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.

Bitcoin’s brute computational engine is flexing harder than ever, as the network packed on a staggering 111 exahash per second (EH/s) in just eight days—catapulting the hashrate to a jaw-dropping 1,107 EH/s. Whatever’s powering this beast, it’s pushing the network into uncharted territory. Behind the Hashrate Curtain: New Rigs Hint at a Mining Revolution Bitcoin’s grind has never been tougher—network difficulty recently notched a record 142.34 trillion, while mining revenue has slipped, leaving hashers earning less per petahash than they did a month ago. The muscle is growing, but the paycheck is looking lean. According to total hashrate data from…

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Are you looking to supercharge your crypto holdings within the dynamic Sui ecosystem? The opportunity to significantly boost your digital assets is here! Momentum, the leading ve(3,3) decentralized exchange (DEX) and liquidity hub on Sui, has officially launched its highly anticipated HODL Yield campaign. This initiative offers a fantastic way for users to participate in the ecosystem while earning substantial rewards, driving the value of your investments through a compelling Momentum liquidity yield program. What Exactly is the Momentum HODL Yield Campaign? Momentum is making waves with its new HODL Yield campaign, designed to reward loyal participants and attract new…

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PunkStrategy (PNKSTR), a token linking NFT trading with reinvestment mechanisms, has recorded substantial growth, reflecting increasing interest in crypto-NFT hybrid strategies. Analysts caution, however, that volatility remains high in such experimental tokens. PunkStrategy’s Innovative Model and Recent Performance PunkStrategy, developed by TokenWorks, utilizes a trading model that allocates 10% of transaction fees to purchase Cryptopunk NFTs. These NFTs are then resold at a markup, and proceeds are reinvested into buying back PNKSTR tokens. This cyclical approach aims to support both the NFT market and the token’s liquidity. In the past 24 hours, PNKSTR surged by 87%, pushing its market capitalization…

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TL;DR Whale wallets now show unrealized profits equal to 2021 levels, signaling strong market confidence. ETH outflows from exchanges spike as holders move coins to cold storage or staking platforms. September staking inflows drop to 8.4K ETH, cooling sharply after August’s record-high deposits. Whale Profit Levels Return to 2021 Highs Ethereum wallets holding between 10,000 and 100,000 ETH have now reached the same unrealized profit levels seen during the 2021 market peak. This data suggests large holders are once again sitting on sizable paper gains. In 2017, whale wallets saw unrealized profits peak at around $15 billion. By 2021, this…

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Binance and Franklin Templeton are teaming up to build digital asset products that aim to bridge the gap between traditional markets and crypto. The two firms will combine Franklin Templeton’s work in tokenizing securities with Binance’s trading infrastructure and global investor base, according to the Tuesday statement. The goal, both firms said, is to create products that offer efficient settlement, transparent pricing and access to competitive yields for a wide set of investors. Franklin Templeton, which manages $1.6 trillion in assets, has been developing blockchain-based tools such as its Benji platform for tokenized funds. Last year, the traditional finance firm…

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Hong Kong has spent two years positioning itself as Asia’s most pragmatic lab for digital assets: the SFC laid out how tokenised funds and securities can be offered to the public, while the HKMA stood up Project Ensemble to pilot tokenised deposits, PvP/DvP settlement, and even wholesale CBDC as settlement money. Then Beijing tapped the brakes. According to Reuters, China’s securities regulator has quietly asked several mainland brokerages to pause their real-world asset (RWA) tokenization activity in Hong Kong, a reminder that China’s capital-markets policy and Hong Kong’s digital-asset ambitions must still rhyme, even when they don’t sing the same…

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Dutch fintech bunq has launched flexible cryptocurrency staking across the European Union, becoming the first European challenger bank to offer the service without mandatory lock-up periods. The Amsterdam-based bank, which describes itself as Europe’s second-largest neobank, partnered with crypto platform Kraken to deliver staking services that allow users to earn up to 10% annually on selected cryptocurrencies. The service operates across the Netherlands, France, Spain, Belgium, Italy, Ireland, Germany and the broader European Economic Area. Users can stake their digital assets to help validate blockchain transactions while retaining the ability to buy, sell or withdraw their holdings at any time.…

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Three capped pools, $1M each, for a total of $3 million. The stated goal is to eliminate impermanent loss (IL) for LPs on Bitcoin on-chain and make the market more suitable for institutional capital.The initiative — led by Michael Egorov, founder of Curve Finance — starts as a controlled test with incentives tied to real performance. The news was reported by CoinDesk on September 26, 2025; the project is also noted as the first debut on a joint launchpad supported by Legion and Kraken.According to data collected by our research team and market analyses, initial capped rollouts tend to limit…

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Vesting NFTs surged to the top of data aggregator CryptoSlam’s daily sales volume rankings on Friday, generating over $12.4 million on BNB Chain. The sharp spike placed the niche non-fungible tokens (NFTs) product ahead of legacy digital art collections like CryptoPunks and Pudgy Penguins, signaling that investors are showing interest in new forms of liquidity for vested tokens. The activity surge also made BNB Chain the top network for daily NFT sales with about $14 million, almost doubling Ethereum’s $7 million for the day. CryptoSlam data showed that UNCX Network, a decentralized service provider, operates the Vesting NFTs that surged…

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In a move that signals growing institutional confidence in the digital asset space, Nasdaq-listed Reliance Global Group (RELI) has officially completed its first significant ETH purchase. This announcement, while not disclosing the exact size of the acquisition, marks a pivotal moment for both the company and the broader cryptocurrency market. For many, this strategic decision by a publicly traded entity underscores the increasing mainstream acceptance of Ethereum as a valuable asset. It’s a development that will undoubtedly spark discussions among investors and market watchers alike. Why is Reliance Global Group’s ETH Purchase Significant? When a Nasdaq-listed company like Reliance Global…

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