Author: NBTC

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse responded to a claim from Fox Business panelist and journalist Charles Gasparino that the US Securities and Exchange Commission believes XRP passes the “Ethereum decentralized test.” Garlinghouse said: “There is no Ethereum decentralization test at the SEC. This is fiction.” Gasparino had quoted Garlinghouse’s video announcing the end of the SEC vs XRP legal battle on Wednesday. The SEC filed a lawsuit against Ripple Labs in December 2020, alleging the company violated US securities laws by selling $1.3 billion worth of XRP. Obviously the question remains about the other part of the case but it’s clear…

This is a segment from The Drop newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. Immutable — the gaming-focused crypto company with titles like Gods Unchained and Guild of Guardians — is learning from its years in crypto. The firm now oversees 500 games from different developers. Simply put, that’s a lot of shots on goal. I sat down with Justin Hulog, Immutable’s chief studio officer, to get the latest on its ecosystem. Hulog previously worked at Riot Games. He admits Immutable’s massive roster makes it harder to give each game a lot of attention — and even more games are coming.…

A comprehensive report from Global Ledger claims that Garantex’s founders created a new exchange, Grinex, just a week after the previous exchange was shut down by US and EU authorities. The new platform, Grinex, has already processed $36 million in incoming transactions. Global Ledger shared this report exclusively with BeInCrypto. Is Garantex Back Under a New Name? Garantex, a Russian crypto exchange, was shut down last week, but apparently, it isn’t out. Earlier this month, Tether froze some of its wallets containing USDT worth $28 million, and the US Department of Justice seized its domains, as its co-founder was arrested.…

As of today, Ethereum price is trading at approximately $1,900, reflecting a slight increase over the past 24 hours. With the highly anticipated FOMC meeting happening in 2 days, Ethereum’s price could experience significant volatility. Will the Federal Reserve’s decision push ETH below $1,000, or will it sustain current levels? Here’s an Ethereum price prediction on what to expect. Ethereum Price Prediction Ahead of the FOMC Meeting 1- Current Ethereum Price Trends Ethereum’s network activity has been on a decline, with daily active addresses and new wallet creations hitting yearly lows. This decrease in on-chain engagement has led to reduced…

Crypto derivatives exchange Bitnomial has officially launched its XRP futures contract following the latest developments in the Ripple case. On March 19, 2025, Ripple chief executive officer Brad Garlinghouse announced that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission had dropped its appeal in the regulator’s case against Ripple. Shortly after, Bitnomial said it was dropping it’s own case against SEC. More than that, the crypto derivatives exchange revealed the launch of its XRP(XRP) futures contract, the product that informed the lawsuit against the then Gary Gensler led SEC. With the SEC now under new leadership and a pro-crypto stance under President…

The Ethereum Foundation (EF) is reportedly engaging with community feedback and exploring changes to its operations, according to Dragonfly managing partner Haseeb Qureshi. After meeting with EF members at ETH San Francisco, Qureshi noted a sense of urgency within the organization and an awareness that the landscape has shifted since 2020. He suggested that EF leaders are actively considering how to replicate successful initiatives like Solana’s Superteam, shifting focus from research-driven efforts to fostering project development and investment. Qureshi added: “Ethereum leadership have been getting a lot of criticism, and it’s important that you all know this — it’s working.…

The last 24 hours have seen the combined crypto market liquidation topping $200 million from over 92,000 traders. Dogecoin (DOGE) emerged as the most impacted meme coin, with total liquidations amounting to $12.02 million, per CoinGlass data. Traders go short on Dogecoin As revealed by CoinGlass data, the bulk of the liquidations comes from short positions from a total of 43,231,268 DOGE in just 24 hours. While short liquidations saw over 28 million DOGE removed, long liquidations came in at approximately 14 million DOGE. With short liquidations exceeding long liquidations by almost twice, there is an imbalance in DOGE futures…

Bitcoin has been trading sideways in a tight consolidation range, staying below key supply levels while holding strong above crucial demand zones. This phase of indecision has divided market sentiment, with many leaning toward a bullish trend that could result in an aggressive move in the coming days. While uncertainty lingers, analysts are optimistic that Bitcoin is preparing for its next significant price action. Renowned analyst Jelle shared a technical analysis on X, revealing that Bitcoin is still building a 4-hour rounding bottom, a bullish pattern that often precedes a breakout. Jelle highlighted that a new higher high was set…

Recent Data identified a crucial support level for Ethereum (ETH) just below $1,900. Approximately 3.56 million ETH was acquired between the price range of $1,843 and $1,900. This accumulation suggests that a large number of investors have positioned themselves within this zone, indicating significant buy-side interest that could act as a safety net against further price declines. On-chain data indicates a significant support zone for ETH just under $1,900, where around 3.56 million ETH was acquired between $1,843 and $1,900. This accumulation suggests robust support, but if ETH slips below this range, the risk of capitulation grows, as demand appears……

Cardano price rose to a ten-day high as most altcoins rebounded, and after Charles Hoskinson unveiled a partnership with Globant. Cardano (ADA) rose to $0.80 on Saturday, up by about 55% from its lowest level this month. At last check, its market cap is around $28.5 billion with a fully diluted valuation of $35.7 billion. Cardano partners with Globant Cardano’s rise also happened after founder Charles Hoskinson confirmed that they had reached a deal with Globant, a publicly traded company with a market cap of almost $10 billion. Hoskinson said that the deal will see the company use Cardano’s blockchain…