Author: NBTC

Ethiopia is turning its surplus hydropower into a concrete source of revenue through Bitcoin mining. The country generates more electricity than its grid can handle. This is especially true for the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam. Instead of letting up to 11 percent of that capacity sit idle, Ethiopian Electric Power is selling this excess energy to Bitcoin miners. The price is roughly three to four cents per kilowatt-hour. Over the past ten months, this approach has brought in around fifty-five million dollars in foreign currency. Clearly, monetizing stranded power is doing more than just filling government coffers. Bitcoin Mining Revenue…

Joe Mahavuthivanij—the co-founder and CEO of Twerk From Home, or TFH—wants to be the Dana White of twerking by legitimizing and growing the sport of exotic dancing.  The organization’s first tournament bounces into action on Saturday, as a group of dancers thrust themselves towards the final with a $10,000 grand prize. The TFH event will feature dancers from across the world, battling it out in head-to-head twerk-offs via their webcams—hence the “from home” branding. Meanwhile, viewers will vote with their wallets by purchasing “gifts” for the best dancer. Every cent of those gifts will go straight to the dancer, Mahavuthivanij…

With bitcoin BTC$111,933.36 stuck just above $110,000 and ether (ETH) consolidating after hitting fresh records, Solana SOL$209.89 has emerged as a standout performer in the crypto market recently. The token traded around $211 on Monday, up 33% from early August lows, making it one of the best performers in the CoinDesk 20 Index in the past month. Against bitcoin, SOL has gained 34% over the past month, and it has strengthened 14% versus ETH since mid-August. The rally reflects a broader rotation into altcoins, analysts said. “The season of profit redistribution among holders of cryptocurrencies continues,” Sergei Gorev, head of…

The world of finance is constantly evolving, and a recent announcement from MyStonks highlights this dynamic shift. This decentralized tokenized stock platform has made waves by reporting an astounding 24-hour trading volume exceeding $200 million. This significant milestone underscores the growing adoption and potential of tokenized real-world assets, particularly U.S. stocks, in the digital realm. What is MyStonks and Why is its Volume Soaring? MyStonks is not just another trading platform; it’s a decentralized hub specifically designed for trading tokenized U.S. stocks. On August 27th, the platform officially announced its impressive achievement, showcasing robust activity. With approximately 37,000 active users,…

Cryptocurrency analysis firm Arkham Intelligence has released its latest ranking of the world’s largest cryptocurrency holders. Accordingly, Arkham’s list includes the world’s largest exchanges, institutions, major protocols, companies and early adopters of cryptocurrencies. According to Arkham’s data, these whales control a total of approximately $1.6 trillion in cryptocurrencies. Binance, Coinbase, and Satoshi Nakamoto led the list, with Binance topping the list with over $209 billion in cryptocurrency assets. Following closely behind Binance is Coinbase, the largest crypto exchange in the US with over $155 billion in crypto assets. Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin, came in third with over…

Cryptocurrencies are becoming a core part of the economy in Venezuela as citizens turn to digital assets to shield themselves from a collapsing currency and tighter government controls. From small family stores to large retail chains, shops across the country now accept crypto through platforms such as Binance and Airtm. Some businesses even use stablecoins to pay employees, while universities have begun offering courses dedicated to digital assets. “There’s lots of places accepting it now,” shopper Victor Sousa, who paid for phone accessories with USDt (USDT), told the Financial Times. “The plan is to one day have my savings in…

Kommunitas, a decentralized community-driven launchpad empowering blockchain projects worldwide, has announced its strategic partnership with ByBarter. This collaboration aims to launch IKO (Initial KOMmunity Offering), introducing the next wave of crypto adoption. Through this alliance, both platforms are set to highlight their shared visions of making crypto more accessible, engaging, and practical for daily use. Hi $KOMmunity!We’re partnering with @Bybarterio for their upcoming IKO on Kommunitas 🚀ByBarter is redefining crypto with an On/Off Ramp for wallet funding, MarketVerse for engagement, Cross-Border Payments and a Self-Custodial Bank for full control.Details:… pic.twitter.com/N1e0ESAzCV — Kommunitas Official (@kommunitasnet) September 11, 2025 ByBarter Paves the…

In the dynamic world of decentralized finance (DeFi), innovation often stems from community-driven initiatives. A significant development is currently unfolding with WorldLibertyFinancial (WLFI), which has put forward a groundbreaking governance proposal. This initiative aims to utilize 100% of its protocol-owned liquidity (POL) fees for a dedicated WLFI token buyback and permanent burn mechanism. This move could profoundly reshape the token’s economic landscape. Understanding WLFI’s Bold Buyback Proposal The core of this proposal is straightforward yet powerful: all fees generated from WLFI’s protocol-owned liquidity will be reinvested directly into the WLFI ecosystem. Specifically, these funds will be used to purchase WLFI…

The GENIUS Act is expected to drive global stablecoin use to new heights. With an already established market dominance position, Ethereum stands to benefit disproportionately from this transition. In a conversation with BeInCrypto, Sanjay Shah, a researcher at venture capital firm Electric Capital, stressed that the Ethereum blockchain has unique architectural advantages that will reinforce the network’s role as the foundational layer for the incoming stablecoin economy. Ethereum’s Market Dominance When US President Donald Trump signed the GENIUS Act into law last month, it triggered a significant price rally across the cryptocurrency market. However, Ethereum’s performance was unmatched. It experienced…

The decline in Bitcoin, Ethereum and altcoins also affected US spot ETFs, which had experienced several consecutive days of increases. However, as investors see declines as opportunities, outflows in ETFs are giving way to inflows. At this point, US spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs recorded net inflows on August 26. According to Farside Investors data, spot BTC ETFs have seen inflows for the second consecutive day. According to the data, a total of $88.1 million in inflows into spot Bitcoin ETFs were recorded. The largest inflow was from BlackRock’s IBIT fund with $45.3 million in total inflows, followed by Fidelity’s…