Author: NBTC

Bitcoin’s post-quantum roadmap is becoming clearer, focusing on two pivotal proposals: Pay-to-Merkle-Root (P2MR) and SHRINCS. According to Protocol Watch founder Christine D. Kim, the BIP-360 draft seeks to reduce long-term public-key exposure while creating an upgrade path for future quantum-resistant signatures. This development is crucial as it prepares Bitcoin for potential quantum computing threats, impacting its long-term security strategy. For more details, see the tweet from WuBlockchain. Inside the Move The broader crypto market is currently experiencing mixed signals, but Bitcoin’s post-quantum roadmap is gaining traction. The introduction of P2MR aims to enhance Bitcoin’s security by mitigating risks associated with…

Ethereum is trading up above the key $2,700 mark, stirring a major resurgence in its derivatives market on the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance. Per recent data from crypto analytics platform CryptoQuant, Ethereum futures activity on Binance is back on fire, surging to its highest level in nine months. Ethereum OI reaches $6.58 billion While the prolonged market volatility seen in the previous months has caused Ethereum futures activity to slow significantly across major exchanges, the market has witnessed a sharp reversal. According to the data, the resurgence in Ethereum futures activity began in late August, when Ethereum’s open interest…

CleanCore’s $100 million stock offering increased its common shares outstanding from 226,260,684 to 502,090,260, with proceeds tied to its shift from cleaning products and Dogecoin treasury assets into Minnesota AI infrastructure. An Aug. 20 SEC filing states that CleanCore reached the new total after issuing 275,829,576 offering shares. The final prospectus supplies the pre-offering base, putting the increase at 121.9%. The issued shares represent dilution already delivered. Another 524.2 million offering shares remain possible. Warrants leave another 524 million shares in play CleanCore also issued pre-funded warrants covering 124,170,424 shares and investor warrants covering up to 400 million shares. At…

$XRP rallied 8.22% in three days after whales accumulated roughly $2.2 billion worth of $XRP, while on-chain data highlights $1.60 as a key level. $XRP has risen 8.22% over three days following a period in which large holders accumulated more than $2 billion worth of $XRP, while on-chain data identifies $1.60 as a major concentration of previously transacted supply. The whale accumulation was reported in a September 19 update using Santiment data. According to the figures, large $XRP holders accumulated approximately 1.54 billion $XRP over a 96-hour period, valued at roughly $2.2 billion at the prices used in the analysis.…

On September 24, Chainlink’s Sergey Nazarov will participate in a significant event at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia. Alongside leaders from BlackRock and Vanguard, he will discuss how new regulatory frameworks are reshaping the digital asset landscape. This meeting emphasizes the increasing attention regulators are giving to the crypto sector, hinting at potential implications for market dynamics. More details can be found in the official tweet. The Key Development The upcoming event at the Federal Reserve is poised to be pivotal for the digital asset space. As regulatory discussions intensify, Chainlink’s involvement underscores its commitment to the evolving landscape.…

In a significant move for asset management, Kraken has launched its new xStocks Vaults. This allows users to deposit SPYx, QQQx, and NVDAx, earning yield directly in the underlying assets. The announcement surfaced via CryptoTwitter commentator @SolanaFloor, highlighting Kraken’s innovative approach to user engagement and investment opportunities. This could reshape how users approach yield generation in crypto. The Story So Far The broader crypto market is currently experiencing mixed signals, with various assets showing fluctuating momentum. Kraken’s xStocks Vaults, powered by partners Kamino, Veda Labs, and Sentora, aim to enhance user experience by allowing deposits that generate yield directly correlated…

BlackRock has remained relentless in expanding its Bitcoin holdings as it continues to fortify its position as one of the largest Bitcoin-holding corporations. Amid its consistent Bitcoin accumulation, the latest data from Arkham Intelligence shows that BlackRock has seen steady demand for its Bitcoin investment product among institutional investors. BlackRock’s IBIT records steady capital influx Notably, the data shows that BlackRock has made a total Bitcoin purchase of about $1.08 billion over the last 20 days as its iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) saw a large capital influx during the period. This reflects heightened demand for Bitcoin among institutional investors who…

Ethereum continues to attract attention as four dormant wallets have deposited 48,047 $ETH into Bitfinex after more than two years of inactivity. This significant movement, valued at approximately $130.7 million, raises questions about supply dynamics and potential market shifts. As noted by CryptoTwitter commentator @lookonchain, this influx could indicate a change in sentiment among long-term holders and may influence trading strategies moving forward. The Story So Far The recent deposit of 48,047 $ETH into Bitfinex highlights a notable event for Ethereum, especially given the wallets’ inactivity for over two years. While the broader crypto market exhibits mixed signals, this influx…

Nasdaq-listed Digital Currency X Technology Inc. is asking shareholders to approve a 160-for-1 reverse stock split, also known as a share consolidation, on September 3. It would be the company’s second consolidation of 2026 after a 12-for-1 action took effect on January 22. Digital Currency X recently shifted from electric-vehicle manufacturing into the digital asset sector. In its latest annual report, the company said its treasury held 157.45 million EDGEAI tokens. It valued them at about $402 million as of December 31, 2025. It later locked all of those tokens in a 12-month staking agreement. The agreement carried a floating…

Popular altcoin Avalanche (AVAX) is preparing for the Helicon update, which will bring significant changes to the network’s structure and staking economy. According to the schedule announced by the Avalanche team, Helicon will be activated on the mainnet on September 22, 2026, at 6:00 PM Turkish time. The update was previously deployed on the Fuji testnet on July 28. A total of six Avalanche Community Proposals will be implemented, including Helicon. These include a perpetual execution system for C-Chain, automatically renewing staking, a dynamic minimum gas fee, and a reduction in the minimum staking duration. The update will also increase…