Author: NBTC

Jiang Zhuoer, founder of the B.TOP mining pool, stated in his assessment of Bitcoin’s short-term price movements that a significant correction could occur after the liquidation of highly leveraged positions in the market. According to Zhuoer, in the most likely scenario, Bitcoin will first clear the intense liquidation zone above $76,000. During the same period, Ethereum is also expected to test the liquidation zone around $2,665, liquidating a significant portion of short positions at higher levels. After Bitcoin cleared liquidity above $76,000, Zhuoer noted that two different scenarios emerged. In the first scenario, Zhuoer states that if Bitcoin recovers without…

$XRP’s expansion into decentralized finance has reached a new milestone one year after Flare launched FXRP, with roughly 145.2 million FXRP minted and 130 million already deployed across DeFi. That second number may matter more than the headline supply figure. About 89.5% of the reported FXRP supply is being put to work rather than simply sitting in wallets, suggesting holders are increasingly using $XRP as collateral, in lending markets and inside yield strategies. In its one-year FXRP update, Flare said the asset has generated around 7.8 million DeFi transactions, while roughly 21 million FXRP is now sitting on other chains…

None of the 15 institutions interviewed by asset manager Bitwise cut their crypto allocations during a roughly 50% market drawdown, while several bought more. Every institution in the group that owned crypto held Bitcoin ($BTC), usually as its largest and longest-held position, while Ether ($ETH) and Solana ($SOL) were smaller bets with shorter investment horizons and conditions for selling. Bitwise’s Institutional Crypto Adoption Report draws on interviews conducted in late March and April amid a market decline that began in October 2025. The interviews included investment professionals at endowments, foundations, public pensions, sovereign wealth funds, multi-family offices, investment consultants and…

The integration of AI into crypto has been a defining theme of the 2026 cycle. Ripple looks set to capitalize on this momentum. So far, several Layer 1 networks have been integrating AI agent models on their blockchain to facilitate smoother transactions. In this vein, it seems that Ripple is now looking to position XRPL to tap into this growing AI-agent economy. In a recent update, Ripple has expanded its XRPL developer kit to support Stripe and Tempo’s Machine Payments Protocol. This feature allows AI agents to pay for data, computing, and other services. Additionally, it supports the Open Wallet…

Open Interest on Hyperliquid has reached levels not seen in nearly eleven months. Data from DefiLlama shows that OI crossed the $14 billion mark on September 4 and now reads at $14.669 billion. Open interest on the platform bottomed in February this year at around $4.76 billion. That is around a 210% growth in OI over the past seven months. What is also notable is the fact that there wasn’t a period that saw rapid growth as well. When looking at the chart, the growth has been gradual ever since March, indicating that this climb up is structurally different from…

Bitcoin market sentiment has risen above 89 on an index tracked by CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost, reaching its highest level since March 2024 before easing back. CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost said the last comparable burst of bullish sentiment came in March 2024. His measure briefly climbed above 89 out of 100 as Bitcoin rose, putting it in the range he describes as “extreme greed.” The reading has since moved down from its peak, according to Darkfost, even as Bitcoin attempts to hold its current price. He cautioned that unusually optimistic or pessimistic readings deserve attention because they can appear around market turning…

Aave V4 has surpassed $230 million in deposits on Circle’s Arc, marking a significant increase in decentralized finance activity. This doubling of deposits over the past week indicates a rising interest in Aave’s offerings within the DeFi space. According to a tweet by Token Terminal, this trend positions Aave as a pivotal player in the evolving DeFi landscape. Breaking It Down Aave is making its loudest move in weeks, and the latest data underscores this momentum. The platform’s deposits on Circle’s Arc have exceeded $230 million, showcasing a robust influx of funds. This surge reflects broader market interest in DeFi…

A new formula has emerged in diplomatic talks aimed at ending months of conflict between the US and Iran. According to sources who spoke to Reuters, the parties are considering a phased agreement that would include Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz to maritime traffic and the US lifting its economic blockade on Iran. In the talks taking place in New York, the Strait of Hormuz has become one of the most important bargaining chips. Iran wants the US blockade, which puts serious pressure on its economy, lifted, while Washington demands that ships be able to move freely again in…

Neutrl has opened an early redemption program for NUSD and sNUSD holders on Sept. 17, allowing eligible users to exchange their tokens for $USDC after a reserve-liquidity problem halted normal protocol operations in August. Neutrl said holders can connect the wallet containing their NUSD or sNUSD, sign an on-chain message to prove wallet ownership and review the applicable redemption details before submitting a request. Completed redemptions pay users in $USDC and burn the corresponding NUSD or sNUSD. The company did not state a recovery percentage in the announcement. Structured-yield protocol Strata subsequently examined the deployed redemption contract and reported a…

Zebec Network, the Stellar Development Foundation, and MoneyGram have integrated MoneyGram Ramps into Zebec’s enterprise payroll platform. The integration gives employees and contractors using Zebec’s payroll service on the Stellar network access to local fiat currencies through MoneyGram’s global network. Zebec is a blockchain platform focused on payroll and payment infrastructure. Its deployment on Stellar allows employers to stream salaries and contractor payments in stablecoins. Recipients can receive funds directly into digital wallets as payments accrue, keep or transfer their digital assets, spend them through supported Zebec cards, or withdraw them in local currency. MoneyGram, a global provider of money…