Author: NBTC

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.

LetsExchange, a non-custodial, instant cryptocurrency exchange platform supporting more than 5000 digital assets and 300+ blockchains, has disclosed its purposeful landmark collaboration with SafePal, a comprehensive, non-custodial crypto wallet. This integration has a strong purpose to expand the multi-chain crypto swapping via WalletConnect. SafePal has added @letsexchange_io to its Dapp Store, while LetsExchange has added @SafePal wallet support via WalletConnect on its website and exchange widget, expanding access to swap functionality across both platforms.Users can now connect their SafePal wallet and swap… pic.twitter.com/H3CoPqjfC9 — LetsExchange (@letsexchange_io) April 28, 2026 After making a strategic partnership, users of both platforms enjoy swapping…

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The ongoing tensions in the Middle East continue to put immense pressure on Bitcoin and other risk assets. As investor sentiments turn increasingly cautious, analysts are weighing the potential impact of rising oil prices on Bitcoin. The overall outlook is not looking good, with projections suggesting further downside for the leading cryptocurrency. A clearer path to recovery may only appear if regional tensions ease. Surging Oil Prices Could See Bitcoin Crash Harder Market analysts have shared their thoughts and concerns with The Block about the ongoing US-Iran war and its impact on financial and crypto markets. Rachel Lucas, a crypto…

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Ethereum has surged more than 25% since late March, pushing back toward levels that have defined the upper boundary of its recent recovery range and testing resistance that has capped every previous attempt higher. The move has been convincing enough to shift sentiment — but a CryptoQuant analyst has just flagged a divergence in the on-chain data that complicates the bullish reading and raises a question the price chart cannot answer on its own. The analyst examines the Exchange Supply Ratio — a metric that tracks the relationship between exchange supply and the broader market. Historically, when this ratio drops…

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In a stunning financial development, Binance founder Changpeng Zhao has officially surpassed Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates in global wealth rankings. According to the latest Forbes real-time billionaire index, Zhao’s net worth has surged to an estimated $110 billion. Consequently, he now ranks as the 17th wealthiest person on the planet. This milestone marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing evolution of wealth creation, highlighting the profound impact of the digital asset sector. The shift occurred as of late 2025, reflecting significant movements in both technology and finance. Changpeng Zhao’s Meteoric Rise in Wealth Rankings The ascent of Changpeng Zhao, commonly…

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With Q1 2026 coming to a close this week, $XRP is set to record its worst first-quarter performance since 2018 after posting a double-digit loss. Although $XRP achieved a major regulatory milestone earlier this year, the asset has still struggled to maintain upward momentum. After briefly climbing above $2 in January, $XRP steadily declined throughout the quarter as institutional demand cooled and macroeconomic pressures weighed on the crypto market. Key Points $XRP is about to record its worst Q1 performance since 2018, with the asset already down 26.5% with just a few hours to close the quarter. Despite starting the…

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South Korea-based cryptocurrency exchanges Upbit and Bithumb have announced they will provide trading support for the new digital asset Fluent (BLEND). According to the announcements, BLEND will be listed in Korean won (KRW), Bitcoin (BTC), and Tether (USDT) pairs. Trading is planned to begin on April 29, 2026, while deposit and withdrawal operations will be activated shortly after the announcement. It was emphasized that the BLEND token will only be supported on the Ethereum network, and transfers from other networks will not be accepted. Exchanges also warned users to carefully check network information before making transactions. In order to ensure…

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The founder of Pantera Capital, Dan Morehead, maintains a strong long-term outlook on Bitcoin despite ongoing volatility. He argues the asset has already reached a structural turning point, even as markets search for a final bottom. Consequently, he frames the current phase as a transition rather than a breakdown. Moreover, he believes crypto continues to present one of the most compelling asymmetric opportunities in modern finance, driven by low institutional exposure and expanding global adoption. Cycles, Volatility, and Market Structure Morehead links the recent 50% Bitcoin decline to historical four-year cycles. He notes these patterns have repeated consistently over the…

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Bitcoin captured liquidity above the February monthly range high in April. $ETH ran toward $2,500, failed to close above the same level, and returned to range. That divergence is the most important thing happening on the $ETH chart right now, and it sits underneath a daily setup that has not managed a close above the Bollinger midline since late April. $ETH Daily Chart: Below The Midline, SAR Still Pointing Down $ETH Daily Price Action (Source: TradingView) The Bollinger midline at $2,324 has been in resistance since the late April rejection from $2,408. Price at $2,302 is below it, and the…

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Ayear and a half ago, Changpeng Zhao was just getting out of jail. After a sweeping investigation into Binance, the cryptocurrency exchange he founded in 2017, Zhao (better known by his initials, CZ) pleaded guilty to failing to maintain an effective anti-money laundering program and agreed to pay a $50 million fine (on top of $4.3 billion paid by Binance), resign as CEO and serve four months in a California prison. What a difference 17 months makes. Forbes estimates that CZ is now richer than ever. His net worth has skyrocketed to $110 billion, up $47 billion from last year,…

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The research division of RippleX has published a new whitepaper describing the implementation of confidential transfers for multipurpose tokens (MPT) on the $XRP Ledger. The new technology is designed to solve the main problem of public blockchains that prevents mass adoption by large businesses — the lack of financial privacy — while maintaining regulatory control. Inside new Ripple whitepaper: How ZK-proofs bring privacy to XRPL The key innovation of the protocol is the ability to hide account balances and transfer amounts. In the current version of $XRP, anyone can see the balance of any address. The proposed Confidential MPT standard…

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