Author: NBTC

Bitcoin’s hash rate is tumbling as the Middle East conflict drives up energy prices, adding pressure to the mining sector and broader market.The drop in hash rate is likely tied to geopolitical tensions due to the war against Iran and surge in oil prices, given that an estimated 8% to 10% of global bitcoin mining operates in energy markets sensitive to energy costs.With hash rate down roughly 8% over the past week to 920 EH/s, the network may be entering another phase of miner capitulation. Historically, such periods have coincided with downside pressure on bitcoin’s price, which is currently trading…

Ethereum price today Analysis: Read the latest macro-driven view on $ETH momentum across timeframes, key levels, and risk for traders. Traders face a nuanced setup as Ethereum price today grinds higher within a still-fragile long-term structure across multiple timeframes. $ETH/$USDT daily chart with EMA20, EMA50 and volume” loading=”lazy” /> $ETH/$USDT — daily chart with candlesticks, EMA20/EMA50 and volume. Daily trend: short-term bullish inside a damaged long-term structure The dominant scenario on the daily timeframe is tactically bullish but structurally fragile. $ETH is closing at $2,321.27 with the following daily levels: EMA 20: $2,103.18 EMA 50: $2,218.66 EMA 200: $2,845.71 Price…

In a definitive move to navigate the complex 2025 regulatory landscape, blockchain innovator Plume has appointed former U.S. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) examiner Justin Vose as its new Head of Compliance. This strategic hire, announced this week, underscores the platform’s serious commitment to building a fully compliant framework for tokenizing real-world assets (RWAs). Consequently, the appointment signals a pivotal shift for the entire sector, prioritizing regulatory dialogue over disruption. Plume Compliance Hire Anchors a New Regulatory Era The appointment of Justin Vose represents more than a routine personnel change. It is a calculated strategic investment by Plume. Vose brings…

Qatar is evacuating its Ras Laffan Industrial City — the single most important liquefied natural gas facility on the planet — after Iran threatened to strike Gulf energy infrastructure, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. If that sentence didn’t make your stomach drop, here’s some context: Ras Laffan handles roughly 77 million tonnes of LNG per year. That’s about a third of global seaborne LNG trade flowing through one coastal complex north of Doha. What we know so far Details remain thin, which is itself part of the story. The evacuation was reported by Gloria Macro, citing…

$BNB Chain has taken the lead in one of crypto’s newest sectors: AI agents. Recent data shows the network now hosts the largest number of registered AI agents using the ERC-8004 standard. According to reports from The Defiant and on-chain tracking tools, $BNB Chain has about 34,278 registered AI agents. That number is much higher than other networks. 🚨JUST IN: $BNB CHAIN DOMINATES THE AI AGENT SECTORHighlighted by @cz_binance himself, @BNBChain boasts more registered AI agents using the ERC-8004 standard than any other network.$BNB has 34,278 registered ERC-8004 AI agents while @Coinbase’s @base has only 16,549.Despite… pic.twitter.com/E6vTOYg3LF — BSCN (@BSCNews)…

Ethereum price rallied to a six-week high of $2377.64 on Tuesday as institutional investors continue to accumulate the asset. Summary Ethereum price climbed to a six-week high near $2,377 as institutional accumulation and continued spot ETF inflows supported bullish momentum. Tom Lee’s treasury firm Bitmine purchased nearly 61,000 $ETH over the past week, lifting its total holdings to roughly 4.6 million $ETH. A short squeeze above $2,300 triggered liquidations of clustered bearish positions, adding momentum to the rally. According to data from crypto.news, Ethereum ($ETH) price rose 6% to hit $2,377.64 on March 17, its highest level since the beginning…

European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde is considering leaving before her eight-year term ends in October 2027, the Financial Times reported, citing a person “familiar with her thinking.” Lagarde, who took office in November 2019, is said to be weighing an early exit ahead of France’s April 2027 presidential election so that outgoing President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz can agree on a successor, the FT reported Wednesday. An ECB spokesperson pushed back on the report, telling Cointelegraph: “President Lagarde is totally focused on her mission and has not taken any decision regarding the end of her…

The Bank of Russia has proposed allowing banks and brokerage firms to obtain licenses to operate crypto exchanges, a move that would place traditional financial institutions at the center of the country’s future regulated digital asset market. The proposal was outlined by Central Bank Governor Elvira Nabiullina at an annual meeting with credit organisations. According to the regulator, existing financial institutions already have compliance infrastructure that could be used to supervise crypto transactions. “We hope that the vast experience of banks in AML/CFT and fraud prevention will help protect your clients in the crypto market,” Nabiullina said. Under the proposed…

Gate, a renowned cryptocurrency exchange, has announced its historic partnership with Bank Frick, a Liechtenstein-based bank, to launch on-ramp and off-ramp fiat services for institutional clients across various jurisdictions. The purpose of this integration is clear: they aim to deliver 24/7 currency exchange services with seamless access worldwide. Gate partners with Bank Frick to launch institutional-grade fiat on & off ramps.Seamless access between traditional finance and digital assets.🔹 Multi-currency fiat deposits & withdrawals🔹 Direct fiat-to-crypto execution🔹 24/7 near-instant settlement via xPULSE🔹 Fully… pic.twitter.com/b7cusQaKhR — Gate (@Gate) March 11, 2026 Both platforms have a unique place in the world market after…

Jack Yi, the founder of LD Capital, who had consistently expressed optimism about Ethereum ($ETH) until the beginning of February despite the declines that began in October, has finally given up hope on $ETH. Yi stated that he was one of those who felt the most pressure during the drop in early February, and admitted that being prematurely optimistic about Ethereum was a mistake. Now, LD Capital founder Jack Yi has said he’s fully invested after his venture into Ethereum. JackYi stated in a post from his X account that all of his money is invested, but did not specify…