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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.

Reform UK hasn’t shared its crypto donation addresses with the UK’s Electoral Commission despite the official body’s apparent requests. The Nigel Farage-led party announced it was accepting crypto donations last year, a situation that’s caused concern about the potential for foreign political interference and dubious funding. A representative for the electoral commission told Byline Times, “Reform has not shared any crypto wallet address with us.” They said, “We routinely request a variety of information from parties to ensure they are fulfilling their legal responsibilities,” adding that they “cannot comment any further on the nature of these requests as it may…

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Vietnam plans to block Binance and OKX as crypto trading exceeds $200 billion annually nationwide. Authorities aim to reduce capital outflows by restricting foreign exchanges and strengthening oversight of domestic crypto markets. Five firms, including Techcombank and Sun Group, cleared screening to launch Vietnam’s first licensed crypto exchanges. Vietnam, ranked 4th in global crypto use with over $200 billion in yearly trading, is planning a big change in its crypto rules. Authorities are planning to ban users from trading on foreign platforms like Binance and OKX. The government’s goal is to build a local crypto market while tightening control over…

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A significant and anonymous cryptocurrency investor, commonly known as a ‘whale,’ executed a major transaction on March 21, 2025, acquiring 3,618 Ethereum ($ETH) for 7.7 million $USDT. This substantial purchase, first reported by the on-chain analytics platform Onchain Lens, immediately captured the attention of market analysts and investors globally. The transaction highlights ongoing institutional-grade activity within the Ethereum ecosystem, even during periods of market consolidation. Furthermore, the whale’s existing portfolio, which now includes 107,000 $ETH valued at approximately $229.12 million and 23 million $USDT, suggests a strong bullish conviction and the potential for further accumulation. This move provides critical insights…

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Vietnam has seen its once high-thriving crypto industry become a shadow of itself after the recent marketwide decline in digital assets. According to reports, the recent market decline has forced users to sell off their assets, with most retail traders currently in the red as a result of the development. Over the last few years, Vietnam has approached digital assets cautiously, allowing blockchain technology to develop in a grey area, unlike its neighboring China, which chose an outright ban back in 2021. In Vietnam, digital assets have been barred from being used as a medium of exchange, while the government…

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The United States Securities and Exchange Commission issued broad guidance towards the cryptocurrency industry on Tuesday, with SEC Chair Paul Atkins declaring that “most crypto assets” would not be considered securities. The guidance provides distinctions for which types of assets would not meet the definition for securities, and what would make an asset meet that definition as an investment contract. Furthermore, the guidance notes that protocol mining (as on Bitcoin) and staking, along with crypto airdrops—or tokens sent to a protocol’s users and contributors—do not meet that definition. “After more than a decade of uncertainty, this interpretation will provide market…

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The United States Securities and Exchange Commission issued broad guidance towards the cryptocurrency industry on Tuesday, with SEC Chair Paul Atkins declaring that “most crypto assets” would not be considered securities. The guidance provides distinctions for which types of assets would not meet the definition for securities, and what would make an asset meet that definition as an investment contract. Furthermore, the guidance notes that protocol mining (as on Bitcoin) and staking, along with crypto airdrops—or tokens sent to a protocol’s users and contributors—do not meet that definition. “After more than a decade of uncertainty, this interpretation will provide market…

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$XRP spot volume has more than doubled in the past 24 hours, highlighting the heightened market activity involving the coin. Data from Coinglass shows that the $XRP spot volume climbed a staggering 115% to $1.84 billion in the past day. The volume uptick coincided with a price increase, pushing the coin to a high of $1.60 on Tuesday. Key Points $XRP spot volume has more than doubled in the past 24 hours, highlighting the heightened market activity involving the coin. Upbit dominated the volume heatmap in the past 24 hours, accounting for $449.4 million of the total volume. $XRP accounts…

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Global cryptocurrency markets witnessed a significant development this week as Ethereum active addresses surged by an astonishing 121%, signaling what analysts describe as a remarkable recovery in on-chain network activity and renewed investor confidence in the world’s second-largest blockchain ecosystem. Ethereum Active Addresses Experience Unprecedented Growth According to blockchain analytics firm Santiment, the number of active Ethereum addresses increased dramatically from approximately 380,000 to over 840,000 within just four days. This substantial growth represents one of the most rapid network activity recoveries observed in recent Ethereum history. Consequently, market participants and analysts immediately began examining the underlying causes and potential…

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The $9.6 Trillion “Debt Wall” of 2026 The United States is approaching a fiscal milestone that many analysts have dubbed the “Debt Wall.” In 2026, approximately $9.6 trillion in US government debt—representing over 25% of the total outstanding national debt—is set to mature. While headlines often frame this as a looming catastrophe, a deeper analysis suggests that the government’s reaction to this pressure could be the primary fuel for the next leg of the $Bitcoin bull market. Understanding the 2026 Debt Maturity Schedule Most of this maturing debt consists of short-term Treasury bills and notes issued during the emergency spending…

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Senate’s stalled crypto market structure bill is making progress behind-the-scenes, the chairman of the body’s Banking Committee said Tuesday. Senator Tim Scott, who heads the banking panel overseeing the market structure bill, said at the Digital Chamber’s DC Blockchain Summit that lawmakers may see a new draft of at least stablecoin language as soon as this week. Stablecoin yield has been the most publicly debated issue in the market structure bill, but lawmakers have remained engaged, Scott said. “I believe that this week we will have the first proposal in my hands to take a look…

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