Author: NBTC

Ethereum (ETH), the leading altcoin, has shed over 11% of its value in the last seven days. Within this period, whales in the ecosystem have redistributed 110,000 ETH worth millions of dollars. Renowned on-chain crypto analyst Ali Martinez highlighted this development to show declining Ethereum ownership by whales. Regional tensions add pressure to Ethereum price action The development has sparked anticipation of possible major price movement in the coming days for Ethereum. Notably, redistributions such as this suggest that Ethereum is spreading from just a few large holders into multiple addresses. The movement could mean several things, such as potential…

Circle, a global financial technology company known as the issuer of the USD Coin ($USDC) stablecoin, is pleased to introduce ‘Circle Foundation’. The purpose of this circle foundation is to improve the global financial resilience that strengthens financial systems and economic participation. This foundation will support many organizations that operate in the USA. Introducing Circle Foundation, advancing financial resilience and inclusion for people and communities around the world.Seeded by Circle’s Pledge 1% equity commitment, the Foundation will support organizations that:→ Strengthen financial systems for small businesses in the… pic.twitter.com/H3fJlSIAQD — Circle (@circle) December 2, 2025 Circle Foundation offers 1% pledge…

South Korea’s Democratic Party to present a party-line bill for the Digital Asset Basic Act early next month after failing to come to an agreement with the Bank of Korea and the Financial Services Commission. The Digital Asset Basic Act would create a broad regulatory framework for digital assets, such as the issuance of won-pegged stablecoins. The SK Democratic Party has been advocating for the passage of the Digital Asset Basic Act to institutionalize the won-pegged stablecoin. During this process, the government’s proposals contained conflicting points. One proposal suggested that a unanimous agreement body is necessary for issuance permission, and…

United Arab Emirates-based digital asset manager Further Asset Management has partnered with Canadian crypto investment firm 3iQ to launch a $100 million hedge fund targeting institutional investors seeking structured exposure to cryptocurrencies, including a Bitcoin-denominated share class that reinvests gains directly into BTC. According to a Wednesday announcement, the Further x 3iQ Alpha Digital Fund is a market-neutral, multi-strategy vehicle designed to deliver risk-managed exposure to liquid crypto markets under an institutional framework. The fund was seeded with capital from institutional investors, family offices and sovereign backers. “We’re providing institutional-grade, risk-managed and scalable access to digital assets, including Bitcoin, within…

A judge in Massachusetts is on his way toward issuing a preliminary injunction to stop Kalshi’s sports prediction contracts there, agreeing with state authorities that they’re potentially violating its sports-betting laws. Superior Court Justice Christopher Barry-Smith issued a ruling on Tuesday that says the court is on its way this week toward prohibiting Kalshi “from offering sports-related event contracts in the absence of the required license under the Sports Wagering Law.” The judge said that the state needs to propose its injunction tomorrow in such a way that it doesn’t derail people’s existing contracts, then by Friday Kalshi has to…

ETH is still trading defensively, with the Ethereum price sitting around $2,970, pinned near the lower Bollinger Band on the daily chart and below every key moving average. ETH/USDT — daily chart with candlesticks, EMA20/EMA50 and volume. Main scenario from the daily chart: still bearish, but nearing a decision point Daily trend and EMAs Daily RSI Daily MACD Daily Bollinger Bands Daily ATR (volatility) Daily pivot levels Market context: risk-off, BTC-dominant environment Lower timeframes: intraday bounce inside a larger downtrend 1H chart: weak but stabilizing 15m chart: micro balance in a bearish regime Ethereum price scenarios from here Bullish scenario:…

During his appearance at the World Economic Forum, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong took aim at the banking sector’s lobbying efforts. He has told CNBC’s Squawk Box that incumbent financial institutions are using regulatory capture to stifle the growth of the stablecoin market. The “level playing field” argument The ability of stablecoin issuers to pass rewards on to consumers is at the heart of the dispute. Armstrong argues that legislative hurdles are being put in place specifically to insulate banks from this competitive pressure. “I think Americans should be able to earn more money on their money,” Armstrong said. “Banks should…

Veera has officially introduced its Ethena USDe Vault, and this is a new move in generating yield-generating opportunities for users of stablecoins. Stated in a social media post, the live vault will enable the USDe, Ethena synthetic dollar, to work directly in the onchain neobank system of Veera. The merger enhances the positioning of Veera as a platform aimed at earning, investing, borrowing, and spending digital assets in a single interface. Veera × @ethena_labs Vault is live🟣Put your $USDe ~ a synthetic dollar backed by delta-neutral positions across BTC, ETH, and other crypto assets ~ to work!Earn yield generated from…

For years, debates about Bitcoin versus Ethereum felt like watching extreme opinions clash in petty online arguments. But the 2024 spot ETF approvals changed everything. What once gave the impression of a tribal war has become a legitimate question for institutional portfolios: which asset deserves more weight as we head into 2026? Both have earned their stripes. Bitcoin secured its “digital gold” narrative, while Ethereum established itself as the world’s decentralized computer. The question isn’t whether they belong in serious portfolios anymore but how to balance them. And that depends on understanding what actually drives their prices beyond the endless…

Investment giant BlackRock has changed its tune on long-term U.S. government bonds, saying a flood of spending on artificial intelligence could make borrowing more expensive. The firm’s research division said Tuesday it’s now bearish on these bonds after sitting on the fence before. The outlook covers the next six to 12 months. Here’s the issue: Tech companies are getting ready to borrow hundreds of billions of dollars to pay for AI projects. Their balance sheets look solid, but this new debt is piling on top of what the U.S. government already owes, more than $38 trillion as previously reported by…