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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.

Nasdaq-listed Bitmine is facing a staggering financial crisis that threatens its entire investment approach. The company’s concentrated Bitmine ETH strategy has resulted in approximately $3.7 billion in unrealized losses, creating serious concerns about the sustainability of their cryptocurrency accumulation plan. What’s Putting Bitmine’s ETH Strategy at Risk? According to analysis from 10x Research, Ethereum’s current trading price sits about $1,000 below Bitmine’s average purchase price of $4,051. This significant gap creates substantial pressure on the company’s financial position and raises questions about their investment timing. The recent market downturn has exposed critical vulnerabilities in Bitmine’s approach. Their heavy concentration in…

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During a recent appearance on CNBC, Tom Lee floated an interesting theory about the strongest gold rally since 1979, suggesting that stablecoins could be behind it. As noted by Lee, Tether’s growing supply, which started to dramatically rise a few months ago, might be fueling gold’s non-stop price growth. “Stablecoins, including Tether, may be one of the largest buyers of gold today,” Lee said. Tether, he argues, is a good “meeting ground” between Bitcoin and gold people. Earlier today, the yellow metal recorded a new record high above the $4,100 level. Crypto liquidations are understated As reported by U.Today, major…

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Law and Ledger is a news segment focusing on crypto legal news, brought to you by Kelman Law – A law firm focused on digital asset commerce. The following opinion editorial was written by Alex Forehand and Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law. SEC’s Approach to Digital Assets: Key Insights from Paul Atkins In Paul Atkins’ latest speech titled “The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Approach to Digital Assets: Inside Project Crypto,” the SEC Commissioner continued to signal a long-awaited change in regulatory posture toward digital assets. Atkins’ remarks suggest a shift away from the SEC’s old, enforcement-driven approach toward one that welcomes…

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Crypto.com has promoted Travis McGhee to Global Head of Predictions, where he will oversee the company’s growing portfolio of event contracts and prediction markets and lead its planned expansion into new jurisdictions, Finbold learned on Monday, November 17. We are excited to announce the promotion of Travis McGhee to Global Head of Predictions as we further expand our event contracts and prediction markets offerings. Read more: https://t.co/xx6u34gKM7 pic.twitter.com/3Y5FSQsvUU — Crypto.com (@cryptocom) November 14, 2025 Expanding regulated prediction markets The move comes after the rapid growth of Crypto.com’s predictions business, which launched in 2024 through its CFTC-registered exchange and clearinghouse, Crypto.com…

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Ethereum price rebounds, support holds, upside possible per analysts Summary Ethereum price rebounded after filling a Fair Value Gap near $2,880 and now holds above key support areas identified by technical and on-chain analysts. Market observers note increasing whale accumulation, decreasing retail exposure, and that high leverage may trigger sharp moves; a neckline break in a bullish formation could set significant upside. Upcoming U.S. labor data could cause volatility, while Ethereum is seen entering a liquidity-accumulation phase with potential for upward continuation. Ethereum price has rebounded after reaching $2,880, a level marked by earlier price inefficiencies, according to technical analysts…

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Good Morning, Asia. Here’s what’s making news in the markets: Welcome to Asia Morning Briefing, a daily summary of top stories during U.S. hours and an overview of market moves and analysis. For a detailed overview of U.S. markets, see CoinDesk’s Crypto Daybook Americas.China Renaissance’s reported plan to raise $600 million for a BNB-focused investment vehicle, with Binance founder Changpeng Zhao’s YZi Labs investing alongside, may look like a straightforward bet on Binance’s ecosystem. But Singapore-based market maker Enflux argues it’s something deeper: a signal that Asian institutions are building a different kind of crypto exposure than their Western counterparts.…

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Hedera joined the State Network to strengthen state engagement and shape digital asset policy. Upcoming microgrants signal rising support for local blockchain groups influencing future state crypto rules. Hedera has officially joined the newly announced “State Network” initiative led by The Digital Chamber. This initiative brings together participants in the digital asset industry to influence legislation across U.S. states ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The move marks Hedera’s effort to engage directly with lawmakers at the state level through collaboration and education. The Digital Chamber aims to build a network that connects state-level lawmakers, regulators, and digital asset companies.…

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Rising Binance Pay merchants show how fast crypto payments are moving into everyday commerce across regions and industries. How fast is Binance Pay expanding its merchant base? Why are stablecoins powering this crypto payments growth? What do current Binance Pay statistics reveal about user adoption? Which industries feature most in the Binance Pay merchants list? How does Binance Pay compare within the broader cross-border crypto payments landscape? How fast is Binance Pay expanding its merchant base? In less than a year, Binance Pay has jumped from just 12,000 merchants at the start of 2025 to over 20 million worldwide, a…

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The selloff experienced earlier this week has subsided over the past two days, with Bitcoin and Ether stabilizing around key support levels. Bitcoin is trading around the $92k region, while Ether has established support above $2,800. The market volatility remains as Ethereum whales begin to show signs of weakness following the sustained market decline. Ethereum whales show signs of weakness Copy link to section Ether, the native coin of the Ethereum blockchain, is down 2% in the last 24 hours and is currently trading at $3,005 per coin. The bearish performance comes as Ethereum whales, addresses with a balance of…

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As governments tighten control over money and markets, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says crypto is rising as a powerful global tool defending economic freedom and self-sovereignty. Economic Freedom at Risk? Crypto Emerges as Global Safeguard, Says Coinbase CEO Global debates over the preservation of liberty and economic independence continue to intensify as governments expand regulatory and fiscal control worldwide. Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) entered the discussion on Sunday after its chief executive officer, Brian Armstrong, responded to a post about political and economic freedom. The post, shared by Kyle Bass, chief investment officer of Hayman Capital Management, featured comments…

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