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.

Valour, a subsidiary of publicly listed digital asset company DeFi Technologies, has received approval to launch a Solana exchange-traded product (ETP) in Brazil, offering local investors regulated exposure to one of the largest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization as institutional interest in the region continues to grow. The product, Valour Solana (VSOL), is scheduled to begin trading on Wednesday following approval from Brazil’s main stock exchange, Brasil, Bolsa, Balcão (B3 S.A.), DeFi Technologies announced Tuesday. The Solana (SOL) product will join Valour’s expanding lineup of Brazil-listed ETPs, which already provide exposure to Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH), XRP (XRP) and Sui (SUI).…

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Key Takeaways TRON DAO said Kalshi, one of the world’s largest prediction market platforms, has added support for the TRON blockchain network. The move enables deposits and withdrawals using TRX and USDT on TRON. Kalshi has integrated the TRON blockchain network, allowing users to transact on the prediction market platform using TRX and USDT on TRON, according to an announcement from TRON DAO. The integration expands Kalshi’s multichain capabilities and opens new channels for on-chain liquidity to enter regulated event markets. Under the rollout, US-based users can directly deposit and withdraw funds on TRON, while international users can access the…

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Ethereum price is struggling to reclaim the $3,000 level as sustained exchange-traded fund outflows and weakening derivatives activity reinforce a risk-off market backdrop. Summary Ethereum trades below $3,000 amid falling volume and declining derivatives participation. Spot ETH ETFs posted $224M in daily outflows, led by BlackRock’s ETHA. Bearish technical structure keeps downside risk elevated unless key resistance breaks. Ethereum was trading at $2,919 at press time, down 0.5% over the past 24 hours. The second-largest cryptocurrency has slid 12% over the past week and is now trading about 41% below its August all-time high of $4,946. At the same time,…

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Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) founder Michael Saylor has broadcasted many dubious claims over the years, but this week’s likening of MSTR to “digital treasuries” might take the cake. At first glance, Saylor’s tweet might mislead some into believing that he referred to MSTR as a type of treasury bond — as in a US Treasury. However, a careful review of the lengthy presentation attached to the tweet reveals that he merely meant to call Strategy — the business — a digital asset treasury (DAT). Still, the claim that MSTR is a company in the digital treasuries sector is still incredible just…

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U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren has asked for another U.S. national-security probe into a corner of the crypto sector, specifying concerns with PancakeSwap, a decentralized exchange she flagged as trying to amplify coins issued by President Donald Trump-connected World Liberty Financial Inc. She said the exchange, which operates across several blockchains and is a major protocol on Binance’s chain, should be reviewed for connection to “any improper political influence by the Trump Administration on enforcement decisions,” Warren said in a Monday letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Attorney General Pam Bondi, asking for them to look into it, echoing a…

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Prediction market platform Kalshi has launched Combos, a feature allowing users to bundle multiple event outcomes into single parlay-style contracts. The feature processed over $100 million in volume during its first week, according to Tarek Mansour, Kalshi’s co-founder and chief executive officer, who announced the full rollout on social media. The launch comes as the platform hit a daily volume record of approximately $340 million and experienced 50% app growth in November alone. He explained the reason why Combos is gaining traction rapidly, stating in a post on LinkedIn that it was due to “better pricing.” According to Mansour, “In…

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Ethereum price today trades near $2,925 after failing to sustain a short-term rebound earlier this week. The market remains under pressure as sellers continue to control structure, with price pinned near the lower boundary of a declining channel while institutional flows stay negative. Downtrend Structure Remains Intact ETH Price Analysis (Source: TradingView) On the daily chart, Ethereum continues to trade below a descending trendline that has capped rallies since October. Each attempt to push higher has been rejected beneath this diagonal resistance, reinforcing the bearish structure. Price remains below all major EMAs. The 20-day EMA near $3,074 and the 50-day…

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Ripple is making one of its boldest moves yet, committing a massive $4 billion to expand its financial infrastructure and strengthen its Ripple stablecoin initiative. The investment will drive new product development in prime brokerage, custody, and treasury management, aiming to connect traditional finance with the digital asset world. This marks Ripple’s transition from a blockchain payments company into a full-fledged institutional financial ecosystem. With its stablecoin plans gaining momentum, Ripple is positioning itself to challenge major players like Circle and PayPal, while appealing directly to Wall Street firms seeking regulated digital asset exposure. As institutional confidence in crypto gradually…

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In a dramatic move that signals escalating regulatory pressure on decentralized finance, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren has formally demanded a federal PancakeSwap investigation. The prominent crypto critic alleges the platform may be involved in a scheme to artificially inflate a token’s price and could have improper connections to the Trump administration. This call to action targets one of the world’s largest decentralized exchanges, raising crucial questions about the future of DeFi regulation. Why is Senator Warren Calling for a PancakeSwap Investigation? Senator Warren’s concerns center on two explosive allegations. First, she points to potential market manipulation involving World Liberty Financial…

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Decentralized exchanges let users trade crypto from non-custodial wallets via smart contracts and liquidity pools, cutting out centralized intermediaries and custodial risk. Summary DEXs are non-custodial trading platforms where users swap tokens directly via smart contracts instead of centralized intermediaries.​ Many DEXs use AMMs and liquidity pools, rewarding liquidity providers with fees but exposing them to impermanent loss and smart contract risk.​ DEXs expand DeFi access to new tokens without KYC but face issues such as network congestion, high fees, limited support, and code vulnerabilities. Decentralized exchanges, or DEXs, are cryptocurrency trading platforms that enable users to trade digital assets…

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