Author: NBTC
Brian Norton transitioned from a literature background to blockchain, leading MyEtherWallet as COO and prioritizing security and user education. Under Norton’s leadership, MyEtherWallet continues to innovate, making Ethereum wallet technology more accessible and secure for everyday users. Brian Norton, the current Chief Operations Officer (COO) at MyEtherWallet (MEW), comes from an unusual history. Brian studied literature before diving into the world of blockchain technologies. The University of Illinois Chicago awarded him a Bachelor of Arts in English with a focus in Creative Writing. He also kept on with his studies at Loyola University Chicago, learning English and philosophy. Who would…
Peter Brandt, who is considered a legend in the financial markets with over 50 years of experience, has issued a new outlook on the price of the leading cryptocurrency, Bitcoin (BTC). Needless to say, the last few days have been rough for BTC enthusiasts, as the price once again lost its six-figure valuation, and amid the worst stock market drop since September, crashed to as low as $94,500, losing over 6.5% in just three recent days. We are talking about one of the largest assets in the world, with a market capitalization of nearly $2 trillion. In his latest outlook,…
Deutsche Bank AG, a multinational investment bank based in Frankfurt, has described the explosive growth of the DeepSeek AI tech, which wiped out over $1 trillion in the global stock market, as China’s ‘Sputnik moment’. According to a report on Wednesday, the bank said 2025 is the year that China eats the world. Furthermore, global investors have since realized that China is out-competing the rest of the world. As a result, more investors have proliferated into undervalued Chinese tech companies in anticipation of catching the bull rally, which Deutsche Bank believes started in 2024. What’s in for the Crypto Market…
The Cardano Foundation has unveiled a Venture Hub to support ecosystem projects. Despite this positive news, internal rancor remains within the Cardano ecosystem. The Cardano Foundation (CF), an independent, Swiss-based not-for-profit organization, unveiled a new pilot program called Venture Hub. The CF said the pilot program will assist projects building on Cardano with personalized guidance, technical expertise, and curated support. Key Focus of Venture Hub As revealed in a blog post, Venture Hub aligns with CF’s mission to support Cardano’s adoption and operational resilience. Introduced by CF’s educational arm, Cardano Academy, the Venture Hub is designed to refine the Foundation’s…
SFT Protocol, a decentralized asset ownership protocol, is excited to announce its groundbreaking partnership with ZNS CONNECT, an on-chain identity verification network. This collaboration aims to reshape the future of on-chain identity and decentralized ownership. 🌟 New Partnership Alert 🌟We’re excited to team up with @ZNSConnect to push the boundaries of on-chain identity and decentralized ownership 🤝🏻🔥This collaboration will enhance security, accessibility, and interoperability across the SFT Protocol ecosystem. Big things are… pic.twitter.com/7ld5hSIFCs — SFT Protocol (@SFTProtocol) February 7, 2025 The alliance further strives to present the SFT Protocol ecosystem with improved security, accessibility, and interoperability. It paves the way…
Mastercard’s Raj Dhamodharan predicts that more central banks will shift away from retail CBDCs, focusing instead on wholesale digital currencies for financial institutions in 2025. Central banks are rethinking their approach to state-backed digital currencies, with Raj Dhamodharan, Mastercard‘s head of crypto & blockchain, noting that while many once considered issuing their own digital currencies to keep pace with the private sector, the focus is now shifting. In a Feb. 6 blog post, Dhamodharan forecasted that in the near future central banks will stop prioritizing digital currencies for the general public. “Today, more and more central banks have concluded that…
The VeBetterDAO Dashboard consolidates key tools, such as Pool2Earn actions, a snapshot countdown timer for governance voting, and liquidity management for the B3TR/VET pair. The dashboard allows users to convert B3TR tokens to VOT3 for voting, manage liquidity, and track and claim rewards from previous rounds. The VeBetterDAO Dashboard, said to improve governance and user involvement within the VeChain, has gone live. VeChain on X (previously Twitter) unveiled it as “your one-stop shop to participate in the VeBetter governance.” The firm also thanked the efforts of the Better Collection team toward developing this new platform. This is further evidence of…
AxLabs has launched the beta for GitMyABI, a new service aimed at improving smart contract development workflows. The tool benefits teams building on EVM-compatible blockchains like Neo X by integrating with Git repositories and automating ABI file management. Features and Functionality GitMyABI detects ABI files committed to connected Git repositories, allowing developers to share ABI access via URLs tied to branches, commits, tags, and releases. The platform’s automated approach is aimed at streamlining front-end and smart contract synchronization while reducing issues caused by outdated ABI files. The beta version supports any EVM-compatible blockchain and serves as an initial step toward…
Bitcoin is trading at $94,790 to $95,277 over the two hours with a market cap of $1.88 trillion, 24-hour volume of $67.64 billion, and a 24-hour intraday range between $94,511 and $98,202. Bitcoin Bitcoin‘s hourly chart indicates a recent steep decline from $102,017, with support forming near $94,500, suggesting a period of potential accumulation. Resistance is observed at $96,000, with short-term sellers likely reemerging near $97,500 and $98,000. Low trading volumes following the decline highlight indecision among market participants, making this a critical level for traders to monitor. BTC/USD 1H. On the four-hour chart, bitcoin has shown signs of consolidation…
Strategy (MSTR), the company formerly known as MicroStrategy, is an appealing investment for equity investors looking for levered bitcoin (BTC) exposure, investment bank KBW said in a research report Thursday. KBW assumed coverage of Strategy with an outperform rating and a $560 price target. The shares were 1% higher at around $329 in early trading. Once Strategy, the company co-founded by Michael Saylor, adopts the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) updated accounting treatment for bitcoin holdings in the first quarter of this year, it will shift from an “outdated measurement approach to fair value accounting, with unrealized gains/losses flowing to…