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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.

Ethereum remains in a corrective structure, but the recent price behaviour suggests the market is attempting to stabilize after a prolonged downside phase. Current price action is compressing near key technical levels, making the next directional move increasingly important. Ethereum Price Analysis: The Daily Chart On the daily chart, ETH has slightly broken above the broader descending channel that has defined the price action for several months. The recent advance has pushed the asset back toward the upper boundary of this structure, resulting in a local bullish breakout attempt above the short-term channel dynamics. However, this breakout lacks strong momentum…

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Arthur Hayes, a well-known figure in the cryptocurrency market, shared a noteworthy price scenario for Bitcoin. Hayes, an investor and CIO of the Maelstrom fund, argued that the Fed is effectively printing money through a new program, suggesting that the price of Bitcoin could rise to $200,000 in the first three months of 2026. In his latest analysis, Hayes drew attention to a new program the Fed calls “Reserve Management Purchases” (RMP). While the Fed defines this program as a technical liquidity management tool, according to Hayes, the effects of RMP are identical to those of classic quantitative easing (QE)…

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AscendEX, a prominent crypto exchange, has collaborated with NOW Chain, a popular mobile-first blockchain ecosystem. The partnership marks a key move to integrate cutting-edge blockchain technology into mobile applications. As per AscendEX’s official X announcement, the initiative merges its worldwide crypto trading network with the next-gen Proof of Mobile (PoM) platform of NOW Chain. Hence, the development is poised to improve secure, scalable, and seamless blockchain transfers. 🙌We’re exctied to partner with @NOWChainXNOW Chain bridges the gap between digital innovation and real-world applications with its Proof of Mobile (PoM) platform, ensuring secure and seamless transactions.🚀Together, we’re excited to shape the…

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Key Takeaways Bitmine Immersion Technologies surpasses 659,000 staked Ethereum, valued at over $2 billion. The company’s total crypto holding includes over 4 million ETH, representing 3.4% of the total Ethereum supply. Bitmine Immersion Technologies, the Ethereum treasury giant led by Thomas “Tom” Lee, has boosted its staked Ethereum holdings to 659,219 ETH worth over $2 billion, according to a Monday press release. Bitmine has recently partnered with three staking partners as it gears up to roll out its commercial ‘Made in America Validator Network’ (MAVAN) this year. The company closed 2025 with a treasury expansion, adding 32,977 ETH in the…

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Stablecoins could process more transaction volume than the US Automated Clearing House system in 2026, as regulatory clarity and rising adoption expand their usage, according to a new forecast. Galaxy Research, the research arm of digital asset company Galaxy Digital, pointed to existing transaction data and regulatory developments to support its prediction, noting that “stablecoin transactions already eclipse major credit card networks such as Visa and now process roughly half the transaction volume of the automated clearing house (ACH) system.” Thad Pinakiewicz, vice president of research, said stablecoin supply has continued to grow at a 30%–40% compound annual growth rate,…

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ArtGis Finance announces a strategic partnership with OptiView to combine Blockchain Infrastructure and Artificial Intelligence to create a Complete Asset Intelligence Solution. Digital Asset Investors are faced with increasing Complexity in managing their Digital Assets on Multiple Blockchains. This alliance will make it easier to manage portfolios of Digital Assets and provide meaningful intelligence across Multiple Blockchain Networks. Breaking the Multi-Chain Complexity Gap The fragmentation of the blockchain ecosystem has presented many problems for individuals trying to manage their assets across multiple different networks. According to DeFi Llama, total value locked is spread across more than 200 different blockchains, and…

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Ethereum (ETH) founder Vitalik Buterin has clarified the blockchain’s true purpose, and that is, its infrastructure provides freedom under stress. In a post on X, he maintains that Ethereum is not just a better fintech platform but one of resilience. Ethereum built for user sovereignty, not efficiency Buterin argues that speed, convenience, and higher yields are not the core purpose of Ethereum but user sovereignty. That is a system that continues to function even when under pressure, censorship, failure or crisis. The Ethereum founder pushed back on the framing of crypto as a system of faster payment, cheaper transactions, and…

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Italy’s capital markets take a step into on-chain finance as the country’s first tokenized structured note reaches private investors through a major bank’s wealth platform. UniCredit and BlockInvest complete first tokenized investment product for Italian private clients Product structure and blockchain-based lifecycle management Tokenization, regulation, and efficiency gains Strategic relevance for Italian markets UniCredit and BlockInvest complete first tokenized investment product for Italian private clients On December 19, 2025 in Milan, BlockInvest supported UniCredit in issuing Italy’s first tokenized structured note for private investors within the bank’s Wealth Management segment. The transaction, executed by UniCredit and managed via Weltix‘s digital…

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Salvo Games, a Web3-based decentralized gaming entity, has partnered with BlockSec Arena, a next-gen Web3 security infrastructure platform. The partnership endeavors to advance the Web3 ecosystem’s security and resilience. As Salvo Games mentioned in its X announcement, the development is set to integrate cutting-edge community-led security mechanisms and auditing tools. Hence, this move aims to minimize risks associated with decentralized platforms and smart contracts. 🤝 Excited to partner with @BlockSec_Arena — an AI-powered security infrastructure for a safer Web3! 🛡️Block Sec Arena combines AI auditing tools and a global white-hat community to help projects manage risks and respond to vulnerabilities…

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Ethereum has broken bullish from a multi-week triangle near $3,000, but weak volume and nearby resistance raise concerns that the move may be a bull trap. Summary Ethereum broke out of a multi-week triangle but volume failed to confirm strength. Price has stalled at the 0.618 Fibonacci and value area high resistance. Failure to reclaim resistance increases the probability of a bull trap and pullback. Ethereum (ETH) price has finally resolved its prolonged consolidation, breaking bullish from a tightening triangle structure that had been forming over the past few weeks. While triangle breakouts often mark the beginning of directional moves,…

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