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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

BlackRock sends $181 million in Bitcoin, Ether to Coinbase amid crypto sell-off

By NBTC29/03/2026

BlackRock deposited $181 million in digital assets on Coinbase Prime today during a slump in crypto markets that pushed Bitcoin and altcoins lower. According to Arkham Intel data, 612 BTC, worth around $41 million, and 68,567 Ethereum, worth approximately $140 million, were transferred from a wallet owned by the leading asset manager. While BlackRock’s transfers may not involve selling and could be part of a dip-buying strategy, they have caught notice amid mixed demand for exchange-traded products and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty. The deposit took place amid a sharp crypto market retreat, with Bitcoin sliding from above $68,000 to approximately $66,300…

Regulation

Strategy hasn’t sold any STRC shares despite advertising on X

By NBTC29/03/2026

Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) has been using its X marketing budget to advertise STRC, its quasi-pegged, 11.25% dividend-yielding preferred share. Unfortunately, that expensive, direct response ad campaign didn’t yield any results for shareholders last week. For the week of February 2-8, Strategy didn’t sell any new shares of STRC nor any other preferred shares. It only succeeded in taking out the bid on its common stock, MSTR, to raise capital from its so-called at-the-market (ATM) shareholder dilution program. Worse, its ad campaign didn’t yield any results in the prior week. From January 26 to February 1, the company failed to sell…

Legal

Kalshi joins Polymarket in sweeping user bans to head off insider trading

By NBTC29/03/2026

Two major prediction market platforms, Kalshi and Polymarket, on Monday announced new trading guardrails to address insider trading amid mounting concerns of market manipulation on recent event contracts. It comes the same day that US lawmakers introduced a bipartisan bill to ban event contracts that resemble a “sports bet” or “casino-style game.” Kalshi on Monday said it would preemptively ban political candidates from trading on their own campaigns and those known to be involved in college and professional sports, such as athletes, personnel, and referees. Kalshi’s ban followed just hours after rival Polymarket revealed comparatively broader prohibitions to ban users…

Exchanges

Kalshi Approved for Margin Trading After Affiliate Kinetic Markets Gets FCM Registration

By NBTC29/03/2026

Kalshi gained regulatory approval to offer margin trading after its affiliate Kinetic Markets LLC was registered as a futures commission merchant with the National Futures Association on March 24, 2026. Kalshi Margin Trading Approved The NFA filing lists Kinetic Markets as both an FCM and swap firm. Bloomberg was the first to report on the NFA filing. Kalshi Inc. holds a 10% or greater financial interest in the entity. Co-founders Tarek Mansour and Luana Lopes Lara are named as indirect owners, with Lior Samuel Hirschfeld serving as CEO of Kinetic, Sam Rosner as CFO, and Joshua Andrew Beardsley as chief…

Mining

Bitcoin Mining Companies Are Shifting to the AI Sector Every Day

By NBTC29/03/2026

A notable transformation is taking place in the Bitcoin ($BTC) mining sector. According to a recently published industry report, mining companies are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure due to increasing cost pressures and declining profitability. Specifically, the average production cost for publicly traded mining companies is expected to rise to approximately $80,000 per coin by the fourth quarter of 2025, while the Bitcoin price is projected to hover around $70,000. This translates to a loss of approximately $20,000 per coin across the sector. This situation seriously calls into question the sustainability of the current business…

Blockchain

DTCC Tokenization Push and Ripple Prime NSCC Integration

By NBTC29/03/2026

DTCC’s Tokenization Push and Ripple Prime’s NSCC Entry Signal a New Era in Institutional Finance Market attention is shifting toward a bold claim from the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), entailing a future where global markets are fully tokenized, and potentially much sooner than expected. In a recent interview, the DTCC leadership suggested that the industry could compress decades of financial market evolution into roughly 50 weeks, reflecting an ускорated drive toward a tokenized financial infrastructure. The vision is expansive, with assertions that “someday everything will tokenize” and plans to support large-scale institutional value on a unified, modernized platform.…

Ethereum

$765 Million ETH Changes Hands As Whales Anchor Ethereum Price Above $2,000

By NBTC29/03/2026

Ethereum ($ETH) is trading at $2,068, pressing directly against the 0.236 Fibonacci level at $2,055. The token has been pulled in two directions simultaneously — long-term holders booking profits from elevated cost bases while whale-tier addresses absorb that supply to prevent a structural breakdown. The $2,000 level is the line separating these two forces. Which cohort wins determines the next significant move. Old $ETH Holders Are Selling The Glassnode HODL Waves chart tracking the 3-to-5 year holding cohort spans December 26, 2025, through March 26, 2026. That band held relatively stable between 14.2% and 14.4% of total $ETH supply from…

Regulation

Argentina's Inflation Miracle in the Spotlight as Statistics Chief Resigns

By NBTC29/03/2026

The resignation of Marco Lavagna, the head of Argentina’s statistics institute, has put the inflation index in the public eye. The resignation comes after Milei’s government delayed the implementation of a new inflation index, which could alter the figures this year. Argentina’s Statistics Chief Resigns Over New Inflation Index Delays Argentina’s inflation miracle is in the spotlight, as a new method to calculate it might put Milei’s economic measures in a less favorable light. The resignation of Marco Lavagna, head of the national statistics agency Indec, has put Argentina’s economic reports under public scrutiny, as the official left his post…

Legal

SEC’s top enforcer clashed over Trump cases before quitting: Report

By NBTC29/03/2026

The US Securities and Exchange Commission's former top enforcement official reportedly clashed with the regulator’s top brass before resigning last week, with part of the reason being how the agency handled cases involving those close to US President Donald Trump. Margaret Ryan, the ex-director of the SEC's Division of Enforcement, wanted to pursue fraud and other charges in cases involving those in Trump’s orbit, but was resisted by SEC Chair Paul Atkins and other Republican political appointees, Reuters reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter. Two cases that created tension between Ryan and the SEC’s top officials involved…

Exchanges

Revolut Stablecoin Volume on Polygon Tops $1.2B

By NBTC29/03/2026

Revolut has crossed a major milestone in its crypto journey. The company’s stablecoin volume on Polygon has now passed $1.2 billion. This growth shows how fast blockchain payments are moving into everyday use. It also shows how fintech firms are using stablecoins for real world transfers. 🚨BULLISH: REVOLUT STABLECOIN VOLUME ON POLYGON CROSSES $1.2 BILLION@Revolut's cumulative stablecoin volume on @Polygon has grown past the $1.2 billion mark. The fintech giant drove a staggering $10.5 billion worth of stablecoin volume across all chains it supports in 2025.… pic.twitter.com/DfI34844uj — BSCN (@BSCNews) March 28, 2026 Revolut reported $10.5 billion in total stablecoin…