Author: NBTC

In a landmark achievement for Ethereum scaling, the Arbitrum Layer 2 network has officially processed over 2.1 billion cumulative transactions, signaling a seismic shift in blockchain adoption and utility. The Arbitrum Foundation confirmed this staggering milestone in a year-end announcement, revealing a network now supporting more than 1,000 projects and securing roughly $20 billion in total value locked (TVL). This data, verified on-chain, underscores a pivotal moment where scaling solutions are transitioning from theoretical promise to foundational infrastructure for the decentralized web. Arbitrum Transactions Reach Unprecedented Scale The journey to 2.1 billion transactions represents a compound growth story rooted in…

The Ethereum Foundation announced that it has completed a sale of 5,000 $ETH in the over-the-counter (OTC) market. According to the foundation’s statement, the sale was conducted at an average price of $2,042.96 per $ETH. The statement indicated that the OTC counterparty to the transaction was the crypto investment company Bitmine. Such OTC transactions are typically preferred to limit price volatility in the market and prevent large-scale selling from creating sudden price impacts on exchanges. Bitmine is known for consistently accumulating $ETH, similar to Michael Saylor’s Strategy company, and the company has no plans to sell $ETH anytime soon. Therefore,…

Milo Tops $100 Million in Crypto Mortgages, Record $12 Million Home Loan Milo, a Miami-based financial technology firm focused on crypto-backed lending, announced it has originated more than $100 million in crypto mortgages, marking a milestone in the use of digital assets as collateral for home financing and purchasing. The company said the total includes its largest single transaction to date, a $12 million crypto mortgage, as demand grows among institutional and high net worth borrowers seeking alternatives to traditional mortgage structures. Milo’s crypto mortgage product allows clients to pledge Bitcoin to secure financing for home purchases without selling their…

The bank drafted a proposal with a progressive view on the use of digital assets, recognizing them not as money but as a representation of real assets. The central bank will be in charge of stablecoins, while the Financial Superintendence will oversee VASPs. Central Bank of Colombia Prepares to Introduce Digital Assets Law Draft Colombia is taking firm steps to bring clarity to the local virtual assets sector, which now operates in a gray zone. The Central Bank of Colombia has finalized a draft to regulate the cryptocurrency industry activities, with a focus on recognizing the innovation that digital assets…

Robinhood’s February data show crypto notional volumes up 9% to $25b while equity, options and event contracts shrink, proving speculative energy has rotated back into coins. Summary Crypto notional trading hit $25.0b in February, up 9% month‑on‑month and 74% year‑on‑year, with $9.4b on the app and $15.6b routed through Bitstamp. Equity notional volume fell to $194.4b, down 14% from January, while options contracts slipped 10% to 180.3m, underscoring cooling risk appetite outside coins. Event contracts plunged 29% versus January, signalling that speculative flow is rotating away from Robinhood’s prediction markets and back into volatile crypto names. Robinhood’s February numbers are…

Bitkub, a popular crypto exchange, has partnered with 0G Labs, a renowned decentralized AI infrastructure provider. The partnership aims to redefine the way the data is analyzed, processed, and used in blockchain ecosystems. As Bitkub mentioned in its official social media announcement, the development attempts to integrate the robust capabilities of 0G Labs into its network. So, the move will provide consumers with smarter tools and enhanced insights to navigate the Web3 network. ⚡️Bitkub Exchange x 0G Labs: Entering the Era of Decentralized AI! 💜.Bitkub Exchange is excited to announce a strategic partnership with 0G Labs @0G_labs, a global leader…

High-net-worth investors and major liquidity providers have been withdrawing large amounts of Ethereum from centralized exchanges over the past few days. These moves highlight a stark divergence between the digital asset’s stagnant price action and its underlying network growth. Ethereum Whales Keep Accumulating as Price Action Fails to Follow The most significant accumulation stems from an unidentified entity, tracked by EyeOnChain under the wallet prefix “0x8E34.” Since March 11, this wallet has systematically withdrawn 80,157 $ETH from exchanges. The massive position, valued at approximately $165.7 million at press time, was acquired at an average price of $2,078.89. A major whale…

COIN gained in post‑Q4 earnings as 2025 volume jumped 156% despite Wall St skepticism. Summary Coinbase total trading volume grew 156% YoY in 2025, with crypto trading market share roughly doubling versus the prior year. Assets on COIN have tripled over 3 years, while 12 products, including $USDC and Coinbase One, each now generate over $100m in annualized revenue. Armstrong says ~5 GSIBs and about half of major institutions already work with COIN, arguing GAAP noise hides profitability and that Wall St still underestimates the stock. Coinbase Global Inc. Chief Executive Officer Brian Armstrong has attributed Wall Street’s skepticism of…

The U.S. CLARITY Act negotiations slowed after banks opposed a White House compromise on stablecoin rewards. Crypto companies want stablecoin rewards of 3–4% to attract users and compete with traditional payment systems. Banks fear stablecoins could pull up to $500 billion from deposits, reducing lending capacity. Meanwhile, the SEC will host an April 16 roundtable to discuss future rules for digital assets. The U.S. crypto bill has hit a roadblock after banks said they cannot support a White House plan on stablecoin rewards. Because of this disagreement, talks have slowed down. Now many are watching the April 16 roundtable by…

PlaysOut, a high-performance, multi-engine gaming infrastructure platform designed to integrate mini-games with Web3 monetization, has disclosed its strategic partnership with Ads3, a Web3>Web3 ecosystem. The hidden purpose behind this collaboration is to drive scalable growth in Web3 gaming for easy user acquisition. Partnership AnnouncementPlaysOut × @ads3_ai PlaysOut is pleased to announce a new partnership with @ads3_ai, establishing a foundation for collaboration across Web3 advertising intelligence, user acquisition strategies, and scalable gaming ecosystem growth.Both teams will… pic.twitter.com/CvYQrPMlRA — PlaysOut (@itplaysout) March 17, 2026 Both platforms are playing an important role in their separate domains in a proper, systematic, and efficient way.…