Author: NBTC
While several financial firms are racing to launch an XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF), the biggest name in the room—BlackRock—is staying quiet. Despite 15 XRP ETF filings from firms like Grayscale, Bitwise, and even Canary Capital, BlackRock has made no move. But their silence may be more strategic than it seems. An expert’s conversation with a BlackRock insider revealed two dates to watch: May 1 and June 9. The reason behind these dates remains under wraps, but there’s growing speculation that something major could be brewing. Why Is BlackRock Holding Back? BlackRock’s hesitation isn’t because they dislike XRP. According to industry…
A legal notice on Craig Wright’s website warning visitors that he’s not the inventor of Bitcoin is still up, despite a UK court order demanding its publication expiring almost five months ago. Wright was issued the order on July 16, 2024, after losing a high court case in which he tried to argue that he was Bitcoin’s pseudonymous inventor, Satoshi Nakamoto. A judge ordered him to display the notice on his website for six months, and despite this order expiring on January 16, the notice remains. Wright was also ordered to put up the notice on his X and Slack…
Solana-based Pipe Network is rewarding users who offer bandwidth for testing its decentralized content delivery system. On May 1, at the Token2049 conference in Dubai, Pipe Network announced incentives for node operators who contribute computing power. This infrastructure will be used to power its decentralized content delivery network built on Solana. Dubbed PipeQuest, the rewards program will support engagement with the Pipe Network testnet. It will incentivize node operators, community participation, and network demand ahead of its mainnet launch, scheduled for summer 2025. Pipe Network wants to build the internet on Solana The ultimate goal of the initiative is to…
Bitcoin hovered between $95,977 to $96,169 over the last hour with a market capitalization of $1.90 trillion and a 24-hour trading volume of $29.88 billion. Trading occurred within a tight intraday range between $93,333 and $96,244, as the market showed signs of both upward momentum and cautious consolidation. Bitcoin The daily chart indicates a strong bullish momentum initiated in mid-April, pushing bitcoin beyond the consolidation phase marked by a prior low near $74,400. This bullish push has carried prices up toward a psychological resistance band between $96,000 and $97,000. The increasing volume observed on green candles adds credibility to the…
A viral fake rumour swept the internet yesterday, and the crypto community did not keep calm. Rumors claimed that the SEC was set to declare XRP as an official U.S. strategic reserve asset, with a major announcement seemingly coming from Paul Atkins at 1:00 PM EST. However, the XRP community quickly called for sources, as there was no official confirmation or announcement regarding this development. “So in less than 30 minutes we will hear that XRP is the strategic reserve?” a user questioned, which showed skepticism. 🚨JUST IN🚨@SECGov is preparing to announce that $XRP will officially become a strategic reserve…
Google is rolling out a privacy-focused upgrade to its Wallet service that uses zero-knowledge proof (ZKP) technology for age verification, per a release. The company said that the dating app Bumble, among others, will be one of the first partners to use this system. Bumble will use digital IDs issued through Google Wallet for user verification, while ZKPs will handle age confirmation. The move allows users to prove they’re old enough to access certain apps or websites without revealing their birthdates or personal identifying data. ZKP is one of the biggest use cases for blockchains apart from real-world assets and…
649,600 BTC bought between $95,193–$97,437. Support worth $61.6B could protect BTC from dips. Key downside support lies at $93,625 and $91,521. Bitcoin is showing signs of a sustained recovery after weeks of consolidation, with technical indicators suggesting a possible move towards the $100,000 mark. Recent on-chain data and trading patterns hint at renewed bullish sentiment as investors hold their positions, potentially creating strong support at current levels. As central banks maintain cautious policy stances and institutional interest in crypto remains elevated, Bitcoin is once again emerging as a focal point for traders seeking high-upside opportunities. This rebound also coincides with…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Trust Wallet’s new Stablecoin Earn feature aims to transform idle digital dollars into active opportunities, without compromising self-custody or simplicity. Stablecoins have long been considered the quiet workhorses of the cryptocurrency economy, stable in value, practical in use, yet often overlooked when it comes to unlocking their full financial potential. But as decentralized finance (DeFi) matures and stablecoins gain broader traction, new possibilities are emerging beyond simply holding digital dollars. Trust Wallet, one of the leading self-custody crypto wallets,…
The growth and development of Shibarium, the Shiba Inu Ethereum layer-2 scaling solution, is paving the way for new milestones. Data from Shibariumscan shows that the protocol is on the verge of breaking a new adoption record regarding total address count. Shibarium address outlook According to the current Shibarium outlook, the total number of registered addresses on the network has reached 199,199,906 since its inception. With this figure, the layer-2 scaling solution is just about 800,094 away from hitting the 200 million addresses milestone. Shibarium is not new to breaking milestones. As reported earlier by U.Today, the protocol recorded a…
Sam Altman-backed World project has announced a collaboration with U.S. technology firm Match Group, the company behind renowned dating apps like OkCupid, Tinder, and Hinge. On May 1, Sam Altman’s iris-scanning blockchain project is teaming up with Match Group’s portfolio of dating apps to bring World’s unique identification code into the online dating world. The company’s collection of dating apps include Tinder, Match.com, Meetic, OkCupid, Hinge, Plenty of Fish and OurTime among others. The collaboration would deploy World Chain (WLD)’s permissionless identity protocol, World ID, into Match Group dating apps to verify whether the profile owner is a real human…