Author: NBTC

BNB Chain is preparing to increase block production speed by approximately 40% by rolling out its third major network upgrade, called Fermi, on January 14th. The update aims to make the network faster and more predictable for developers and users. Danny Cooper, team leader of Vanguard Vantage, a sub-DAO of Venus Protocol within the BNB Chain ecosystem, stated that while the change may seem small, it will make the network feel more “responsive and resilient,” especially during periods of high volatility. According to Cooper, this improvement will enhance the user experience by reducing latency during peak trading hours. The update…

Ethereum is nearing a decisive phase that could unlock a major long-term price expansion. A higher-timeframe analysis shared by a TradingView analyst suggests that, despite current short-term weakness, Ethereum remains structurally positioned for a significant upside move. If the ongoing formation resolves as expected, the projected breakout places Ethereum’s price well above $24,000. Ethereum’s Long-Term Structure Remains Intact From a broader perspective, the analyst emphasizes that Ethereum has not broken its established trend since 2020. Over that period, price action has continued to form higher highs, reinforcing the view that the long-term structure remains valid. Rather than signaling failure, the…

An anti-decentralized finance group is reportedly running advertisements on Fox News encouraging the public to pressure their Senators into passing crypto market structure legislation that excludes DeFi provisions perceived to be threatening to the banking industry. According to two screenshots shared Friday on X by Crypto in America host Eleanor Terrett, the Investors For Transparency members wrote: “Tell Your Senator: Pass Crypto Legislation Without DeFi Provisions,” sharing a hotline number to contact their local Senators. “Don’t Let DeFi Stall Innovation,” another snippet of the ad said, which appears to echo concerns from banking lobbyists over the CLARITY Act permitting stablecoin…

Baumz, a well-known crypto trading and management entity, has collaborated with Snowball, a popular Web3 infrastructure platform. The partnership endeavors to simplify the way consumers receive and send digital crypto assets across blockchain networks. As per Baumz’s official X post, the partnership merges its trading ecosystem with the modular naming service of Snowball Money. Hence, the development is set to improve the usability when it comes to crypto transfers. 🚀 Partnership Announcement 🚀Baumz × SnowballWe’re excited to collaborate with @snowball_money, a modular naming service simplifying crypto transfers with one-click, chain-agnostic names.This partnership makes moving assets across chains faster, easier, and…

Representatives from major cryptocurrency firms went to Abu Dhabi last week to connect with wealthy Middle Eastern investors who might breathe new life into a struggling sector. Officials from a massive $330 billion sovereign wealth fund in the United Arab Emirates were supposedly in attendance. The problem? Nobody could find them. Leading figures in the cryptocurrency world rushed to the UAE capital, bouncing between multiple conferences, exclusive beach parties, and luxury yacht gatherings. They swapped tips about private dinners with industry celebrities and chased down anyone who might have connections to the royal family. Michael Saylor showed up at the…

Senator John Boozman is considering delaying a planned markup of a major cryptocurrency bill as bipartisan negotiations continue to make progress. The Republican from Arkansas and Chair of the Senate Agriculture Committee had originally scheduled the session for January 15. The bill itself would create clear rules for cryptocurrency. As cryptocurrency has gained worldwide popularity, US lawmakers have been working to establish rules that outline how it should operate, who oversees it, and how to protect individuals who use it. Boozman’s committee is one of the key groups responsible for shaping crypto market structure legislation, and bipartisan agreement is seen…

World3, a decentralized AI platform that allows people to develop and deploy autonomous agents to automate Web3 tasks, analyze data trends, and execute strategies across various chains, today announced a strategic partnership with RAX Finance, a RWA layer designed to power next-gen AI infrastructure. Based on this business agreement, World3 entered into a coalition with RAX Finance, a tech integration that aims to provide it with enhanced data processing capabilities in its AI development platform to offer more efficiency to its users. Powered by native WAI token, World3 runs a decentralized network that empowers people to build and deploy autonomous…

Machi Big Brother has returned to Ethereum markets with one of his most aggressive trades yet. On January 12, the high-profile crypto whale re-opened a $34 million leveraged ETH long on Hyperliquid. The position moved against him almost immediately, leaving the trade down roughly $325,000 within hours. However, the bigger picture looks worse. His Hyperliquid account now sits $22.5 million in cumulative losses and more than $67 million below its peak equity, according to on-chain tracking. MACHI BIG BROTHER IS BACKMachi is back, and he’s relonged $34M of ETH with less than $2M in total collateral. His HL account is…

The crypto market has shoved digital asset treasury stocks into a harsh reality this year, wiping out the excitement that built up under President Trump as Bitcoin went on a monster rally through the first half of 2025. That rally had pushed more than 180 public companies into holding tokens on their balance sheets, and around 100 of them copied the same debt-fueled strategy invented by Michael Saylor in 2020. That play worked when prices were rising. Then bitcoin cracked in October, and the whole sector flipped into survival mode. Now many treasury firms are stuck with unrealized losses, sliding…

One or both Senate committees working on crypto market structure legislation plan to hold key hearings and votes next week. You’re reading State of Crypto, a CoinDesk newsletter looking at the intersection of cryptocurrency and government. Click here to sign up for future editions. The narrative Next week could get complicated. Senators Tim Scott and John Boozman, respectively the chairs of the Banking and Agriculture Committees, intend to hold markup hearings and votes on crypto market structure legislation, even as lawmakers continue to hammer out key details of the bill. Why it matters The crypto industry has spent the last…