Author: NBTC

Bitcoin’s tremendous growth in 2024, driven by important catalysts such as the approval of ETFs, FED policies, and Donald Trump’s election victory, has paved the way for a very important year in 2025. Although BTC has surpassed $100,000, its momentum has slowed as investors evaluate the next phase of its development. On Yahoo Finance’s Market Domination, host Julie Hyman, markets reporter Josh Schafer, and Interactive Brokers’ chief strategist Steve Sosnick examine the trends shaping Bitcoin’s path, with insights from Asymmetric founder and CEO Joe McCann. Bitcoin has benefited from a trio of catalysts in 2024: regulatory developments regarding ETFs, the…

The Abu Dhabi-based branch of Brevan Howard Digital, the crypto arm of the global investment management firm, has deployed $20 million on Kinto, a blockchain platform designed for institutional participation in decentralized finance (DeFi). The deposit makes Brevan Howard Digital one of the first traditional financial firms to tap into Kinto’s on-chain mining program, the protocol said. Kinto operates as an Ethereum layer-2 network with built-in compliance mechanisms, including Know-Your-Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) protocols, facilitating financial institutions that face strict regulatory requirements to participate in decentralized finance. It also offers a smart contract wallet with default insurance and…

Ethereum News: Can ETH Price Surge Past $3K Next? 1- NYSE Proposes Rule Change for Grayscale’s Spot Ether ETF Staking The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has filed a proposal with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to allow Ethereum staking in Grayscale’s upcoming Spot Ether ETF. This move could significantly impact Ethereum’s market dynamics by enabling the ETF to participate in Ethereum’s proof-of-stake network, potentially generating staking rewards for investors. The proposal outlines the operational mechanics of the staking process, emphasizing that rewards would be accrued but not directly distributed as dividends. Instead, these rewards would be…

14 February 2025 – Tether, the largest company in the digital asset industry, announced that it has acquired a minority stake in Juventus Football Club S.p.A. (“Juve”), one of the most successful and iconic football clubs in the world. This investment marks a significant milestone for Tether. Following the unveiling of its long-term strategic vision, which spans from leading the digital asset industry with USDt, the most used stablecoin in the world with a market capitalization of more than 140 billion USD and more than 400 million users across emerging markets, to acquiring and developing leading companies in the Artificial…

Two notable digital asset firms have ranked XRP, the native token of the XRP Ledger, alongside a few other high-caliber cryptocurrencies as a store of value. XRP. the third-largest cryptocurrency by market cap appeared on an exclusive list of assets classified as a store of value. For context, an asset boasts a store of value if it keeps its intrinsic value or purchasing power over a long period of time. Grayscale Brands XRP a Store of Value In a Monday tweet, Grayscale, the leading digital asset manager, mentioned three assets in its crypto sector that serve as a means of…

As digital asset regulation gains prominence, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) are exploring ways to enhance their crypto regulatory cooperation through a joint advisory committee. US SEC-CFTC Joint Advisory Committee and Crypto Regulations Both the agencies are thus, considering restarting the SEC-CFTC Joint Advisory Committee, which has been inactive since 2014. The committee was originally established in 2010 to provide a platform for the agencies to discuss emerging regulatory issues. According to Fox News journalist, Eleanor Terrett, last year the CFTC Acting Chairman Pham had called for the committee’s restructuring, believing…

The idea of the United States government investing in Bitcoin has been gaining traction after two proposals were unveiled at the Bitcoin 2024 Conference in Nashville, sparking debate. Both plans, introduced in July, suggest that Bitcoin could complement or even rival gold as a major asset in the U.S. Treasury’s reserves. Former President Donald Trump and Senator Cynthia Lummis have offered differing views on Bitcoin’s role in America’s financial future. Trump is proposing that the US stop selling the Bitcoin it already has. The government currently holds about 198,000 BTC worth about $19 billion, seized from criminal activity and often…

Euler Finance, a decentralized finance platform on the Ethereum blockchain, is now live on Sonic, formerly known as Fantom. Sonic Labs announced the integration on Feb. 17, stating that the launch will further enhance DeFi growth within the Sonic ecosystem. Euler Labs’ expansion aims to bring advanced lending capabilities to the Sonic blockchain network. This integration comes just days after DeFi protocol Frax Finance went live on Sonic, offering new opportunities for users. Sonic’s price has surged amid these developments, reaching highs of $0.60 with more than 38% gains over the past seven days at the time of writing. You…

Vitalik Buterin, a co-founder of Ethereum, has laid out a long-term plan for the decentralization and scalability of Ethereum. Buterin put forth a solution based on Ethereum Improvement Proposal (EIP) 3668 in response to worries regarding the growing complexity of operating light clients in an ecosystem that is rollup-centric. The efficiency and decentralization of Layer-2 (L2) networks’ state proof verification could be revolutionized by this method. As Ethereum scales horizontally through rollups, the Ethereum community raised the question of how wallets and apps will manage numerous light clients. Without depending on centralized third parties, developers are struggling with how to…

Pump.fun has launched its mobile applications for iOS and Android devices. Pump.fun is one of the leading platforms for creating and trading memecoins on the Solana (SOL) blockchain. Its apps enable users to create tokens for free, buy and sell tokens rapidly, create watchlists, manage portfolios, and more. The mobile applications aim to provide a seamless and user-friendly experience for both novice and experienced traders. By leveraging Solana’s speed and low transaction costs, Pump.fun ensures that all created tokens are safe to trade through a secure and battle-tested token-launching system. introducing the PUMP FUN MOBILE APPthe BEST way to trade…