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.

The cryptocurrency market grew by 13.3% in July, driven mainly by bitcoin (BTC) hitting several price highs throughout the month. The rally attracted increased institutional interest in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and major altcoins, supported by more companies integrating digital assets into their corporate treasuries. According to a monthly report by Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, regulatory progress in the U.S., including the passage of new stablecoin laws, helped build confidence among market participants. As a result, altcoins outperformed BTC during the month, pushing Bitcoin’s market dominance down to 60.6%, while altcoins’ share rose close to 39.2%. Regulatory Advances Boost Crypto…

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The cryptocurrency world is buzzing with exciting news from a major player! Bitcoin cloud mining firm, Bitdeer, recently announced its incredible Bitdeer Q2 revenue, reaching a remarkable $155.6 million. This significant achievement marks a 57% increase compared to the same period last year, signaling strong performance in the evolving digital asset landscape. This impressive financial update offers a compelling look into the company’s strategic successes and future aspirations. How Did Bitdeer Achieve Such Impressive Q2 Revenue Growth? Bitdeer’s robust second-quarter performance was primarily fueled by a powerful combination of enhanced self-mining operations and strong sales of its advanced SEALMINER A2…

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The waitlist for staking claims has reached a new record high amid growing withdrawal pressure from Ethereum validators. The number of days that stakers need to wait continues to grow as validators increasingly opt to unstake their assets on the Ethereum network. The wait time for the exit queue now stands at 13 days, 16 hours, a record period for validators. Meanwhile, this comes as the unstaking trend swings northwards. At the time of writing, 788,048 ETH, worth a staggering $3.63 billion, are currently on the exit queue. These growing parameters have sparked claims of network congestion from Whale Wire’s…

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Rural residents in Hood County are pressing for a community vote to gain more authority over a Bitcoin mining site that they say has disrupted their lives with round-the-clock industrial noise, local media outlet KERA News reported on Aug. 18. The mine, operated by Florida-based Marathon Digital Holdings, has been running for about three years near the unincorporated area of Mitchell Bend. Neighbors claim the operation’s constant humming sound has led to sleep disruptions, hearing problems, and falling property values. Some say they now suffer from tinnitus and permanent hearing damage. Petition dispute A petition drive to incorporate Mitchell Bend…

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TL;DR Ethereum rebounds from $4,500 support, with one analyst mapping four scenarios, including a possible run to $5,000. U.S. spot Ethereum ETFs record $3.71B inflows in eight days, led by $519.7M into BlackRock’s fund. Exchange reserves drop to 18.5M ETH, the lowest in three years, pointing to a tighter available market supply. Price Action and Key Levels Ethereum (ETH) is trading near $4,650 after a recent recovery from the $4,500 support area. The move comes with a 2% decline in the past 24 hours but a 19% gain over the past week. Trading volume in the last 24 hours stands…

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The White House moved this week to push crypto into retirement investing after President Donald Trump signed an executive order allowing 401(k) plans to include alternative assets. The directive will expand how Americans invest for retirement and potentially give bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies a stronger role in long-term portfolios. But this change will not roll out quickly, and analysts say it faces major hurdles before most savers ever see it in their accounts. Under the order, retirement plans could one day allow holdings in assets like bitcoin, which has seen growing institutional demand since U.S. bitcoin ETFs launched last year.…

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Ethereum co-founder and ConsenSys CEO Joseph Lubin says SharpLink, a firm with ties to Ethereum’s core ecosystem, could grow faster than other Ether treasury companies. In a recent interview on Nasdaq, Lubin, who is also the chairman of SharpLink, stated that the firm benefits from the backing of the Ethereum company. He expressed support for other firms in the Ether treasury space but predicted that SharpLink would surpass them in growth and performance within a short time. Lubin described how SharpLink benefits from positive feedback loops between ConsenSys products, advanced staking services, and experienced professional asset managers. Chalom said such…

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According to a report issued by Rankings Latam, Argentina hit a milestone of nearly 20% crypto ownership, surpassing countries like Brazil and El Salvador. The region’s adoption is highly concentrated, with 6 countries hosting over 80% of the crypto ownership. Argentina Leads Crypto Adoption in Latam Once Again Latin America (Latam) is one of the most dynamic regions regarding the use of cryptocurrency in the world, and Argentina is at the forefront once again. A Rankings Latam report has found that Argentina is the country with the most crypto ownership in the region, with 19,8% of Argentines owning digital assets.…

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Ethereum corrected by over 2% in the past 24 hours, briefly dipping below $4,500 before rebounding to trade above $4,600. The drop came amid a broader crypto market slide that erased over $240 billion in value and triggered nearly $1 billion in liquidations. Yet, despite the heavy selling pressure, Ethereum’s on-chain and technical signals suggest bulls still hold the upper hand. Second-Highest Yearly Exchange Inflow Signals Selling Pressure Ethereum saw 2,594,168 ETH move into exchanges on August 14, marking the second-highest single-day exchange inflow of 2025, trailing only February 3’s 3,264,688 ETH spike. Ethereum price and rising inflows: Cryptoquant Exchange…

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JPMorgan remains bullish on U.S. stocks even as some observers warn that the economy is beginning to pay the price for President Donald Trump’s tariffs. The investment banking giant forecasts that the S&P 500, Wall Street’s benchmark index, will yield a “high single-digit return over the next 12 months,” driven by three key factors. One of the main reasons for optimism is that markets don’t care about signs of an economic slowdown. Instead, traders are focused on resilient corporate earnings and the subsequent economic recovery. Since President Trump fired the first tariff salvo on April 2, economists have downgraded full-year…

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