Author: NBTC

In the global landscape of digital assets, energy is the ultimate currency. While most miners worldwide struggle with rising energy costs and hardware depreciation, Iran remains a global anomaly. As of early 2026, the cost to mine 1 $Bitcoin in Iran stands at a staggering $1,320, while the market price of $BTC holds steady around $68,000. This massive disparity has created a unique, high-stakes environment where geopolitical strategy and underground economics collide. Can you Make Money Mining Bitcoin in Iran? In short: Yes, but with significant risks. The 50x return on investment is driven by Iran’s heavily subsidized electricity, which…

Atlasbrary, a purpose-built blockchain for verifiable finance and artificial intelligence (AI), has announced its groundbreaking partnership with InfiblueNFT, a project that brings fresh dynamics to the non-fungible token ($NFT) space with immersive collectibles and utility-driven tokens. The core purpose of this partnership is to build a smarter and more connected ecosystem for significant growth. 🤝 #Atlasbrary × InfiblueNFTWe’re excited to partner with @InfiblueNFT to expand intelligent knowledge access and connect culture, data, and digital assets.🚀Together, we’re building a smarter, more connected ecosystem — where knowledge evolves and creates real value. pic.twitter.com/SMj9erxLxt — Atlasbrary (@atlasbrary_ai) February 14, 2026 Initially, this partnership…

Despite the Ethereum price looking to be leveling out below $2,000, the slowdown in the crash has done nothing to allay fears that more decline is coming. In fact, analysts believe that this stop is only temporary and that the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap will make another major drop soon. This is due to past performance, where the Ethereum price has often staged a major reset before eventually making a possible bottom. The Scenario That Says Ethereum Price Is Headed For $600 Calls for Ethereum reaching $10,000-$15,000 were echoed loudly in the last year, when the market was still…

Analyst Phyrex Ni has assessed the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) recent move regarding stablecoins. The SEC’s Trading and Markets Division’s recent FAQ stated that “compliant stablecoins” can be valued with a 2% discount (haircut) in brokerage firms’ net capital calculations, drawing attention in the market. SEC member Hester Peirce also stated that stablecoins are moving away from being virtually unusable assets in regulatory capital calculations and are beginning to approach the status of low-risk cash-like instruments. According to Phyrex Ni, the key concept here is the “discount rate.” Regulators require brokerage firms to maintain a certain net capital…

Bitdeer, the cryptocurrency mining company that announced it sold all of its Bitcoin holdings over the weekend, has issued a statement. Bitdeer, the Bitcoin ($BTC) mining company founded by Jihan Wu, one of the founders of Bitmain, announced that it sold all of its $BTC holdings as of February 20th. While this situation has caused concerns in the market, Jihan Wu and Bitdeer stated in their announcements that investors and the industry should not be worried. Wu stated that the company’s zero Bitcoin balance is not permanent and that the decision to sell does not mean the $BTC balance will…

Key Takeaways Insider trading laws aim to prevent the misuse of privileged information rather than ensuring market fairness. Many on-chain analysts misinterpret market information, leading to flawed conclusions. Aave governance is seen as a potential success story for DAOs, highlighting its significance in DeFi. Aave Labs redirected significant fee revenue without community discussion, raising governance concerns. The Aave community reacted strongly to fee redirection, indicating a desire for more control over revenue sharing. Ownership of intangible assets like IP and brand requires a legal framework in DAOs. Governance uncertainty negatively impacts the value of significant crypto projects. The SEC’s lack…

Justin Bieber’s Bored Ape #3001, acquired for a staggering 500 $ETH in early 2022, has seen its value evaporate to approximately $12,000, reflecting a near-total wipeout of his initial $1.3 million investment. The pop star, who has amassed one of the most visible celebrity $NFT portfolios, acquired the digital collectible when enthusiasm for the sector reached its zenith. Analysts at the time noted Bieber paid well above prevailing rates, with comparable assets in the collection trading between $200,000 and $300,000. With the highest bid at 5.9 $ETH and the collection’s floor hovering near 6.15 $ETH, Ethereum trading around $2,000 means…

Ethereum price formed a bearish engulfing candle on Monday and dropped over 6% amidst a market-wide crash led by Bitcoin. Summary Ethereum price fell over 6% on Monday amid a broader crypto market blood bath. Multiple bearish patterns seem to suggest more potential downside over the coming weeks. Ethereum ETFs have hit a 5-week outflow streak. According to data from crypto.news, Ethereum ($ETH) price fell 6.3% to $1,855 on Monday during early Asian hours before stabilizing at $1,874 at press time. Ethereum price tanked amid a broader market crash as fresh U.S. tariff threats on all trading partners and potential…

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) staff last week clarified that broker-dealers can apply a 2% “haircut” to their stablecoin holdings without objection from the SEC. Previously, broker-dealers were uncertain whether to apply a 100% haircut to their dollar-pegged stablecoins, meaning that they did not count the tokens toward their net capital under existing regulations. The clarification came in the form of a posting by the staff of the SEC’s Division of Trading and Markets as a “Frequently Asked Questions Relating to Crypto Asset Activities and Distributed Ledger Technology.” In response, Commissioner Hester Peirce said: In my view, a…

French Energy Giant Engie Eyes Bitcoin Mining at Brazil Mega Solar Project French utility giant Engie is exploring the installation of battery storage systems or bitcoin mining data centers at its newly launched Assu Sol solar plant in Brazil, as it looks to offset mounting curtailment losses and improve project economics, according to Reuters reporting. Speaking to reporters, Eduardo Sattamini, Engie’s country manager in Brazil, said the company is evaluating potential “offtakers” that could absorb excess generation from the 895-megawatt-peak facility — the largest solar project in Engie’s global portfolio. According to Engie, the company is 23.64% owned and 33.20%…