Author: NBTC
The decentralized exchange (DEX) landscape experienced a significant downturn in web traffic last month, with leading platforms witnessing sharp declines in user visits. According to data compiled by Phoenix Group, nearly all major DEX platforms suffered drops in traffic, suggesting a shifting trend in user engagement and market sentiment. While some platforms saw double-digit losses, one outlier, LFJ, recorded a modest increase in visits. Uniswap remains the dominant player among decentralized exchanges, with 3 million total visits in the last month. However, it suffered a 33.2% decline in traffic. Despite retaining the largest share of users, the drop highlights changing…
A Google Web3 specialist for the Asia Pacific region recently disclosed that the tech titan has allied with pivotal Bitcoin network contributors to “lower entry barriers.” Among proposed innovations, the expert revealed plans to integrate existing Google authentication protocols with bitcoin wallets, potentially bridging mainstream digital identities with decentralized asset management. Google Specialist Says Tech Giant Is Investigating the Convergence of Web2 Logins and Bitcoin Wallets According to a report published by bloomingbit.io, Kyle Song, Google’s Web3 specialist, explored Web2 and Web3 during the “Bitcoin Tech Carnival” session in Hong Kong on Feb. 18. In the panel discussion, the report…
Injective introduces on-chain trading for Robinhood (HOOD), enabling 24/7 access and enhanced liquidity through its decentralized finance ecosystem. Injective’s governance proposal aims to integrate McDonald’s perpetual contracts into its dApps, further bridging traditional finance and blockchain-based markets. Injective has just launched their latest iAsset that allows trading of Robinhood (HOOD) stock directly on the blockchain. Anyone can now trade this stock anytime, day-round, with great liquidity free from the trading hour limits of traditional exchanges. Not necessary to bother about closing hours or wait for the market opening bell. Today, Injective is releasing its latest iAssst: onchain Robinhood stocks. Starting…
If you’re planning to launch a stablecoin or preparing for a token generation event (TGE), your choice of blockchain likely comes down to two major contenders: Ethereum or Solana. At first glance, the decision seems straightforward—Solana is faster and cheaper, while Ethereum’s Layer 1 (L1) remains costly and slow. But is it really that simple? Ethereum today is no longer just an L1 blockchain; it’s part of a much larger, modular ecosystem that includes a growing Layer 2 (L2) infrastructure. The real issue? The market hasn’t fully adapted to this modular paradigm yet. Many users still associate Ethereum with high…
Several key metrics indicate that Solana may also be feeling the heat from the recent backlash following the spectacular crash of LIBRA. Amid the fallout of the LIBRA token debacle, the memecoin craze that has taken hold of the crypto market over the past year has again come under question. This scrutiny now appears to be impacting sentiment around Solana, which has been the biggest winner of what some have termed the memecoin supercycle. Solana Price and Social Metrics Tank Several key metrics indicate that Solana, the de facto home and fuel for memecoin activity, may also be feeling the…
Having spent over a decade immersed in the cryptocurrency space, I’ve seen countless projects make grand promises—many touting revolutionary returns and cutting-edge decentralized technology. Today, however, a trend has emerged where “Bitcoin DeFi” or “BTCfi” projects present themselves as decentralized marvels using slick dApps, crypto lingo, and smart contracts. Yet behind the scenes, centralized actors may lurk. This is my warning to you: When extended processing times, timelocks, and opaque fee structures become the norm, the risk isn’t just a small loss—it could be everything. Lessons from Centralized Failures: BlockFi, Celsius, and FTX The Cost of Centralization History in the…
The following is a guest post from Vincent Maliepaard, Marketing Director at IntoTheBlock. DeFi has emerged as one of the most successful niches in the cryptocurrency industry, pioneering innovative economic tools and significantly driving value across the crypto ecosystem. In this article, we’ll provide a comprehensive overview of DeFi’s historical development, current market landscape, and key future trends. DeFi’s Historical Development Between 2015 and 2018, Ethereum’s smart contract capabilities laid the foundational framework for modern DeFi. Early innovators like MakerDAO introduced decentralized stablecoins (DAI), while protocols such as EtherDelta and 0x pioneered decentralized trading. The introduction of the ERC-20 token…
Ethereum shows price growth of 4,517% in the last cycle, price point hitting $430,015. With the crossing of $2,000 resistance, Ethereum might touch $20,000. This could suggest that once Ethereum holds its key support level, the new all-time high could be close. Ethereum’s price history tells us that this cryptocurrency has gone through cycles of astonishing growth. The 2017-2021 cycle approximately witnessed a whopping increase of 19,201.03% as Ethereum rose to $135,169 from $1,351.69, while in another market cycle of 2021-2025 Ethereum still recorded amazing levels of growth by going up 4,517.08% from $430.15 to $430,015. These cycles indicate that…
Ripple CTO, David Schwartz, recently shed light on one of the fundamental distinctions between XRP and Bitcoin. Schwartz, in response to an X post, highlighted the main difference between XRP and Bitcoin supply dynamics. He stated, “The main difference in their supply is that, measured in common units (which is the only sensible way to measure two things you plan to compare), there is a lot more bitcoin than XRP.” Schwartz went on to say that the “only reason you get a smaller number of BTC is because BTC is a larger unit of value than XRP.” The main difference…
Bitcoin’s price has been consolidating below the $100K level for the past few months, and it has yet to show any willingness for an impulsive move. However, things might be about to change soon. Technical Analysis By Edris Derakhshi (TradingRage) The Daily Chart The price action on the daily timeframe has been very choppy for Bitcoin lately, as the market has been moving sideways in a range between the $100K and $92K levels. A breakout from either of these levels will likely initiate a significant move for the asset and most alts, as a new all-time high or a deeper…