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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.

As part of efforts to provide a verifiable randomness solution and secure computational needs to its decentralized science platform, Nanovita, a DeSci protocol, today entered into a strategic partnership with ARPA Network, a blockchain-agnostic Layer-2 computation network. This collaboration enabled Nanovita to integrate ARPA Network’s decentralized computation infrastructure to bring an added layer of trust and reliability to its decentralized health science services. NanoVita is a DeSci (decentralized science) protocol that utilizes nanotechnology, real-world health data, and AI biological intelligence to operate a permissionless and transparent health research network aiming to enable research and development in the field of nanoscience.…

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As has just been revealed by Phong Le, Strategy CEO, the company holding 762,099 $BTC, has officially opened a hunt for a Bitcoin Security Director. When you have assets worth $54.6 billion on your balance sheet, a regular antivirus is not enough, which is why the company is looking for a person who will become the supreme architect of security and a bridge between the world of big money and a kind of closed community of cryptographers. Who will hold keys to 762,000 $BTC? According to the official announcement, this person will directly influence how institutions such as banks and…

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While Bitcoin (BTC) and altcoins have recently experienced a surge, some altcoins have stood out more than others due to their price increases. One of them is Zcash ($ZEC). With interest in privacy-focused cryptocurrencies rapidly returning globally, Zcash has gained over 33% in value this month. While $ZEC attracted market attention with its rise, the Wall Street Journal also highlighted Zcash. At this point, the WSJ brought Zcash back into the spotlight in its latest report, describing it as “the next Bitcoin”. According to the Wall Street Journal, many early Bitcoin supporters who attended the 2026 Las Vegas crypto conference…

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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong announced that the “CLARITY” regulatory bill, which is of great importance to the cryptocurrency sector in the US, has come closer to becoming law than ever before. Armstrong, in his assessment on social media, stated that the legislation in question would make the American financial system faster, less expensive, and more accessible, emphasizing that it is critical for the country to maintain its leadership in the race for a next-generation financial infrastructure. Armstrong thanked members of the U.S. Senate, the legislative teams involved, and the millions of advocates supporting the crypto sector for their contributions to…

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Coinbase published its Q1 2026 Ethereum Validator Performance Report on Wednesday, detailing how the exchange manages validator infrastructure across five countries, two cloud providers, and seven MEV relays. Key Takeaways: Coinbase validators held 4.5M $ETH staked at 99.98% uptime in Q1 2026, outperforming the network average. Coinbase operates across 5 countries and 2 cloud providers, reducing single-point failure risk for ETF issuers and institutions. With a 3rd consensus client onboarding, Coinbase aims to further diversify validator infrastructure through 2026. Coinbase Holds 12% of Staked $ETH With Self-Imposed 30% Network Cap in Q1 2026 According to the report, the exchange averaged…

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Atlaspad, a cutting-edge multi-chain launchpad, has collaborated with UXLINK, a prominent Web3 social infrastructure entity. The partnership attempts to fortify community-led social growth in the Web3 ecosystem. As Atlaspad pointed out in its official social media announcement, both entities focus on delving into unique opportunities related to Web3-based social engagement and network expansion. Thus, the development is anticipated to improve builder participation and consumer connectivity across the blockchain ecosystems. 🤝 Excited to announce our partnership with UXLINKone of the largest Web3 social platforms and infrastructure ecosystems globally.Together, @atlaspad and @UXLINKofficial will explore new opportunities around community growth, Web3 social engagement,…

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Bitcoin traded within a defined range on Wednesday, reflecting consolidation following recent volatility, with price action hovering near the upper half of its intraday band. Market signals remained mixed across timeframes, with neutral oscillators offset by a broadly supportive moving average structure. Bitcoin Chart Outlook on March 25 Price action on bitcoin‘s daily chart reflected a market lacking directional conviction but not surrendering structure. Bitcoin held within a 24-hour range of $68,969 to $72,026, maintaining a position above key psychological support near $70,000. The absence of a decisive breakout or breakdown reinforces the interpretation of consolidation rather than reversal. Historical…

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Markets are leaving April with a plethora of macro events to watch. Four major central banks, the Bank of Japan, U.S. Federal Reserve, European Central Bank, and Bank of England, all set interest-rate policy this week. Layered on top is a slate of U.S. data including first-quarter GDP and March PCE inflation alongside earnings from Visa, Mastercard, Robinhood and some of the biggest tech companies, whose results could either reinforce or unwind the current tone. Markus Levin, Co-founder of XYO, told CoinDesk that bitcoin is entering the week “with strong momentum around the $78,000 level, and while the Fed is…

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Spot $XRP exchange-traded funds have pulled in more than $65 million across the first nine trading days of May, with zero outflow days on the board. The streak has lifted cumulative net inflows since launch to roughly $1.36 billion, per SoSoValue data updated May 13. The five $XRP spot ETFs now hold around $1.14 billion in net assets, equal to 1.30% of the total $XRP market cap. That is brisk uptake for a product class still in its first year of trading, and the $XRP army has noticed. How does May stack up day by day? The month opened quietly…

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The Clarity Act, one of the most important legislative bills regarding cryptocurrency regulation in the US, is rapidly progressing. At this point, Clarity, also known as the Transparency Act, is scheduled to be discussed and voted on by the Senate Banking Committee on May 14. In the latest development, the US Senate Banking Committee has released a new, revised 309-page draft of the CLARITY Act, which has been under preparation since January. While developments regarding the CLARITY project are being closely followed, Cardano (ADA) founder Charles Hoskinson also commented on CLARITY. At this point, Hoskinson described the latest draft as…

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