Author: NBTC

Here’s a fun paradox: the US economy just delivered a one-two punch of stubborn inflation and weakening growth, and Bitcoin’s response was… a 3% rally. Either crypto has developed an immunity to macroeconomic gravity, or the market is pricing in something the headlines haven’t caught up to yet. The Fed’s preferred inflation gauge — the core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index — came in at 3.1%, matching expectations but doing absolutely nothing to suggest rate cuts are around the corner. Meanwhile, GDP growth was quietly revised down to a barely-there 0.7%, and real consumer spending essentially flatlined. In English: prices…

$XRP Ledger validator Vet has raised fresh questions about whether Bitcoin can successfully navigate the coming shift to quantum-resistant security. He argued that the challenge may be less technical and more about community consensus. Key Points $XRP validator Vet says Bitcoin faces a “social test” in adopting quantum-resistant security solutions. Bitcoin developers remain split on whether to use a soft fork for quantum-resistant upgrades. Larger quantum-safe signatures could reduce transactions per block and impact miner fees. Vet argues $XRP Ledger is more adaptable, with smoother upgrades and less community friction. Bitcoin Quantum Path May Trigger Another “Civil War” Reacting to…

Kwasi Kwarteng, the UK’s former Chancellor of the Exchequer who served just weeks in September 2022, is re-emerging with a new focus on bitcoin, monetary history, and long-term economic thinking. Reflecting on the infamous mini-budget in an interview with CoinDesk, he was candid about the missteps. “The mini budget was literally two weeks after we took office, it was just very, very rushed business,” he said, referring to the period immediately after taking office on Sept. 6, followed by the death of Queen Elizabeth II two days later. The compressed timeline left little room for coordination or scrutiny. The fallout…

A multi-signature wallet associated with World Liberty Financial ($WLFI) has deposited 16,435 $ETH, valued at approximately $37.58 million, to Coinbase Prime. The transaction occurred about 20 minutes ago, as reported by on-chain analytics firm EmberCN. This significant move has captured the attention of the cryptocurrency community, raising questions about the strategic intent behind the deposit. Understanding the $WLFI Wallet and the $37.6M $ETH Deposit The $WLFI wallet, a multi-signature address, executed a large transfer of Ethereum to Coinbase Prime, a platform primarily used by institutional investors for custody and trading. A multi-signature wallet requires multiple private keys to authorize a…

US equities keep climbing, but JPMorgan data show retail equity buying down about 30%, shifting crypto’s driver mix toward macro funds just as Iran, oil and inflation risks linger. Summary Nasdaq 100 and Russell 2000 are up over 1%, with the Dow also higher, reinforcing a risk‑on equity regime that historically supports $BTC and large‑cap crypto. JPMorgan says US retail equity buying has slowed roughly 30%, with ETF inflows down about 22%, marking the first persistent fatigue of 2026. If retail fatigue deepens into an Iran‑ or inflation‑driven shock, the “buy the dip” cushion under both stocks and crypto could…

The Uniswap Foundation held $85.8 million in total assets at the end of 2025, split between $49.9 million in cash and stablecoins, 15.1 million $UNI tokens, and 240 ETH, according to unaudited summary financials published Tuesday. The foundation committed $26 million in new grants during 2025 and disbursed $11 million against prior commitments. In Q4 alone, $5.8 million in new grants were committed and $2.1 million disbursed. Operating expenses for the full year came to $9.7 million, excluding employee token awards of 450,000 $UNI. On the revenue side, the foundation received 20.3 million $UNI, worth roughly $114 million at year-end…

Bitcoin tends to outperform traditional safe haven assets like gold in the two months following major global crises, according to new analysis from Brazilian crypto exchange Mercado Bitcoin. The study, led by Rony Szuster, head of research at the Latin American crypto platform, examined 60-day windows after economic or geopolitical shocks such as the COVID-19 outbreak and U.S. tariff escalations. Bitcoin posted stronger returns than both gold and the S&P 500 in each of the periods analyzed. In April last year, after the Trump administration announced sweeping tariffs, the price of bitcoin jumped 24% over the following 60 days. Gold…

A crypto address linked to financial services firm BIT (formerly Matrixport) has generated a $2 million unrealized profit overnight from a substantial Ethereum ($ETH) long position. This trade, opened last night, underscores the significant leverage and risk present in the current crypto market. BIT-Linked Address Nets $2M Profit: A Deep Dive According to data from Hyperinsight, the address now holds a long position worth $81 million. The average entry price for this position sits at $2,269 per $ETH. This rapid profit highlights the volatile nature of cryptocurrency trading. Furthermore, it showcases the potential for substantial gains in a short timeframe.…

The fast-growing market for tokenized U.S. Treasuries has a new leader. Circle (CRCL), best known as the issuer of the $USDC ($USDC) stablecoin, has become the largest provider of tokenized Treasury exposure after its USYC token expanded to about $2.2 billion in supply, according to RWA.xyz data. That growth pushed USYC past BlackRock’s USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL) – issued with tokenization specialist Securitize – which currently holds around $2 billion in assets. BUIDL’s market share shrank to 18% from a 46% peak in May as competition increased with new entrants. Tokenized U.S. Treasury market (RWA.xyz) Tokenized real-world assets…

The Uniswap Foundation has shared its 2025 financial update. The report shows the foundation has enough funds to keep running until January 2027. This update gives a simple view of its finances. It also shows how it plans to support developers and grow its ecosystem in the coming years. At the end of 2025, the foundation held total assets worth $85.8 million. These include cash, stablecoins and crypto like $UNI and Ethereum. Out of this, nearly $50 million is liquid. This means it can be used quickly when needed. But the report is unaudited. This means the numbers have not…