026 1 min read

Near-record OP_RETURN usage is driving a surge in low-value Bitcoin transactions, pushing Bitcoin network activity close to all-time highs despite muted price action.

Source:Cointelegraph

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