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.

ETHZilla Corporation, a technology company that combines traditional finance and decentralized finance, announced that it has completed the sale of approximately $40 million worth of ETH and that the proceeds will be used for share buybacks. Following the sale on October 24, 2025, the company repurchased approximately 600,000 shares for $12 million under a $250 million share repurchase program approved by the current board of directors. ETHZilla plans to use the remaining funds for additional share repurchases and continue selling ETH until the discount to net asset value (NAV) per share returns to normal levels. ETHZilla CEO McAndrew Rudisill made…

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved two new cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) offered by Canary Capital. This gives investors access to new digital assets beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum. The approved Litecoin ETF and Hedera ETF began trading on the Nasdaq exchange today. Steven McClurg, founder and CEO of Canary Capital, told Scarlet Fu on Bloomberg Markets that the approval process for these ETFs was made possible by the adoption of “general listing standards for crypto assets” in September. “These standards allow any cryptocurrency with a futures outstanding in the U.S. of more than six months to be…

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CZ reminded that Nigeria detained ex‑Binance employee Tigran Gambaryan, responding to Trump and War Secretary Hegseth. Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) tweeted that “Nigeria also basically kidnapped Tigran Gambaryan, an ex‑Binance employee and an ex‑US federal agent, for 8 months without cause a year ago,” posting the remark in reaction to a Truth Social post by President Donald Trump and a subsequent tweet by U.S. War Secretary Pete Hegseth calling for possible action over killings in Nigeria. Trump warned that the U.S. may “stop all aid” to Nigeria and “go into that now disgraced country, ‘guns‑a‑blazing,’” and U.S. War Secretary…

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On October 23, 2025, at the Eddid Financial 10 th Anniversary Luncheon at the Hong Kong Football Club, HashKey Exchange won the “Excellence in Digital Asset Service Award. The prize, which was verified by HashKey posting X at 06:33 UTC (2:03 PM IST) on October 24, marks the collaborative efforts of the exchange on the one hand with Eddid Financial, one of its key liquidity partners. Hashkey Partnerships Celebrating 10 years since its name change to Eddid Financial under the same theme as 10 years, A Decade of Seeing Beyond, the company, which once focused on traditional finance, announced its…

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Bitcoin mining companies are experiencing unprecedented stock rallies as they pivot to AI infrastructure, with IREN securing a $9.7 billion data center agreement with Microsoft. The shift comes as the US government blocked Nvidia’s advanced chip exports to China, creating a bifurcated market where domestic crypto miners leverage existing power infrastructure to meet surging AI demand. Bitcoin Miners Navigate Infrastructure Transformation Bitcoin miners have undergone a fundamental business model shift following the April 2024 halving event. As a result, mining profitability declined significantly. IREN, formerly Iris Energy, saw its stock plummet to $5.13 before announcing its strategic pivot. The company…

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Ethereum price is showing renewed momentum as the cryptocurrency moves past key resistance levels, fueled by institutional inflows and anticipation surrounding its upcoming network upgrade. Market participants are closely watching whether these factors can push Ether toward the $5,000 mark, amid signals of accumulation and strong structural demand. Institutional demand and technical momentum drive Ethereum price Copy link to section Over the last 24 hours, the price of Ethereum (ETH) has surged 3.6%, outpacing Bitcoin (BTC) and highlighting the growing confidence of institutional investors. Major acquisitions, such as BitMine adding $321 million in ETH to its treasury, have pushed public…

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By mid-2026, nearly half the Swiss population (over 4 million people) will be active users of cryptocurrency (Statista, 2025). That level of adoption doesn’t happen in a vacuum; it’s actually the result of a government that has treated crypto not as a risk to manage, but as an opportunity to structure. The Swiss model proves that structure and innovation aren’t at odds: they’re interdependent. When rules are clear, businesses build. When protections are credible, adoption follows. Two Roads Diverged: Regulated Giants vs. Blockchain-Native Challengers Switzerland’s digital banking landscape is split between two distinct models. On one side are licensed banks…

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Swiss Bitcoin-only investment app Relai is the latest crypto asset service provider (CASP) to receive approval under the European Union’s crypto regulatory framework. France’s financial markets regulator, Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), issued a Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) license to Relai on Thursday, according to official records. “We’re incredibly proud to be one of the first Bitcoin companies to get the MiCA license and are eager to expand to France first and Europe in a second step,” Relai co-founder and CEO Julian Liniger said in a statement shared with Cointelegraph on Friday. Founded in Zurich in 2020, Relai operates…

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Nasdaq-listed NIP Group Inc, is expanding its bitcoin mining operations, increasing its total capacity to approximately 11.3 EH/s and is projected to generate around 160 per month. NIP Group Scales Bitcoin Mining Capacity to 11.3 EH/s NIP Group Inc. (NIPG), a Nasdaq-listed digital entertainment firm, announced the expansion of its bitcoin ( BTC) mining operations, increasing its total capacity to approximately 11.3 EH/s. This move reportedly positions the company among the top publicly traded bitcoin miners globally and is expected to generate around 160 BTC per month, depending on network conditions. The expansion supports NIPG’s broader strategy to integrate digital…

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Ethereum price started a decent increase above $4,000. ETH is consolidating gains and could aim for more gains above the $4,220 resistance. Ethereum started a fresh upward move above $4,000 and $4,120. The price is trading above $4,080 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a bullish trend line forming with support at $4,055 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to move up if it trades above $4,200. Ethereum Price Holds Gains Ethereum price started a steady upward move above the $3,880 zone, like Bitcoin. ETH price surpassed the $4,000 and…

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