Author: NBTC

NBTC is the editorial account for NBTC News, covering Bitcoin, Ethereum, DeFi, blockchain infrastructure, exchanges, mining, regulation and digital asset markets. The editorial team focuses on clear sourcing, timely updates and practical context for crypto readers.

Key Highlights: CryptoQuant posted on X that Binance’s Futures/Spot Ratio has reached its highest in 1.5 years. Traders are using more futures contracts in Bitcoin and Ethereum. The dispute between Binance and The Wall Street Journal added new attention. Trading activity on Binance, world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has increased. According to data that was shared by CryptoQuant on X today, March 12, 2026, the exchange’s Future/Spot Ratio has climbed to its highest level in the last 1.5 years. Binance Futures/Spot Ratio Hits 1.5-Year High “It reflects structural growth in derivatives trading, with futures volume expanding significantly while spot volume has…

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A few days after the supply cap manipulation attack that saw an attacker borrow over $14.9 million from the DeFi platform Venus Protocol, the value of $THE, the native token of another DeFi platform, Thena, which was used in the attack, continues to drop. Thena has insisted that its own smart contracts were never affected, but this has not been sufficient to change market sentiments, as THE has dropped by over 44% since March 15. The token has gone from $0.27 following the incident to $0.15 as of the time of writing. Its trading volume has also contracted by more…

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Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) trading in the US recorded a total net outflow of $104.99 million. This movement indicated a return to outflows after just one trading day of net inflows. The biggest outflow of the day was seen in BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF, IBIT. IBIT experienced a net outflow of $119.8 million, while Bitwise’s BITB fund saw an outflow of $10.29 million, and Ark Invest’s ARKB fund saw an outflow of $8.31 million. Grayscale’s GBTC fund also experienced a net outflow of $8.45 million. On the other hand, some funds showed a limited but positive divergence. Fidelity’s FBTC…

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A series of unusually timed prediction market bets placed just hours before U.S. strikes on Iran has triggered fresh accusations of insider profiteering, with Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) warning that individuals with advance knowledge of military decisions may have made money wagering on war. “The Iran war is fueling a new kind of corruption: White House officials secretly profiting off war,” Murphy said in a video posted to X. “It’s disgusting. We need to ban it.” “It looks like those six big accounts that were set up on Friday made a profit of a million dollars off of us going…

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Alameda Research unstaked 197,637 $SOL worth $17 million as part of the ongoing FTX creditor repayment process. Alameda still holds about 3.75 million $SOL valued near $321 million across wallets connected to estate. FTX bankruptcy team has already repaid $7.6 billion, with roughly $5.1 billion still owed to creditors. Alameda Research, under the FTX bankruptcy estate, is currently repaying billions of dollars to creditors. Today, Alameda has moved $17 million worth of Solana after unstaking the tokens. The move is part of the ongoing process to recover assets and repay billions of dollars to creditors affected by the FTX collapse.…

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PancakeSwap, a multi-chain DEX that allows users to swap tokens, earn yields, and participate in various blockchain networks, today announced a strategic partnership with Phantom Wallet, a decentralized non-custodial wallet that enables users to manage crypto assets across different blockchains. The collaboration enabled PancakeSwap to launch native support for Phantom Wallet, a move that aims to provide Phantom users with efficient multichain swaps through the crypto wallet ecosystem while managing their assets in a secure self-custodial manner. Phantom Wallet is a multi-chain self-custodial wallet that allows people to govern cryptocurrencies and other digital assets across numerous chains. It is non-custodial,…

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Key Takeaways Nominal GDP is a crucial indicator for understanding macroeconomic policy mistakes. Fiscal policy and supply shocks are often overrated in their impact on nominal GDP growth. The earlier, simpler monetary system was more effective than the current complex Federal Reserve system. Nominal GDP can return to its trend path, suggesting macroeconomic policy can be effective. Monetary policy significantly influences economic recovery, as seen in the US and Europe during the Great Recession. Aggressive monetary policy by the Federal Reserve in late 2012 sped up economic recovery in 2013. The European Central Bank’s monetary tightening contributed to the eurozone…

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A significant Coinbase shareholder lawsuit has exposed serious allegations against the cryptocurrency exchange’s leadership, revealing potential compliance failures that could reshape investor confidence in digital asset platforms. Filed in Delaware, the legal action targets CEO Brian Armstrong and other executives for what the plaintiff describes as systematic oversight deficiencies. This development comes during a critical period for cryptocurrency regulation, particularly as major exchanges face increasing scrutiny from financial authorities worldwide. Coinbase Shareholder Lawsuit Details and Allegations The shareholder derivative complaint specifically names Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, co-founder Fred Ehrsam, and Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal as defendants. According to court…

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Key Takeaways The evolution of film editing has seen a shift towards faster pacing to meet modern audience expectations. “Goodfellas” had a significant impact on cinema in the late ’80s and early ’90s, influencing subsequent films and television. The “Absurdiverse” project is an innovative blend of open-world gaming and animated storytelling. Video game development is a complex process, often perceived as quick due to the large scale and intricacy involved. Open world games create immersive experiences through interactive simulations and responsive environments. “GTA III” is considered one of the most influential games, shaping the open world genre. Systemic game design…

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Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, announced its new platform, Binance Alpha, a year ago to introduce early-stage altcoin projects. Binance, which has added many altcoins for listing, has announced a delisting for its Binance Alpha platform. Accordingly, Binance Alpha announced that it has implemented a comprehensive altcoin review mechanism. At this point, Binance Alpha announced that it had delisted 21 altcoins following a comprehensive review that included factors such as liquidity and trading volume. “Based on recent reviews, the following token(s) do not meet Binance Alpha standards and will be removed from the featured list on March 12, 2026…

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