Author: NBTC

Ethereum’s chain invited the largest net inflows in 2025. The chain became a hub for high-value DeFi liquidity, which returned to the main layer from other L2 chains. Despite the growth of DeFi activity on other chains, the Ethereum ecosystem brought back the biggest share of liquidity onto its L1 network. The Ethereum network reached $4.2B in net flows for 2025, despite short-term shifts of liquidity to other chains. In the long term, Ethereum was a central hub for bridging activities. Ethereum prepares to end 2025 with over $4.2B in net inflows, while liquidity abandoned the Arbitrum L2 chain. |…

Star Xu, founder of OKX, shared bold insights during a speech on December 4th, marking the one-year anniversary of OKX receiving its Dubai license. He highlighted that the post-2000 generation, often called Gen Z, could view crypto wallets as safer than banks. Xu believes younger users may see crypto exchange wallets as a more reliable way to store assets compared to traditional investments like gold. This marks a shift in how the next generation approaches wealth and financial security. Governments Are Taking Notice Xu also noted that governments are starting to understand this trend. Policies are being designed to appeal…

Ethereum’s new year started with renewed attention on the Milady NFT scene after a high-profile avatar switch by its most famous co-founder. Vitalik Buterin’s new year avatar move and market impact Ethereum milestones in 2025 set the backdrop Previous avatar switch and price reaction in early 2025 What is Milady Maker and why it remains controversial Beeple’s reaction and speculation about Ethereum-NFT alignment Outlook for Milady and Ethereum’s NFT culture Vitalik Buterin’s new year avatar move and market impact On January 01, 2026, Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, updated his X (formerly Twitter) profile picture to a Milady Maker-style image…

Key Notes Trend Research’s ETH position has a $3,265 dollar cost average, having borrowed $958 million in stablecoins on Aave to buy Ether. The firm has $1.8 billion in deposited ETH collateral, held in AETHWETH, Aave’s interest-bearing token. Recent activity on December 29 involved two 20 million USDT loans on Aave, both deposited to a Binance address, followed by one ETH withdrawal. Investment firm Trend Research has an open long spot position on Ethereum ETH $2 914 24h volatility: 0.8% Market cap: $356.52 B Vol. 24h: $23.41 B at a nominal value of approximately $1 billion by depositing ETH collateral,…

Crypto companies raised about $3.4 billion through initial public offerings this year. This sets the stage for a potentially busier listing calendar in 2026. Data cited by DL News shows that digital asset firms returned to public markets this year after a long slowdown. It was caused by regulatory pressure and weak investor sentiment. The renewed activity reflects a shift in what public investors want. Instead of high-risk trading platforms, markets are now favoring firms focused on compliance, custody and core infrastructure. As a result, the 2026 pipeline looks more selective but also more mature. 2025 IPOs Mark a Cautious…

Ethereum price action is tightening into a triangle formation as volatility compresses, signaling a breakout is nearing as dynamic support and resistance converge. Summary Ethereum consolidates within a tightening triangle structure. Volatility compression signals an imminent expansion. Breakout direction hinges on volume and key levels. Ethereum (ETH) price is entering a critical technical phase as price action continues to compress within a tightening triangular structure. With volatility steadily declining and both buyers and sellers becoming increasingly selective, the market is approaching a point where balance can no longer be sustained. This convergence of dynamic support and resistance typically precedes a…

Gold-backed stablecoins have nearly tripled to $4b in 2025 as one token overtakes its rival, riding record gold prices, macro risk, and issuer vault accumulation. Summary Gold-backed stablecoins’ market cap is near $4b in 2025, almost triple since early in the year.​ Two leading tokens control close to 90% of tokenized gold, with the top issuer expanding supply and bullion reserves.​ Rising gold prices, macro uncertainty, and a major issuer becoming a top global gold holder are driving demand for tokenized bullion. Gold-backed stablecoins have reached approximately $4 billion in market capitalization, nearly tripling since the start of 2025. Gold…

Ethereum (ETH) is trading near a level that may define its next move. It has compressed between a key support and visible resistance, setting up a potential breakout or breakdown as the market approaches the monthly close. The asset is priced around $2,970 at press time. The daily range remains tight, with the 24-hour low at $2,920 and the high at around $3,050. Trading volume is above $22 billion. Over the past week, Ethereum has fallen by just over 2% and is slightly in the red daily. $2,890 Acts as a Crucial Support Level Analyst Crypto Patel identified $2,890 as…

Russia plans capped crypto trading for retail investors, strict oversight for intermediaries, and a phased digital ruble rollout through 2028. Summary Russia’s central bank proposes letting non-qualified investors trade only liquid cryptocurrencies after a risk test, capped at 300,000 rubles per intermediary.​ Qualified investors face no cap but must avoid privacy tokens with concealed transactions, while all crypto and stablecoins stay banned for domestic payments.​ The plan adds reporting rules, new penalties by 2027, and runs alongside a national digital ruble rollout starting 2026 for large merchants and businesses. Russia’s central bank has proposed regulations that would allow non-qualified investors…

Ethereum’s recent rebound has brought a brief sense of relief, but the bigger challenge still lies ahead. While price is attempting to stabilize after weeks of sideways action, the broader structure suggests this move remains corrective rather than decisive. Until ETH can clear the $3,550 barrier, the bounce looks more like a pause in consolidation than the start of a sustained upside breakout. Sideways Correction Still Dominates Ethereum’s Structure According to More Crypto Online, Ethereum continues to trade within a sideways corrective structure that has been in place since November 21. Price action remains capped below the upper boundary of…