Author: NBTC

NBTC is the editorial account for NBTC News, covering Bitcoin, Ethereum, DeFi, blockchain infrastructure, exchanges, mining, regulation and digital asset markets. The editorial team focuses on clear sourcing, timely updates and practical context for crypto readers.

Ethereum price failed to stay above $3,250 and extended losses. ETH is down over 5% and might struggle to recover above $3,250 in the near term. Ethereum started a fresh decline after it failed to stay above $3,200. The price is trading below $3,200 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $3,160 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to move down if it settles below the $3,000 zone. Ethereum Price Dips Further Ethereum price failed to continue higher above $3,350 and started…

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BlackRock will debut a GENIUS Act-compliant money market fund for stablecoin reserve custody, providing regulatory-grade solutions to top crypto issuers. The launch marks an institutional shift toward compliance-focused crypto infrastructure. The initiative arrives as a new US law transforms stablecoin regulations. Major industry players may benefit from improved, transparent custody as compliance rises in importance for digital asset regulation. Regulation Drives Crypto-Market Change According to a CNBC report, BlackRock, one of the world’s largest asset managers, is launching a GENIUS Act-compliant money market fund to handle stablecoin reserves. The launch is planned for Thursday. This effort will streamline how stablecoin…

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BNB increased its monthly market cap by 6.2% to stand out as the only large-cap to finish in the green during the first red October since 2018. The total crypto market cap fell 6.1% during a volatile October, which also saw BTC’s market cap drop 4%, ADA’s value decrease by 24%, and SOL shed 12.7%. Binance Research has released a report discussing the monthly developments in the crypto market in October. The report stated that October was a volatile month across crypto markets, with major assets experiencing sharp corrections or selective resilience. It also implied that the downturn in “Red…

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Institutional crypto staking firm Figment has acquired Rated Labs, a staking and validator analytics platform. The Rated brand and website will stay unchanged, but the Rated team and technology will join Figment. The deal marks Figment’s first acquisition. Figment and Rated declined to disclose the deal terms. Figment runs a staking platform aimed at institutional customers. It operates validators on a number of blockchains including Ethereum and Solana and accounts for over $15 billion worth of staked crypto. It also offers staking-related products like white label validators and staking APIs that clients can embed into their platforms. Rated offers public…

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Alchemy Pay, the fiat-to-crypto payments gateway, announced on Wednesday that it has entered a partnership with XDB CHAIN to give eligible users in the United States and customers in jurisdictions worldwide, where permitted, direct fiat access into the XDB CHAIN ecosystem. The tie-up allows people to buy XDB and other XDB-native tokens using U.S. dollars and a wide range of local fiat currencies, with payment options that include Visa and Mastercard, popular mobile wallets and domestic bank transfers. According to the companies, the integration makes XDB available through Alchemy Pay’s existing on-ramp infrastructure and extends that reach to 173 countries,…

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BNB Hack Buenos Aires has been started. The hype is boiling in the capital city with constructors worldwide in Latin America coming together to develop Web3 tools and projects. In partnership with YZ iLabs, BNB Chain hosted the first installment of its Local Hack Series in an event in a WeWorks office at the city center. The project aims at democratizing Web3 development and fostering local innovation. The hackathon attracts Web3 developers, blockchain fans, and startups. They want to deliver working prototypes and address real world issues with decentralized technology. These builders will contend and team within the following two…

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The heat is rising on digital asset treasuries in the Far East. Japan Exchange Group (JPX), which operates the Tokyo Stock Exchange, is considering measures to curb the growth of listed companies that hoard digital tokens as treasury assets, according to Bloomberg. The bourse is exploring actions such as stricter enforcement of backdoor listing rules and fresh audits for firms tilting to crypto in a bid to protect investor interest. Since September. JPX has already pushed back against three Japanese companies planning to evolve as digital asset treasuries, warning of fundraising restrictions if they pursue crypto accumulation as a core…

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Biomedical and scientific companies are turning to blockchain technology and crypto treasury strategies to fund research, overhauling traditional capital formation and research funding structures that can delay life-saving cures by decades. Portage Biotech, a biomedical technology company, pivoted to become a Toncoin (TON) treasury company in September, earning operating revenues from staking to secure the network and investing in Telegram ecosystem projects, including games and mini-apps. The company will funnel some of the revenue generated from the operating business and the capital appreciation of TON to fund cancer research, AlphaTON CEO Brittany Kaiser told Cointelegraph. Differences between traditional scientific research…

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The stablecoin market has continued its rapid ascent, with overall capitalization hitting an all-time high above $314 billion as growth in Tether’s USDT and Circle’s (CRCL) USDC led the way, according to broker Canaccord Genuity. With the GENIUS Act in effect, compliant stablecoins such as USDC are now treated on par with cash by the U.S. government, a move Canaccord believes is fueling both momentum and confidence in the sector. This regulatory clarity strengthens the medium-term case for stablecoins to become the “money layer” of the internet, analysts led by Joseph Vafi said in the report on Wednesday. Stablecoins are…

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US-based crypto exchange Coinbase has announced that it will be listing a new asset. Coinbase Launches Nomina (NOM) Spot Trading The exchange announced that spot trading support for Nomina (NOM) will begin on November 13, 2025. According to the announcement, the NOM/USD trading pair will be open for trading starting at 09:00 after sufficient liquidity is provided. Nomina stands out as a unified trading platform for perpetual futures decentralized exchanges (DEX). The platform allows users to implement pre-designed, advanced trading strategies from a single terminal. This provides professional traders with tools that optimize liquidity and facilitate strategic trade management. Coinbase…

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