Author: NBTC

THE US CLARITY Act, which aims to provide the US crypto industry with more regulatory clarity, will likely be finalized in May, according to Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz. “So this is going to get done. It probably gets done in May. I would say the first week of May is when it goes to the committee, and then, you know, soon after Trump will be signing this thing in June,” Novogratz told SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci on a podcast published to YouTube on Friday. “It’s wildly important for it to get done for both Democrats and Republicans,” Novogratz…

In a significant display of institutional activity within the cryptocurrency sector, an anonymous entity has executed a massive $150 million transfer of Bitcoin to a leading exchange, a move that market analysts are scrutinizing for its potential implications on asset liquidity and price stability. This substantial deposit of 2,000 cbBTC tokens to Coinbase, first reported by blockchain analytics firm EmberCN, follows a major acquisition by the same address earlier this year and presents a clear profit opportunity should the assets be liquidated. The transaction underscores the continued, sophisticated movement of capital by large-scale investors in the digital asset space, often…

The Over Foundation announced a complete service suspension for the Over Protocol yesterday evening, citing severe financial difficulties. This sudden Over Protocol shutdown halts all core operations, including OverWallet, OverNode, RPC endpoints, and the block explorer. Users now face a complete loss of access to their digital assets and network functionality. Over Protocol Shutdown: What Services Are Affected? The foundation confirmed that every user-facing and infrastructure service is now offline. The OverWallet, a primary tool for managing tokens, no longer processes transactions. OverNode, which allowed users to run nodes, has stopped functioning. RPC endpoints, critical for developers to interact with…

Bitcoin is sitting between two important chart signals, and both point to support zones that traders cannot ignore. One chart shows buyers defending the $67,000 area now, while the other suggests the market may still dip toward $57,000 to $58,000 before a stronger move begins. Bitcoin Finds Key Support at CME AVWAP Cluster The chart shared by Cantonese Cat suggests Bitcoin CME futures are testing an important support cluster near $67,000, where several technical signals now meet. On the monthly chart, price sits close to an anchored VWAP from the last cycle bottom, another anchored VWAP from the last cycle…

Crypto investment products continued their momentum last week, signaling resilience to geopolitical stress and strengthening the case for Bitcoin’s role as a safe-haven asset. Crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) recorded $1.06 billion in inflows last week, led by $793 million into Bitcoin (BTC), CoinShares reported on Monday. The inflows mark three consecutive weeks of positive flows totaling $2.7 billion, driving net inflows to around $1.2 billion year-to-date. CoinShares’ head of research, James Butterfill, said the rising momentum over the past few weeks underscores the resilience of digital assets, particularly Bitcoin, as a “relative safe haven” compared with other asset classes. Since…

Industry leaders and financial experts have issued a sharp rebuke of the South African National Treasury’s Draft Capital Flow Management Regulations 2026, calling the proposal a regressive move that mirrors apartheid-era economic controls. Key Takeaways: National Treasury draft replaces 1961 rules with 2026 digital asset controls despite Sidley’s objections. VALR CEO Ehsani warns of a 1 million rand fine as 1961-era logic threatens to drive crypto investment away. A foundation may be formed in 2026 to challenge the Treasury’s lack of clarity on crypto surrender thresholds. An Outdated Framework A controversial proposal by the South African National Treasury to overhaul…

Coinbase is moving to strengthen its derivatives offering around $XRP, introducing a new trading mechanism that could make the asset more attractive to large institutional players. Key Points Coinbase will launch a Trade at Settlement (TAS) feature for $XRP derivatives starting May 1, 2026. TAS lets traders execute $XRP futures at official settlement prices, reducing exposure to intraday volatility. The feature targets institutional players using block trades, offering more controlled and risk-managed execution. $XRP ETFs saw $1.28B in inflows, marking eight straight days of positive momentum despite minor outflows. $XRP Included in New Trade at Settlement (TAS) Feature In a…

Aionet Chain, a decentralized artificial intelligence (AI-Powered) blockchain network, is pleased to announce its strategic partnership with NodeFi Protocol, a specialized decentralized finance (DeFi) framework built to open liquidity from traditionally illiquid assets. The basic purpose of this collaboration is to create a scalable, decentralized infrastructure that combines AI, computing power, and node networks. 💠 #Aionet_Chain x @NodeFiProtocol ⭐️ #NodeFi — powering decentralized infrastructure with scalable node networks and on-chain resource coordination.⚡ Together, we’re accelerating intelligent ecosystems where AI, compute, and decentralized networks converge. pic.twitter.com/NPhYCdLycs — AionetChain (@AionetChain_AI) April 28, 2026 This collaboration pays much focus on merging AI ecosystems,…

Bitcoin has consistently been considered as a centerpiece for crypto-economic theory and its representation as “Digital Gold”. Recent data from Fidelity clearly demonstrates that Bitcoin’s role as a measurable indicator of market performance is firmly established as a reality, not just a theory. A recent flow analysis of Exchange-Traded Products (ETPs) reveals a notable shift of institutional capital from Bitcoin to gold during local market peaks. However, there is now a rapidly increasing amount of institutional investment flowing back into Bitcoin. This shift suggests that Bitcoin is increasingly being viewed as a preferred safe haven during today’s uncertain macroeconomic environment.…

Crypto wealth platform Abra said it plans to go public through a merger with special purpose acquisition company New Providence Acquisition Corp. III in a deal that values the firm at $750 million. The combined company will be renamed Abra Financial Inc. and is expected to list on Nasdaq under the ticker ABRX, according to an announcement. The transaction could deliver as much as $300 million in cash from the SPAC’s trust account, though the final amount depends on shareholder redemptions and deal expenses. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, Abra provides a range of services for crypto…