Bitcoin activity nears record highs on microtransaction surge
Cointelegraph· Cointelegraph· Jun 19, 2026 · 9:16 AM
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.
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