Author: NBTC

Hyperscale Data, a technology firm operating AI-focused data centers and Bitcoin mining operations, announced today a strategic initiative to acquire up to 100,000 ounces of silver. The company, traded on NYSE American under ticker GPUS, said it will accumulate the precious metal gradually using a dollar-cost averaging method that mirrors its approach to acquiring Bitcoin. Funding for the silver purchases will come from existing cash reserves and available liquidity, according to the announcement. Executive Chairman Milton “Todd” Ault III characterized silver as a long-term strategic asset intended to bolster the firm’s balance sheet while maintaining flexibility for future expansion. The…

Binance suing the Wall Street Journal is not a new kind of signal, as the exchange has fought what it considered hostile coverage before. However, this time the market may read the move differently. In earlier cycles, a Binance-versus-media clash fit neatly into a larger story of regulatory danger. Now, after a softer US enforcement turn and deeper overlap with President Donald Trump-linked crypto networks, the same kind of pushback may be read less as panic and more as confidence. On Mar. 11, Binance sued the Wall Street Journal and Dow Jones over a Feb. 23 report tied to an…

Avalanche is a high-performance L1 blockchain platform designed for builders who need to scale their operations. It is often seen as a powerful alternative to the Ethereum network because it uses a unique Consensus Mechanism to ensure transactions are finished almost instantly. Because Avalanche is “built for business,” it attracts companies that have real users and sustainable revenue. Using its native token, AVAX, the platform enables the creation of interoperable blockchains for both public and private use. Here are nine projects currently live on the network: EVEN This music marketplace allows artists to release projects directly to their fans and…

According to Polymarket bettors, Ethereum (ETH) could be on the verge of losing its long-held status as the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization. The latest data shows a 57% probability that the flagship will be “flipped” and lose its number two ranking by the end of the year. Just two months ago, in January, for comparison, the odds of Ethereum losing its spot sat at a mere 14%. Currently, the stablecoin giant Tether ($USDT) is the undisputed main candidate poised to overtake the smart contract platform. Ethereum’s number two spot Ethereum has never successfully surpassed Bitcoin, but it came remarkably…

Billionaire real estate mogul Barry Sternlicht said his firm, Starwood Capital Group, which manages over $125 billion in assets, is ready to begin tokenizing real-world assets but can’t move forward due to regulatory barriers in the United States. “We want to do it right now and we’re ready,” Sternlicht said Wednesday at the World Liberty Forum in Palm Beach. “It’s ridiculous that our clients can’t do it in token,” he said, referring to transacting real-world assets — like real estate — using blockchain-based tokens. Tokenization refers to converting ownership of physical assets, like real estate or art, into blockchain-based tokens…

Nine US Senate incumbents have announced they will not seek reelection ahead of this year’s state primaries. Five are Republican senators with strong records of supporting crypto legislation, while the remaining four Democrats have consistently opposed digital asset regulation. Their replacements and where those candidates stand on crypto will be critical in determining whether future digital asset legislation has a realistic chance of passing under a reshuffled Congress. Nine Retirements That Could Reshape the Crypto Agenda Crypto regulation has grown increasingly partisan in recent months. Industry lobby spending has shifted decisively toward the Republican Party— a realignment that has already…

Betting companies have reportedly asked regulators to pause the operations of prediction market platforms, such as Polymarket and Kalshi, in Brazil. The betting lobby argues that prediction market contracts constitute bets and should be blocked, as these platforms are unlicensed in the country. Betting Lobby Attacks Prediction Markets in Brazil Betting companies have taken action to stop prediction market platforms operating in Brazil. According to Folha de S. Paulo, betting companies met with the Prizes and Betting Secretariat, Brazil’s gambling watchdog, to request a block on the operations of prediction markets, such as Polymarket and Kalshi, in Brazil. These companies…

Ethereum has been trapped in consolidation for weeks, repeatedly failing to escape its established range despite multiple breakout attempts. Price action remains compressed and directionless. Whale activity is now adding a new layer of downward pressure. This threatens to extend the consolidation phase or push Ethereum toward lower support levels. Ethereum Selling Is a Concern Ethereum’s large wallet holders have been consistently offloading positions over the past seven days. Approximately 380,000 $ETH, worth nearly $800 million, has been sold by whale-tier addresses during this period. This sustained distribution from influential holders signals that fear of further losses is outweighing confidence…

Cassie Craddock, CEO and Managing Director of Ripple Labs in the United Kingdom, has spotlighted the firm’s latest achievement in the region. As she revealed on her official X account, these achievements are tied to its regulatory push as a crypto operator. Ripple secures EMI license Craddock shared photos of an event at the London Tower Bridge to celebrate the receipt of its EMI Licence and Cryptoasset registration from the U.K.’s FCA. As she noted, this move will also be complemented by its EU EMI Licence. This, Craddock believes, implies that the bridge between TradFi and DeFi is now officially…

Coinbase may be exploring a new partnership with crypto exchange Bybit. Reports say the two companies are in talks about a possible investment deal. If the deal moves forward, it could help Bybit enter the United States market in a more compliant way. Exclusive: Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the US, is in talks with Bybit, the world’s second-largest offshore exchange, for an investment partnership. Bybit hopes to use this opportunity to enter the compliant US market. Three sources confirmed this news to… pic.twitter.com/SXBJnbDOQG — Wu Blockchain (@WuBlockchain) March 14, 2026 The report first came from crypto journalist Wu…