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Dutch households paid 17 billion euros in environmental taxes in 2024, a 12% increase from the previous year, despite temporary tax reductions. The biggest cost items were energy taxes and vehicle tax, and without the temporary reductions, the burden would have been even higher.

As the Netherlands phases out its net metering scheme, interest in solar panels is waning. In response, Dutch households are increasingly turning to home batteries to maximize their self-consumption of solar energy, causing a surge in demand for the technology.

Didi Taihuttu clarifies that he has not sold all his bitcoin, explaining his two-part strategy of a long-term hodl-stack and an active trading-stack, and detailing recent sales from the trading portion.

The crypto market is on track for a third straight week of losses, with over $3.2 billion pulled from major crypto funds in three weeks. Bitcoin and Ethereum are the hardest hit, but there’s growing hope for a Federal Reserve rate cut.

Veteran trader Peter Brandt predicts Bitcoin won’t reach $200,000 until Q3 2029, tempering expectations amid recent price declines and market division.

A solo Bitcoin miner using a small home setup has successfully mined a full block, earning a reward of over €250,000. The rare event highlights the network’s openness, even as large mining firms shift towards AI.

Bitcoin has been falling, but a potential rate cut by the Federal Reserve in December could reverse the trend. Experts see the current situation as bullish for Bitcoin.

Early Bitcoin investor Owen Gunden has sold his entire holdings of 11,000 BTC worth $1.3 billion after 14 years of dormancy, as the crypto market faces significant pressure.

The defunct crypto exchange Mt. Gox transferred 10,600 BTC (€1 billion), sparking concerns of a market dump. However, analysts note the move was internal and the extended repayment timeline suggests a slow, controlled process, limiting immediate market impact.

Despite a significant price drop, Solana’s newly launched spot ETFs are attracting consistent capital inflows, raising questions among investors. This trend contrasts sharply with Bitcoin ETFs, which recently saw significant outflows, while SOL’s price faces resistance around the $140 level.