Author: NBTC

Andy Schectman, President and founder of Miles Franklin Precious Metals, has revealed he personally holds $XRP. He describes the asset as part of the speculative “top layer” of his long-standing investment strategy. In an interview, Schectman expressed a cautious yet open-minded stance on $XRP. He noted that while he does not fully understand its long-term outcome, he believes in it enough to allocate capital. “I believed in it enough to own a little bit… it’s done fairly well,” he explained, adding that the asset remains intriguing despite the uncertainties surrounding its adoption. Key Points Schectman confirms he holds $XRP, placing…

A newly created, anonymous cryptocurrency address has withdrawn a significant amount of $HYPE tokens from the Coinbase exchange, signaling a potential long-term holding strategy. According to on-chain analytics firm Onchain Lens, the address, identified as 0x4E53, moved 349,999 $HYPE tokens, valued at approximately $15.21 million, over the past 24 hours. On-Chain Activity Points to Staking The withdrawn funds were subsequently transferred to a dedicated staking address. In the cryptocurrency market, large withdrawals from centralized exchanges are often interpreted by analysts as a bearish signal for immediate selling pressure and a bullish indicator for long-term confidence. By moving assets to a…

The current trend of treating creator content and digital data as raw material for centralized platforms across the Internet has revealed a growing need to develop an equitable system to distribute value. As a leader in blockchain advertising technology, Verasity has announced that its new consumer-facing ecosystem, PLRL, is going live on Base. Developing $PLRL at Base is beyond just physical transfer; it requires a distribution decision. Such a decision utilizes the benefit of Base’s thousands of onboard clients and gives cost-effective ways to transact with customers by using fractional cents. The Internet Equity Layer – A New Economic Model…

The Royal Government of Bhutan has transferred another batch of Bitcoin ($BTC), signaling possible selling as the asset continues to witness capital outflows. On-chain analytics show the move involved roughly 375 Bitcoin, valued at approximately $25.19 million at the time of the transfer. The amount was moved to an intermediary wallet previously linked to outflows toward Galaxy Digital, according to on-chain data retrieved from Arkham on March 31. Bhutan Kingdom Bitcoin transactions. Source: Arkham This latest activity adds to a wave of large transfers throughout March. Earlier, the government moved 973 Bitcoin worth about $72 million over two days, followed…

Lido DAO, the organization behind the liquid staking protocol Lido (LDO), has announced the imminent resumption of operations for its EarnETH vault. The vault was suspended earlier this month following a significant security incident involving a bridge exploited by KelpDAO, resulting in a loss of approximately $292 million (116,500 rsETH). Background of the Suspension On [Insert Date of Hack, e.g., January 10, 2026], an attacker exploited a vulnerability in a cross-chain bridge used by KelpDAO, draining 116,500 rsETH tokens, valued at roughly $292 million at the time. As a precautionary measure to protect user funds, Lido proactively suspended deposits and…

Ethereum price started a downside correction below $2,350. $ETH is now showing a few bearish signs and might decline further if it trades below $2,265. Ethereum started a downside correction below the $2,365 zone. The price is trading below $2,320 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2,315 on the hourly chart of $ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to move down if it stays below the $2,325 zone. Ethereum Price Dips Further Ethereum price failed to stay above the $2,350 zone and extended its decline, like Bitcoin.…

The global financial landscape is currently navigating a complex web of challenges. With ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and stubborn inflation casting a shadow over traditional markets, you might be wondering how to protect your portfolio. When stock markets experience sudden and sharp swings, the search for stability often leads investors back to the oldest form of money. It is no surprise that a growing number of people decide to buy gold online to secure their purchasing power. The ultimate hedge against volatility Whenever uncertainty hits the headlines, precious metals shine. Unlike fiat currencies or company shares, physical…

Ripple USD ($RLUSD) stablecoin has witnessed another intense token burn on the Ethereum network. Although $RLUSD operates natively on both the $XRP Ledger (XRPL) and Ethereum, it is currently being destroyed permanently; more on the latter. Why $RLUSD burn on Ethereum: The Ripple stablecoin tracker account on X announced the burning of 40 million $RLUSD. These tokens were permanently removed from circulation and sent to inactive wallet addresses. For a fully backed stablecoin like $RLUSD, token burns are usually normal, not a negative event. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 40,000,000 #$RLUSD burned at $RLUSD Treasury.https://t.co/zGyqZSdprG — Ripple Stablecoin Tracker (@RL_Tracker) March 24, 2026 When…

Boltz, a leading non-custodial swap provider for Bitcoin, today announced the launch of $USDC Swaps, enabling instant conversion between Bitcoin and $USDC, the regulated stablecoin issued by Circle. Swaps are supported across all major Bitcoin layers, including the Lightning Network, and are live now at boltz.exchange. “$USDC Swaps mark a turning point for the Bitcoin ecosystem. For the first time, anyone can move between Bitcoin and the dollar most trusted by the regulated financial world without opening an account, completing KYC, or trusting a custodian in the process,” said the team in a press release shared with Bitcoin Magazine. A…

Elon Musk’s SpaceX has turned one of the world’s largest artificial intelligence clusters into a commercial compute product, creating a new challenge for Bitcoin miners racing to recast themselves as AI infrastructure companies. Anthropic said it reached a deal to use the full computing power of SpaceX’s Colossus 1 facility in Memphis, Tennessee, giving the Claude maker more than 220,000 Nvidia processors and 300 megawatts of new capacity within a month. The added capacity helped Anthropic double Claude Code rate limits for paid plans, remove peak-hour usage caps for Pro and Max accounts, and sharply increase developer request volume for…