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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.

Berachain and the overall decentralized finance market experienced a new force over the last 24 hours, with Berachain network standing out distinctly among others. The latest industry data showed that Berachain had the most significant increase in the total value locked in the DeFi, with a massive 27.89 percent spike. TVL in the chain had increased to $271.44 million, which was way higher than the single-digit growth per day exhibited by competing networks. .@berachain is showing the strongest acceleration in DeFi activity today.Its TVL increased 27.89% over the past 24 hours, reaching $271.44M, a much sharper move than other chains,…

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Cryptocurrency investment products have reached a major milestone, with year-to-date (YTD) inflows surpassing the total gains recorded in 2024. Global crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) have attracted $48.67 billion so far this year, exceeding the full-year total for 2024, according to CoinShares head of research James Butterfill, who reported the figures in an X post on Thursday. In 2024, crypto ETPs recorded $44.2 billion in inflows, driven by a massive surge following the historic launch of spot crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States. The new milestone builds on record-breaking weekly inflows of $5.95 billion posted last week, with Bitcoin…

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Banking giant JPMorgan Chase abruptly closed the bank accounts of Strike CEO Jack Mallers in September, resurfacing concerns about debanking practices toward crypto executives. “Last month, J.P. Morgan Chase threw me out of the bank,” the Bitcoin-focused payments firm’s CEO tweeted Sunday. “It was bizarre. My dad has been a private client there for 30+ years. Every time I asked them why, they said the same thing: ‘We aren’t allowed to tell you’.” The letter from Chase cited “concerning activity” identified during routine monitoring but provided no specific details, stating the bank is “committed to regulatory compliance and ensuring the…

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U.S. entrepreneur Eric Trump has shared a sneak peek into American Bitcoin’s mining facility, which mines 2% of the Bitcoin supply daily. In a video shared on X, Eric Trump offered the crypto community a sneak peek of American Bitcoin’s mining facility, showcasing long rows of high-performance, liquid-cooled servers. He noted that the site houses roughly 35,000 of these machines, each powered by what he described as “American energy” to mine Bitcoin. Eric stated that American Bitcoin “mines about 2% of BTC’s supply daily”. This claim sparked discussion in the comments, with some clarifying that he meant the company mines…

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Ethereum creator Vitalik Buterin said, “Privacy is not a feature. Privacy is hygiene,” after hackers infiltrated several U.S. banks and stole client information. Reports indicate that hackers targeted JPMorgan Chase, Citi, and Morgan Stanley during a cyberattack on mortgage technology firm SitusAMC. The breach highlighted the vulnerability of sensitive data in banks and the ease with which large systems can expose customer information. Banks face risk as stolen data exposes sensitive client records SitusAMC was the victim of a cyberattack on November 12, 2025, that exposed large amounts of sensitive corporate information, including accounting records and legal documents. In this…

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Crypto analyst Benjamin Cowen says Ethereum (ETH) is entering a “window of weakness” that may extend into December as the asset struggles to hold key levels against both the US dollar and Bitcoin (BTC). In his latest update, Cowen says ETH continues to oscillate in a familiar range between $4,900 and $2,900. He notes that the pattern resembles the last cycle when ETH rallied near $4,900 before breaking down to $2,100. “Now $2,100 is also an important level because $2,100 for ETH would be basically back at the low it had in June.” He adds that a move to $2,100…

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Crypto fund providers are adding staking to ETFs and ETPs, giving mainstream investors access to passive crypto income. Recent SEC guidance and advances in staking technology are fueling an industry-wide race to launch staking-enabled products. Top Crypto Fund Providers Adopt Staking Major names such as Grayscale, 21Shares, and REX-Osprey are launching products that offer both digital asset exposure and staking rewards. Grayscale, which manages $35 billion in assets, now offers staking in its US-listed Ethereum and Solana ETPs. Grayscale’s Ethereum Mini Trust ETF and Solana Trust allow investors to earn staking rewards in addition to holding the assets. According to…

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The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has been inundated with applications for the coveted stablecoin issuer licence. As many as 80 companies have expressed interest. But regulators say only a select few will be approved when the first batch of licenses are revealed in early 2026. Hong Kong is the first jurisdiction where stablecoin reserves must be backed exclusively by High Quality Liquid Assets – ultra safe, short-term holdings that can be converted to cash on demand. This rigorous rulebook hasn’t proved a deterrent. “It’s a sign that firms are eager to tap into the crypto system without taking on…

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The University of Namibia has launched a Master’s program in blockchain technology to position Namibia as a hub for blockchain research and talent development in Africa. Program Background and National Interest The University of Namibia (UNAM), in partnership with the Africa Blockchain Institute (ABI), has announced the approval and rollout of a Master of Science in Blockchain Technology program. The new postgraduate degree is reportedly designed to establish Namibia as a leading hub for blockchain research and talent development in Africa. The introduction of the Master’s program is the culmination of UNAM’s long-standing effort to integrate emerging technologies into its…

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MAGACOIN FINANCE has officially passed its smart contract audit by Hashex, which has determined that the project is 100% safe and fully transparent. The audit confirmed that the system has no vulnerabilities, backdoors, or risk of investor funds. After going through the results, some analysts defined MAGACOIN FINANCE as being the most secure crypto presale for the year 2025, with realistic 100x potential once it lists on major exchanges. This development has added a new excitement to the presale market. Many projects like to claim safety and not prove it. MAGACOIN FINANCE did the opposite by proving its security before…

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