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.

Have you ever wondered how decentralized exchanges are reshaping cryptocurrency markets? Uniswap just demonstrated its massive influence by recording an astonishing $116.6 billion in trading volume during October alone. This unprecedented Uniswap trading volume milestone signals a fundamental shift in how traders interact with digital assets. What Drove Uniswap’s Record-Breaking Trading Volume? The $116.6 billion Uniswap trading volume didn’t happen by accident. Several key factors contributed to this historic achievement. First, the broader cryptocurrency market experienced significant volatility throughout October, driving increased trading activity across all platforms. Moreover, Uniswap’s user-friendly interface and lower barriers to entry attracted both new and…

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SharpLink’s CIO Matthew Sheffield had to set the record straight, addressing a November 6 news report that made the rounds after blockchain analytics platform Arkham Intelligence wrongly reported that a wallet linked to SharpLink Gaming had moved considerable ETH to a CEX. The public company has made its name for its aggressive Ethereum (ETH) accumulation strategy, and the implication of sales would have raised questions about the health of its business and its liquidity levels. The wrong label had far-reaching effects According to the post shared by Lookonchain and based on data from Arkham, SharpLink had redeemed 5,284 ETH and…

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Gold (XAU), a traditional store of value but also a “non-productive” asset, has surged to a market capitalization exceeding $30 trillion in 2025, dwarfing digital gold, bitcoin, and U.S.-listed tech giants alike. The yellow metal’s price per ounce has surged 66% to a record high of approximately $4,380, with prices rising 13% in October alone, according to TradingView data. This rally has pushed gold’s market capitalization to about $30.42 trillion, based on an estimated above-ground global supply of 216,265 metric tonnes, as reported by the World Gold Council. Nvidia (NVDA), arguably the most consequential company globally due to its foundational…

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Less than a month after TradeXYZ deployed tokenized Nasdaq futures (XYZ100) on Hyperliquid, multiple protocols have launched TSLA, NVDA, and SPACEX perpetuals over the last 24 hours. TradeXYZ, the permissionless perpetual arm of Unit, the Hyperliquid tokenization layer, kicked off the gold rush yesterday with the launch of tokenized NVDA. Today, Felix Protocol and TradeXYZ followed suit with TSLA, and Ventuals launched SPACEX. XYZ100 still leads the HIP-3 sector in total volume and open interest by a landslide, but TradeXYZ’s NVDA and TSLA markets are ramping up, generating $26 million in 24-hour volume and almost $9 million in open interest…

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Ethereum ( ETH) derivatives traders are back in full swing, with open interest, volume, and options activity all flashing signs of renewed energy across futures and options markets. ETH Max Pain Sits Near $3,300 as Traders Eye Key Expiry Levels At 10 a.m. Eastern time on Nov. 9, ethereum (ETH) traded at $3,521, up more than 3% on the day but still 28% below its all-time high of $4,946. The second-largest crypto asset’s futures market tells a story of strong participation, with total ETH futures open interest hovering around $40.11 billion across exchanges, representing roughly 11.5 million ETH in aggregate…

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There has been a recent flurry of activity for US crypto exchange-traded funds this week, with at least five new product applications filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission despite the ongoing government shutdown. The most recent development came from VanEck, which filed an S-1 form with the SEC on Thursday for the VanEck Lido Staked Ethereum ETF, which will track the performance of stETH, Lido’s liquid staking token. As a result of the protocol-based liquid staking activities underlying stETH, “the trust expects to accrue certain staking rewards through its ownership of stETH,” it stated. VanEck took early steps…

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OKX TR announced that it will add two new USDⓈ spot trading pairs to its platform on November 14, 2025, in order to grow the USDⓈ ecosystem and meet the increasing trading needs of users. OKX TR to List New USDⓈ Spot Trading Pairs on November 14, 2025 The exchange stated that this step aims to strengthen USDⓈ-based liquidity and provide investors with more trading options. According to the official announcement, the SEI/USDⓈ trading pair will be available first at 12:00 PM Turkish time. This listing, made in light of the growing interest in the SEI ecosystem, is expected to…

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The decentralized finance (DeFi) market has witnessed noteworthy progress over the past 24 hours. Particularly, Arbitrum chain TVL has jumped to $2.88B as Aave Protocol ($AAVE), USD AI protocol, and Pendle Finance ($PENDLE) are its top DeFi projects when it comes to total value locked (TVL). As per the data from DefiLlama, GMX ($GMX), Uniswap ($UNI), Spiko ($SPIKO), Fluid ($FLUID), Morpho ($MORPHO), Compound ($COMP), and KernelDAO ($KERNEL) are also among Arbitrum’s top 10 DeFi projects. This remarkable DeFi growth highlights the growing risk appetite across the crypto markets. Aave Protocol Leads Arbitrum’s DeFi Projects in Terms of TVL with $1.01B…

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Ethereum has failed to regain momentum following a 15.8% decline earlier this month. The altcoin king continues to struggle with weak recovery signals, trading sideways as investors cautiously adjust their positions. Although selling pressure has eased, Ethereum’s price recovery remains limited due to broader market headwinds. Ethereum Investors’ Selling Recedes Data from the exchange net position change indicator shows a gradual decline in Ethereum outflows over the past few days. This trend suggests investors are slowing their selling activity, which could favor a potential stabilization in price. A consistent reduction in exchange outflows typically reflects cooling bearish sentiment among traders.…

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Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has called for stronger oversight of Digital Asset Treasury (DAT) companies. After allegations surfaced that the U.S. listed firm QMMM Holdings may have abruptly shut down and fled. The incident, described by Chinese crypto commentator AB Kuai.Dong as “the first micro-strategy company to run away.” It has reignited debate over transparency and custody standards in the growing DAT sector. All DAT companies should use 3rd party crypto custodians with account setup audited by investors.This is a prerequisite for any @yzilabs investments in any #BNB DATs. https://t.co/POsFWZqoJG — CZ 🔶 BNB (@cz_binance) October 17, 2025 QMMM’s…

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