Author: NBTC

Solana gave a strong performance when Monad was launched. The volumes of trading of $MON in Solana were to major centralized exchanges, according to shaddwfax of Sunrise DeFi contributor. As a matter of fact, had Solana been a centralized exchange that day, it would have been the fifth largest in the globe. It would only have been ahead of giants such as Upbit, Coinbase, Bybit, and Bithumb. “If Solana were a centralized exchange on $MON’s launch day, it would have ranked as the 5th largest venue globally.”– @shadddowfax, @Sunrise_DeFi pic.twitter.com/GGRMvZIcqj — Solana (@solana) February 11, 2026 Solana Delivers Exchange-Level Performance…

Neo SPCC has published a coordinated wave of NeoFS releases, led by NeoFS Node v0.51.0, which delivers protocol-level changes including mutable NEP-11 containers, synchronous container operations, and the introduction of session token v2. The accompanying NeoFS SDK Go v1.0.0-rc.17 provides the underlying library support for these features, while XK6-NeoFS v0.2.1 brings stability fixes and dependency upgrades to the load testing extension. A TestNet upgrade has ready been completed, with MainNet expected to follow in the coming days. NeoFS Node v0.51.0 The NeoFS Node v0.51.0 release delivers a number of important protocol changes. Containers are now represented as mutable NEP-11 tokens…

Ethereum price started a recovery wave above $2,000. $ETH is now consolidating and eyeing an upside break above the $2,120 resistance. Ethereum managed to stay above $1,880 and recovered some losses. The price is trading below $2,120 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a major bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2,110 on the hourly chart of $ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a fresh decline if it stays below the $2,200 zone. Ethereum Price Faces Resistance Ethereum price managed to form a base above $1,880 and started a recovery wave, like Bitcoin. $ETH…

The Chinese oil stocks drastically dropped when it was established that U.S. troops arrested Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on January 3, 2026, in a military operation. The investors responded promptly, pricing in any disruption to the oil supply of China by Venezuela, which is one of its major overseas suppliers of energy. Chinese key oil corporations such as PetroChina, Sinopec, and CNOC-related entities made losses of between 2 to 4 percent in intraday trade. Any interruption poses a threat to the efficiency of operations and increases the risks of moving to more expensive alternative suppliers. Such arrangements guarantee stable repayment…

A massive transfer of 116 million $XRP from Kraken to Binance has sparked intense market speculation, as the $165 million transaction moves across major exchange rails. While such high-volume shifts often trigger “whale” warnings, a closer look at current order book depth and OTC patterns suggests this is a strategic play in liquidity rebalancing rather than a precursor to a retail sell-off. Kraken Subwallet to Binance Subwallet https://t.co/XlUGTlUgCd?from=article-links — $XRP_Liquidity (ETF 1Y 39.8B = Max 54.4B) (@XRPwallets) February 11, 2026 The transfer in focus was 116,661,476 $XRP, valued at $165,955,281 at the time of the alert. Whale Alert labeled it…

Stripe has launched a new payment system designed for artificial intelligence agents, allowing them to pay for digital services automatically using cryptocurrency. Summary Stripe launched x402 payments to enable AI agents to make automated $USDC transactions on Base. The system supports fast, low-cost micropayments for APIs, data, and compute services. The move shows the growing convergence between AI, fintech, and blockchain infrastructure. Stripe product manager Jeff Weinstein revealed the feature on Feb. 11 and it is currently in preview. The update adds support for Base, an Ethereum-based blockchain network, for the x402 payment protocol. Through this system, AI agents can…

Tom Lee’s Bitmine has moved closer to its goal of acquiring 5% of the total supply with its latest 20K $ETH purchase. But a bearish flag pattern confirmed on the weekly $ETH/USDT chart suggests a potential price correction for Ethereum may be imminent. Summary Tom Lee’s Bitmine has acquired 20,000 $ETH for $41.98 million. Market demand generated from spot Ethereum ETFs remains weak. A bearish head and shoulders pattern was confirmed on the weekly chart. Bitmine, the tech-focused infrastructure company run by renowned market strategist Tom Lee, had acquired another 20,000 $ETH worth $41.98 million over the weekend. The move…

Financial educator Robert Kiyosaki is making new headlines again with his latest advice. Warning to stop hoarding cash and focus on assets like gold, silver, Bitcoin and Ethereum. The message comes amid all the growing global concerns about inflation, interest rate pressures and the loss of traditional savings. Kiyosaki’s Warning Against Cash Kiyosaki, best known for his Rich Dad Poor Dad series, has warned again and again that holding cash in today’s economy can be a big risk. With central banks around the world printing money and inflation getting into purchasing power, Kiyosaki argues that money sitting in a bank…

The European Commission has presented its 20th round of sanctions against Russia, which will target cryptocurrency platforms and digital assets. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the new restrictions on February 6, 2026. The measures extend beyond traditional sectors such as energy and trade to include the digital economy. What Will Be Banned in the Crypto Sector? The new package is directed against crypto platforms, traders, and companies that, according to European regulators, are helping Russia circumvent existing sanctions. The aim is to close loopholes in digital payments and restrict cryptocurrency-based financing. While the exact wording of the…

Danish lender Danske Bank is offering its customers the opportunity to invest in Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded products, but is refusing to recommend cryptocurrencies as an asset class. According to a press release, users of its Danske eBanking and Danske Mobile Banking services will be able to gain exposure to Bitcoin and Ethereum via corresponding ETPs, without having to hold the cryptocurrencies themselves. The bank, Denmark’s largest, says that it’s rolling out these options in response to growing customer demand, and that it’s targeting customers who use its trading platform without receiving advice on investments. “As cryptocurrencies have become a…