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.

YZi Labs has publicly warned CEA Industries (Nasdaq: BNC) about a possible Nasdaq delisting. On February 13, investment partner Alex Odagiu released a sharp letter to the company’s board. He said CEA has not held an annual shareholder meeting for more than 400 days. The last meeting took place on December 17, 2024. The letter claims the board changed its fiscal year to delay the next meeting. YZi argues this move could violate Nasdaq rules and put the listing at risk. It demanded an immediate meeting date or further action. Proxy Fight Heats Up Between YZi Labs and the Board…

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Key Highlights: Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) posted on X today, March 13, 2026 and claimed that FTX had enough liquidity at the time of collapse. In the X post, SBF attached court filings and analysis by Pimbley supporting the data. Critics slam the claims as excuses for diverting funds to Alameda. Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the fallen crypto king behind FTX’s 2022 collapse, made a very strong claim through an X post today, March 13, 2026. In the X post, he stated that his exchange always had the money to pay customers, and challenged the fraud narrative that has kept him behind…

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In a stark reminder of the volatility inherent in digital asset markets, prominent BAYC-affiliated $NFT whale and Taiwanese celebrity Jeffrey Huang has seen cumulative losses swell to a staggering $33.35 million following a series of liquidations. According to data from blockchain analytics platform Lookonchain, the associated trading address has faced liquidation 335 times on the Hyperliquid ($HYPE) perpetual futures exchange. This development marks a dramatic reversal for an account that once boasted a cumulative profit exceeding $44 million. The situation underscores the extreme risks associated with high-leverage trading in the cryptocurrency sector. BAYC Whale Jeffrey Huang’s Liquidation Cascade The recent…

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The Ethereum price escaped the long-consolidation below $2,142, signaling a renewed recovery force to $2,447. The steady rise in $ETH’s estimated leverage ratio indicates that traders are gradually returning to the derivatives market with increased confidence. The coin price above the 20-and-50-day exponential moving average further reinforces the increasing bullish momentum in the market. Ethereum, the second largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, showed low volatility on March 17th to currently trade around the $2,330 mark. The neural candle in the daily chart showing short body and price rejection on either suggest uncertainty from buyers to sellers to drive a sustainable…

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The tokenized gold market has entered a powerful new phase of growth. Investors have pushed total market capitalization beyond $6 billion, marking one of the strongest expansions in digital asset history this year. The sector added nearly $2 billion year to date, signaling accelerating demand for blockchain based exposure to real world commodities. This surge reflects more than short term speculation. The tokenized gold market now locks over 1.2 million ounces of physical gold inside vaults. Each token represents direct ownership of allocated bullion, blending traditional safe haven security with digital convenience. Investors no longer need to choose between physical…

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Russian regulators intend to reconsider their currently conservative stance on fiat-pegged stablecoins and actually study the possibility of minting one this year. The statement, made by a top central bank executive, comes amid increasing pressure on a ruble-backed stablecoin issued in Kyrgyzstan and actively used by Russian entities to circumvent sanctions. Bank of Russia to make up its mind about stablecoins in 2026 The Central Bank of Russia (CBR) plans to conduct a study in the coming months to evaluate the feasibility of creating a Russian stablecoin. The announcement came from the monetary authority’s First Deputy Chairman, Vladimir Chistyukhin. Speaking…

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A US appeals court has rejected crypto-focused Custodia Bank’s request to reopen its legal fight with the Federal Reserve over access to the US banking system. On March 13, the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals voted 7–3 against rehearing the case. That means an earlier October ruling remains in place. The court had previously decided that Federal Reserve banks can choose whether to give an institution access to a key banking account. Those accounts are known as “master accounts.” They allow banks to connect directly to the Federal Reserve’s payment system. Without one, a bank must rely on another bank…

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Ethereum trades at $2,168, down 1.58%, after the Fed’s hawkish tone at yesterday’s meeting knocked risk assets broadly. $ETH is now testing the ascending trendline on the 2-hour chart that has held since late February, with RSI at 34.67 approaching oversold territory. The $55.51M in ETF outflows on March 18 adds institutional weight to what is already a technically fragile session. Daily Chart: Supertrend Holds At $1,977 $ETH Daily Price Action (Source: TradingView) The daily chart shows $ETH still above the Supertrend at $1,977.75, which flipped bullish in early March and has not been tested since. Price is currently between…

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Summary French Hill said the CLARITY Act could resolve issues left open by the GENIUS Act. Hill noted the House passed the CLARITY Act with bipartisan backing, including 78 Democratic votes. Lawmakers aim to ensure equal rules for bank and nonbank stablecoin issuers, Hill said. French Hill, chair of the U.S. House Financial Services Committee, said the CLARITY Act could help address unresolved issues in the GENIUS Act. French Hill remarks on CLARITY and GENIUS Acts Hill discussed concerns raised by banks about how crypto firms may be regulated under the proposed framework, according to a Fox Business interview. The…

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Ethereum price was poised above the $2,150 level. Bulls were showing resilience as a whale re-accumulated $111 million worth of $ETH. Another move above $2,000 could push prices towards the $2,500 resistance. A mysterious Ethereum whale has re-emerged after lying dormant for seven months, and just deployed over $111 million in $USDT to accumulate $ETH. The whale’s move came as the $ETH price hovered above $2,170 amid a broader slip for cryptocurrencies early Thursday. As Bitcoin revisited $70,000 support, Ethereum bounced off the crucial $2,150 level, with intraday volume up 39% at over $27 billion. Ethereum whale spends $111 million…

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