Author: NBTC

Bitcoin mining at one point was a hobby. Citizens drove mini machines in their houses, saw their computers working all night, and gradually were earning coins. That phase is long gone. Bitcoin mining has become a very competitive process where efficiency is the key to success and scale the scale is the key to survival. To the majority of users nowadays, the question is not how to comprehend Bitcoin what matters is how to be able to engage in mining in a realistic manner. The reason that traditional bitcoin mining is not basic anymore Bitcoin mining continues to take the…

The Canton Foundation has formalized its relationship with Fireblocks as a “Super Validator” (SV) for the Canton Network. This official partnership represents a significant advancement in the integration of enterprise custody solutions and privacy-enabled settlements that meet regulatory requirements onto the blockchain (CIP-0072, Weight 5). With the global financial industry increasingly moving towards decentralized infrastructures, this new collaboration provides further evidence that the blockchain ecosystem is developing into one that can sustain the increasing demands of the global financial system. Strengthening Network Security and Governance Fireblocks has been identified to act as a Super Validator designed to provide the foundation…

Fresh data from market analyst Artemis today reported interesting developments within the BTCFi sector, with multiple protocols showing divergent market performance. The data disclosed that Starknet currently leads in net BTCFi inflows, strengthening its position in the sector, while several major on-chain platforms, such as $BNB Chain, and many others experienced huge capital outflows. The BTCFi sector, also popularly known as the Bitcoin DeFi landscape, involves protocols and applications that offer DeFi services like lending, staking, trading, and yield generation on the Bitcoin blockchain, without involvement of intermediaries. With recent tech developments like the Taproot upgrade in 2021, Bitcoin on…

The Ethereum price breakout from the ongoing consolidation range between $2142 and $1,920 may decide on its near-term trajectory. Ethereum staking participation has climbed to a new record level, approaching 31% of total supply. The downsloping exponential moving averages (20, 50, 100, and 200) act as dynamic resistance against $ETH’s recovery attempt. $ETH, the native cryptocurrency of smart contract giant, Ethereum, slips 5.43% on Friday to trade at $1,918. In lockstep with Bitcoin, Ethereum price plunged following the release of U.S. Producer Price Index (PPI) which rose 0.5% in January. Despite Ether’s sluggish price action, the network continues to see…

For many, the passage of the GENIUS Act closed the doors on the creation of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). Stablecoins, though digital, were marketed as a private form of currency, in contrast to a government-issued digital dollar. Aaron Day, a fellow at the Brownstone Institute and a staunch critic of the crypto industry, argued that the GENIUS Act facilitates increased government surveillance despite this ban. Surveillance Concerns Under the GENIUS Act The GENIUS Act explicitly prevents the Federal Reserve from issuing a CBDC directly to individuals or through a third party. Its goal was to block the creation…

Amid ongoing backlash over its role in October 10’s liquidations and a bizarre chart of transactions from Saturday, critics of Binance are questioning founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) over his repeated claims that he’s not an active crypto trader. Sharing reminders about CZ’s ownership of market-makers Merit Peak Limited and Sigma Chain (which have both traded on Binance) critics decried a tether ($USDT)-denominated ether ($ETH) chart from Binance’s exchange on Saturday, alleging that CZ somehow was involved. Binance intraday $ETH/$USDT chart, 5 second periodicity, Feb. 7, 2026. Source: TradingView, Binance However, one of the most repeated assurances from CZ is that…

Atlasbrary, a purpose-built blockchain for artificial intelligence (AI) verifiable finance, has disclosed its strategic collaboration with Flux, a decentralized Web3 cloud infrastructure provider. The hidden purpose of this partnership is to make Web3 more open, scalable, and intelligent for users to perform numerous advanced functions. 🚀 Atlasbrary × @FLUX_OfficiaWe’re proud to partner with Flux, a leader in decentralized cloud infrastructure.By combining Atlasbrary’s knowledge network with Flux’s decentralized compute ecosystem, we move closer to a more open, scalable, and intelligent Web3 future. pic.twitter.com/xkH0UtNAIt — Atlasbrary (@atlasbrary_ai) March 3, 2026 Atllasbrary plays a vital role in the most important part of transactions,…

Ethereum has entered a new phase of economic scarcity as its decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem continues to accelerate the rate at which tokens are permanently removed from circulation. According to a detailed market update published on March 1, 2026, by Phoenix Group, the network has been able to burn a total of 2,020 $ETH in the past 30 days. TOP #ETHEREUM BURNER #DEFI PROJECTS IN THE LAST MONTH#Metamask #Aave $AAVE #Uniswap $UNI #1INCH #Gnosis $GNO #KyberSwap $ARB #Pendle $LINK $XEN pic.twitter.com/eO5iifg27e — PHOENIX – Crypto News & Analytics (@pnxgrp) March 1, 2026 This massive reduction in supply by approximately 4…

The Telegram Ban Philippines debate shook Asia’s digital economy this week. Regulators signaled strong action against platforms linked to scams. Many feared authorities would shut down Telegram completely. That move would have disrupted millions of Filipino users overnight. Yet the government stopped short of a full prohibition. Officials weighed enforcement risks against public backlash. Businesses, creators, and crypto communities rely heavily on Telegram. The platform has become essential for communication and digital commerce. At the same time, another financial shift grabbed attention. Traders began experimenting with a Yen Carry Trade Token. This tokenized strategy mirrors traditional currency trades. It now…

CME Group, one of the world’s largest derivatives exchanges, has announced the official launch of futures contracts for Cardano (ADA), Chainlink (LINK), and Stellar (XLM) altcoins. The statement indicated that both standard and micro contracts for the three cryptocurrencies in question have been made available to investors. Cardano contracts also offer Basis Trade at Index Close (BTIC) via the CME CF New York Variant. This feature is particularly important for institutional investors who want to execute base trades based on the closing price. CME Group also announced that it achieved record trading volume in crypto derivatives in 2025. According to…