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.
Saw this a lot in my feed.DeepSeek out performing the rest in AI trading. How does this work?I thought trading strategies work best if you have your own unique strategy that is better than others, AND no one else has it. Otherwise, you are just buying and selling at the same… https://t.co/ExXZeAwx8p — CZ 🔶 BNB (@cz_binance) October 20, 2025 CZ recently commented on Alpha Arena which is a viral crypto experiment that is attracting attention throughout the industry. It compares six top AI models with each other in live trading on Hyperliquid. All the AIs began with a capital…
This guide examines likely crypto airdrops and clear steps wallets and traders can take to improve eligibility across Layer 2s, perpetual DEXs, NFT marketplaces, and omnichain protocols. How can users increase eligibility for a Metamask token airdrop and what are airdrops eligibility tips? What wallet behaviours historically trigger token distributions? What should Base users expect from a Base L2 token airdrop after Jesse Pollak’s exploration? Steps to strengthen a Base L2 token airdrop claim Are collectors likely to qualify for an OpenSea SEA token airdrop or a Meteora Solana liquidity airdrop? How should perpetual traders prepare for an Aster perpetual…
THORWallet, a popular cross-chain and non-custodial DeFi wallet, has announced a new service powered by dYdX decentralized exchange (DEX). THORWallet’s launch of Perpetual trading permits the traders to have seamless access to more than two hundred perpetual markets from mobile wallets while requiring no KYC. As revealed in the official press release of THORWallet, with perpetual futures trading, the platform is merging next-gen decentralized infrastructure and deep liquidity with an advanced interface. Hence, the initiative enhances the accessibility of perpetual trading, marking a key milestone to offer institutional-level DeFi tools. THORWallet launches Perpetuals Trading 🚀⚡️Trade 200+ perpetual markets with full…
The whale trader who lost over $35 million in profits from long bets during the start of Uptober has placed several long bets on Ethereum, which have all counted losses as the second largest coin by market cap is trading in the red side of the market. Celebrity investor and crypto trader Jeffrey Huang, better known by his alias Machi Big Brother, is staring down potential losses of millions after taking several leveraged long positions on Ether. The world’s second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap is trading in the red at the time of this publication, down 4% in the last…
In a recent tweet, Grayscale CEO Peter Mintzberg revealed that Grayscale CoinDesk Crypto 5 ETF, with the ticker GDLC and the first multi-asset crypto ETP, has launched in the US. The ETF kicked off trading on Friday on the NYSE and includes the five largest cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana and Cardano. These five major cryptocurrencies account for more than 90% of the total market capitalization, according to Grayscale. Today, we’re proud to launch Grayscale CoinDesk Crypto 5 ETF (Ticker: GDLC), the first multi-asset crypto ETP in the US. This launch is more than just another ETP – it’s a…
South Korea’s FSC plans to prohibit interest payments on stablecoins, aiming to protect financial stability while fostering innovation in digital assets, with a new crypto law expected by the end of 2025. Summary South Korea will prohibit stablecoin holders from earning yield, following global trends like the U.S. GENIUS Act. Banks will lead stablecoin issuance, with fintech firms acting as technical partners. Crypto exchanges will be barred from issuing their own stablecoins. A “phase 2 cryptocurrency law” is expected by the end of 2025, with follow-up regulations to ensure safe, efficient implementation and support for payments, remittances, and cross-border transactions.…
The latest BTC breakout to $111,000 extended the recent wave of short liquidation. Most of the liquidation volumes were concentrated on Hyperliquid. The latest BTC recovery to $111,000 created a new wave of short liquidations, following the long liquidations from the past week. In the past 24 hours, a total of $169.75M were liquidated on BTC positions, with $160.53M for ETH liquidations. The recent wave of short liquidations follows a late Sunday rally. This trading event is considered unusually volatile and not sustainable, often leading to significant waves of liquidations during a period of relatively thin volumes. Despite this, BTC…
Solana Mobile is discontinuing support for the Solana Saga smartphone and will no longer offer software updates for the first-generation crypto handset, the firm announced on Monday. As a result, new software updates and security patches will not be provided for the 20,000 Saga devices that were produced, with support only handling “general inquiries” moving forward. “Software updates and security patches are no longer provided for Saga devices,” a community manager in the Solana Mobile Discord community said on Monday. “Thanks to all our Saga users for being part of the journey.” The firm also thanked Saga holders on…
Velo Protocol, a blockchain for digital credit issuance and cross-border asset transfers, is excited to announce its strategic partnership with OKX Wallet, a renowned Web3 wallet platform. The main purpose of this partnership is to empower users with a secure, seamless, and accessible decentralized finance (DeFi) experience across the world. The Velo × OKX Wallet integration is more than a technical upgrade, it’s about empowering users worldwide.🔹 Seamless Connectivity: Trade, provide liquidity, and farm on VeloFinance DEX via OKX Wallet in just a few clicks.🔹 Enhanced Security: Non-custodial access means your… pic.twitter.com/rB5x0mIZwt — Velo Official (@veloprotocol) October 22, 2025 At…
Stablecoin startups have attracted funding of $537 million so far, up from $84 million in 2024
Stablecoin startups have attracted funding of $537 million so far, up from $84 million in 2024. Some analysts have attributed the growth to a favourable regulatory framework and new startups from the fintech and banking sectors. Hong Kong-based OSL Group led in the latest round of funding after securing $300 million in July through equity financing. Circle and Figure cumulatively drive the total funds raised in the sector this year above $2.4 billion. Other notable startups included Rain, Agora Finance, and RD Technologies, with $58 million, $50 million, and $40 million raised in July and August. Stablecoin funding surges past…