Author: NBTC
The world is talking about the potential impact of Donald Trump’s presidency on Bitcoin’s growth, with various analysts sharing their perspectives on how his policies could drive the cryptocurrency market forward. One key analyst highlights that Trump’s administration could significantly boost Bitcoin’s price by pushing for the tokenization of traditional assets, such as stocks from major companies like Apple and Amazon. This could lead to a world where assets are traded digitally, making Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies even more integral to the financial system. The analyst believes this could unlock trillions of dollars in new digital assets, creating a massive…
The crypto market’s latest drawdown has seen demand shifting toward decentralized apps. The renewed interest in DeFi is boosting some of the hot lending protocols. DeFi is the next narrative heating up, as meme tokens and Pump.fun lost mindshare. Top DeFi protocols are seeing an inflow of fees in the past week, signaling increased usage. The DeFi space also got a boost from the recent end of the US Securities and Exchange Commission case against Uniswap, opening the door to further decentralized innovation. DeFi protocols post gains While some of the lending protocols saw outflows of value locked, other apps…
Shiba Inu (SHIB) has continued to witness a minimal burn rate as overall network health is checked. At writing time, data from Shibburn shows the burn rate as negative, specifically down by 88.65% over 24 hours. With less than a million SHIB sent to dead wallets, at this rate, it marks the lowest level the burn rate has dropped in weeks. SHIB burn, down to bounce Per the Shibburn data, precisely 606,465 SHIB were moved to dead wallets, taking them from circulation. Only one wallet, “0x56f…80b5,” featured in the burn, recorded about 12 hours from the time of writing. This…
On February 25, 2025, the crypto task force held meetings with representatives from Chia Network Inc. and Better Markets to discuss cryptocurrency regulation and strategies to combat fraud in the crypto space. Crypto Task Force Meets Industry Experts 🚨NEW: Looks like we’ve got some new entries in the @SECGov #crypto task force meeting log this week: Notably — perhaps the first crypto “critics” to meet with the task force so far — @BetterMarkets. The group’s Director of Securities Policy Benjamin Schiffrin was in… pic.twitter.com/ymzCzBicTp — Eleanor Terrett (@EleanorTerrett) February 25, 2025 During the meeting with Chia Network Inc., key participants…
Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePINs) leverage the blockchain to create interconnected hardware networks. Resource providers are rewarded in crypto for their contributions, while clients benefit from enhanced scalability, security, and reduced costs. A Messari State of DePIN report indicates that the number of DePIN projects has risen 12x from less than 100 in 2022 to 1,170 in 2024, while revenue has increased by 33x in 2024. The report also indicates that local governments are evaluating DePINs to tackle infrastructure challenges. These statistics highlight how quickly the sector is gaining traction and that it is worth watching. A separate Messari report…
The Crypto Market Fear and Greed Index currently reads 54, indicating a neutral sentiment among investors. This reflects an even balance between buyers and sellers as many traders take profits following Bitcoin’s recent rally. Over the last 24 hours, BTC faced rejection near the $100,000 level, with investors now focusing on the continuation of the bull run in 2025. As per CoinMarketCap data, the Fear and Greed Index has declined from 63 (Greed) on Thursday and a peak of 85 (Extreme Greed) last month. The yearly high for the Index stood at 92 on March 12. In the past day,…
Stacks, a prominent layer-2 solution designed to unlock the potential of Bitcoin for decentralized finance (DeFi), is gaining significant momentum. The platform announced today that a number of major institutions are adopting sBTC, a 1:1 Bitcoin-backed, decentralized programmable asset, as a key component of their Bitcoin strategies. Since its mainnet launch in December 2024, sBTC has attracted considerable interest from industry leaders. Early depositors participating in sBTC’s initial cap included well known firms like UTXO, SNZ, and Jump Crypto, signaling a strong belief in the project’s vision. The initial demand for sBTC was so high that a second cap raise…
Jupiter Airdrop Lead Mei has shared a detailed update addressing community concerns and challenges surrounding 2024’s airdrop. In a X post, the team member acknowledged the complexities of the current distribution, attributed a larger user base, increased transactions, and a more complex macro environment compared to last year. Jupiter Community Feedback on Airdrops Jupuary feedback review First of all, I wanted to say a big thank you to everyone for being a user, voter and for being so passionate about this Jupuary. The whole team is working their ass off to make this a meaningful drop for everyone, and we…
Jeremy Allaire, the co-founder and CEO of Circle, called for all issuers of US dollar-based stablecoins to be registered within the US. Allaire’s remarks highlight the increasing regulatory scrutiny around stablecoins. These financial instruments play a critical role in digital asset markets, bridging between crypto and traditional finance (TradFi). Stablecoins Take Center Stage in Crypto Regulation Allaire’s statement came amid the Circle Stablecoin Day frenzy in New York City (NYC). According to the Circle executive, it featured business and product leaders from different financial institutions. “It’s Circle Stablecoin Day in NYC,” Allaire highlighted on X in a Tuesday post. Based…
Zeus Network, a Solana-based popular multichain layer for dApp development, has announced its collaboration with Animoca Ventures, a well-known platform backing early-stage Web3, crypto, and blockchain firms. The partnership targets to drive Bitcoin ($BTC) liquidity within the Solana ecosystem. The platform took to its official X account to disclose this endeavor. “Animoca Ventures Powers Bitcoin Liquidity on Solana with Zeus Network”Thrilled to welcome @AnimocaVentures as the newest ZeusNode Guardian! As a leading investor in Web3 innovation, their support strengthens the Bitcoin-Solana cross-chain infrastructure.Together, we’re… pic.twitter.com/fqeNCBHK2c — Zeus Network 🟧⛈️🟣 (EPOCH 3) (@ZeusNetworkHQ) February 25, 2025 Zeus Network Partners with Animoca…