Author: NBTC
In early 2025, the cryptocurrency landscape witnessed significant developments, notably the launch of ARKA on the Solana blockchain and the introduction of official tokens by prominent figures. These events have not only bolstered Solana’s position in the crypto ecosystem but also sparked discussions about its future trajectory. ARKA: Revolutionizing Prediction Markets on Solana ARKA, a prediction market platform, debuted on the Solana network in January 2025. This platform enables users to trade based on their forecasts of real-world events, ranging from sports and entertainment to finance and global news. By leveraging Solana’s high-speed and low-cost infrastructure, ARKA offers a seamless…
Hong Kong Asia Holdings Limited has officially entered the BTC market after completing its first Bitcoin asset allocation, signaling a strategic shift following its acquisition by UTXO Management. In a filing with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, the company said it used its internal resources to purchase one unit of Bitcoin from the open market for approximately $96,150 (HK$750,000). The move marks the start of the company’s Bitcoin-focused investment strategy. UTXO Management, a subsidiary of BTC Inc., the parent company of Bitcoin Magazine, previously led a successful Bitcoin strategy at Japanese-listed firm Metaplanet, which became one of the best-performing stocks…
Crypto miners can now leverage Bitcoin-backed loans through M2’s partnership with NiceHash. Abu Dhabi-based cryptocurrency exchange M2 has partnered with NiceHash, a cryptocurrency mining services provider, to introduce flexible lending solutions for miners. According to a press release shared with crypto.news on Tuesday, the initiative aims to help miners access liquidity without selling their Bitcoin (BTC) holdings. Through this collaboration, M2 plans to offer loans in Tether’s (USDT) stablecoin to crypto miners using BTC as collateral. The companies suggest that these loans could help miners scale operations, cover expenses, and manage cash flow more effectively. “At M2, we understand the…
VitaminAi, a platform for AI-driven innovation, has announced its groundbreaking partnership with PathPulse.ai, a platform delivering real-time road insights leveraging AI. The collaboration aims to take a remarkable step forward to create smarter and more efficient urban mobility solutions backed by artificial intelligence (AI). 🚀 VitaminAi x https://t.co/NsBsC8AZtB (@pathpulse_ai) – Powering the Future with AIWe’re thrilled to announce our partnership with https://t.co/NsBsC8AZtB (https://t.co/RD8Bo8rL6M), a revolutionary platform transforming urban mobility with AI-driven real-time road insights!… pic.twitter.com/v8wLZwgwOj — VitaminAi | AI Agents MarketPlace (@Vitaminiai) March 16, 2025 Cities around the world face traffic congestion, infrastructure challenges, and road safety. Therefore, the partnership…
This week, two critical data closely followed by Bitcoin (BTC) and cryptocurrency investors, PPI and CPI data, were announced. Following these data, all eyes turned to the FED interest rate decision to be announced on Wednesday, and the expectation of an interest rate cut increased following the CPI data that came in below expectations. However, economists are not very hopeful about the Fed’s first half. Economists surveyed by Bloomberg News predicted that the Fed would cut interest rates twice in 2025. According to economists, the Fed will keep interest rates steady for the first half of the year and will…
Solana is one of the most controversial and embattled chains in crypto, but one of the reasons it continues to thrive despite all the obstacles is its cult-like community. Mert Mumtaz, the Helius Lab CEO is a hardcore member of that community with the battle scars to show for it. He proved his love for the chain again earlier today when he rose to Solana’s defense following the disaster of the Libra meme token which reportedly allowed $4.4B to be extracted from the ecosystem by grifters. Mert has words for those tagging Solana as a haven of scams Mert was…
Earlier today, rumors circulated on social media of a covert bitcoin (BTC) mining operation at the US Department of Defense (DoD). Sparked by a claim from a worker at BTC ATM company Byte Federal and amplified by Jason Lowery, screenshots of posts from notable investors like Michael Saylor, Matthew Pines, and David Bailey alluded to vague, upcoming, “big” federal developments. The unsubstantiated rumor took flight despite flimsy evidence, earning hundreds of thousands of impressions. On March 6, 2025, President Donald Trump established a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and another Digital Asset Stockpile. Neither involve mining. However, Trump has previously expressed support…
Ghanaian President John Mahama sees Solana as a driver of fintech growth in Africa, citing its low transaction costs and efficiency. The Bank of Ghana is preparing regulations for the cryptocurrency sector, including licensing rules for Virtual Asset Service Providers. Ghana is advancing its eCedi project, part of a broader effort to integrate digital finance and blockchain technology into the economy. Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has emphasized the significance of Solana in advancing fintech across Africa. He believes the blockchain network offers a solution to high transaction costs, making it a viable tool for financial inclusion and cryptocurrency adoption.…
As of mid-February 2025, 12 U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) hold $114.41 billion in bitcoin, representing 5.94% of the leading crypto asset’s market cap. While retail investors have access to these funds, the following editorial examines the financial titans accumulating sizable bitcoin ETF shares. 12 ETFs Now Control Nearly 6% of Bitcoin’s Market Cap When people claim that Blackrock, Fidelity, and Ark Invest own vast quantities of bitcoin (BTC), it is more accurate to note that the investors in their exchange-traded funds (ETFs) own the BTC, while these firms act solely as custodians. Since Jan. 11, 2024, this group…
Shares of Bitcoin miner Bit Digital climbed 7% after the company reported more than a 140% revenue jump in 2024, fueled by its growing cloud services segment. Bit Digital’s latest financial results suggest a major shift is underway as its expanding cloud services and high-performance computing operations appear to be reshaping its revenue mix. In a press release on Friday, March 14, Bit Digital reported $108.1 million in total revenue for 2024, a 141% increase from the previous year. The company’s management attributed the surge to the successful rapid expansion of its HPC business. Data shows that cloud services, which…