Author: NBTC

According to Lido Finance X account, Ethereum staking has hit an all-time high, with over 30% of all $ETH now staked. According to on-chain data from Validator Queue, staked $ETH has reached a new all-time high of 36.6 million, representing 30.13% of $ETH supply. Ethereum staking hits all time high with 30% of all $ETH now staked. — Lido (@LidoFinance) January 30, 2026 Institutional staking from treasury firms and ETFs has contributed to this figure. Lookonchain reported Jan. 29 that Tom Lee’s Bitmine staked an additional 250,912 $ETH worth $745 million. Lookonchain gives the total staked by Bitmine to be…

Grant Cardone is pushing a new way to invest that combines real estate and crypto coins. This is happening while US President Donald Trump is pushing plans that might change the housing market by making it more affordable and increasing the supply. He claims that it is the perfect time to blend cash flow with Bitcoin’s volatile and liquid features to produce a safe investment. Cardone Capital launched the investment model in December 2024. Cardone believes the investment offers the best of both worlds. Real estate brings low volatility and tax advantages. Bitcoin brings long-term upside and global liquidity. Together,…

A Nevada state court has issued a temporary restraining order blocking Blockratize, the entity behind Polymarket, from offering event-based contracts in the state for two weeks, finding that the platform’s activities likely violate Nevada gaming law and are not shielded by exclusive federal derivatives oversight. In an order issued Saturday, Judge Jason Woodbury sided with the Nevada Gaming Control Board, ruling that the Commodity Exchange Act “does not vest exclusive jurisdiction over Polymarket’s contracts with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.” The order blocks Polymarket from offering sports and events contracts to Nevada residents ahead of a February 11 hearing on…

In a landmark development for digital asset markets, Chicago-based Bitnomial has launched the first fully regulated Tezos ($XTZ) futures contracts in the United States, as reported by The Block on November 5, 2024. This pivotal move potentially bridges decentralized blockchain technology with established financial frameworks. Consequently, it creates a new pathway for institutional participation. The listing represents a significant evolution in the maturation of cryptocurrency derivatives, specifically for proof-of-stake networks. Bitnomial’s Regulated Tezos Futures: A Market Analysis Bitnomial Exchange, a regulated derivatives exchange and clearinghouse, now facilitates trading of Tezos futures. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) oversees this platform.…

Bitcoin $BTC$71,091.27 is now approximately 20% below its estimated average production cost, increasing financial pressure across the $BTC mining sector. The average cost to mine one bitcoin is around $87,000, according to data from Checkonchain, while the spot price has fallen towards $70,000. Historically, trading below production cost has been a feature of a bear market. The production estimate uses network difficulty as a proxy for the industry’s all-in cost structure. By linking difficulty to bitcoin’s market capitalization, the model provides an estimate of average mining costs. In previous bear markets, including 2019 and 2022, bitcoin traded below production cost…

Nomis, an on-chain reputation protocol that turns wallet activity into a reputation score, has announced its landmark collaboration with OptiView, a multi-chain asset management platform that utilizes artificial intelligence (AI-Powered) analysis and personalized education. The core objective of this strategic partnership is to combine on-chain reputation with an AI-powered wallet for improving Web3 trust across the globe. Teaming up with @optiview_x: A huge step for the onchain reputationOptiView — go-to platform for multi-chain asset management with AI-powered analysis & personalized educationThis partnership is a space where your wallet’s personalization meets wallet’s data management 🤞 https://t.co/JSjX4HFLOJ pic.twitter.com/7f3pq3Bg1j — Nomis | Onchain…

Gemini, the crypto exchange founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, announced Thursday it is cutting 25% of its workforce and exiting operations in the UK, EU and Australia as part of a major restructuring. The move comes as Bitcoin dropped below $70,000 Thursday morning, erasing gains made since its $69,000 all-time high in late 2021. The exchange said it would refocus its business around the US market, AI-powered productivity and prediction markets. In its “Gemini 2.0” update, the company emphasized that smaller, AI-augmented teams are now more effective and aligned with its evolving mission. Gemini highlighted early traction in its…

Ethereum dropped into the $2,400 zone after a sharp selloff pushed price toward the 200 week average and a key long-term trend channel. Now $ETH sits in a high-activity trading band, where the next reaction should shape the short-term direction. Ethereum Pulls Back Toward Long Term Trendline as Volume Profile Marks Key Trading Zone Ethereum extended its pullback on the daily chart, trading near $2,535 after a sharp red candle that showed a roughly 6% session drop on the Bitstamp feed. The chart still frames the move as a retracement from the August 2025 peak near $5,000, which some analysts…

Capital One Financial Corporation has received preliminary court approval for a $425 million settlement to resolve a class-action lawsuit involving interest rate payments on savings accounts, according to the settlement administrator’s portal. Summary Capital One received preliminary court approval to settle a class-action lawsuit over alleged underpayment of interest on 360 Savings accounts from 2019–2025. $300 million will compensate affected past account holders, while $125 million will boost interest for current 360 Savings account customers. The settlement comes after the CFPB accused Capital One of misleading customers about offering “highest” interest rates, though the bank denies wrongdoing. The settlement affects…

Hong Kong is moving closer to its first licensed stablecoin issuers. Today, Eddie Yue, head of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, said 36 institutions have applied for stablecoin licences. The regulator is now reviewing these applications. Officials hope to make decisions soon. The target is to issue the first licences in March. This step follows the Stablecoin Ordinance which started last year. The law created a clear licensing system for stablecoin issuers. Its goal is to protect users, reduce risks and support innovation. Hong Kong regulators wants to build a strong digital finance sector. While keeping tight control over risks.…