Author: NBTC
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.
Maple, the onchain asset manager known for bridging institutional-grade finance with DeFi, has launched the first-ever perpetual trading integration for its yield-bearing stablecoin, syrupUSDC, on Drift Protocol — Solana’s leading decentralized perpetual futures exchange.—The move lets traders deposit syrupUSDC as margin while earning 7–8% APY, even when positions are open or capital is idle. This reduces the opportunity cost of holding collateral, giving traders a way to generate income that can offset funding fees or be reinvested for higher returns.To drive early adoption, Maple and Drift have deployed $100,000 in incentives, with an initial supply cap of $50 million for…
Ethereum currently hovers around the $3.5K mark. The market witnessed $77.19 million in ETH liquidations. The potent bearish trap set within the crypto market has pushed the assets into the red zone. The prices have lost momentum and slipped back to recent lows. With the Fear and Greed Index value holding at 52, the neutral sentiment is lingering across the market. However, the largest altcoin, Ethereum (ETH), followed suit and began trading on the downside. The altcoin’s attempt to ascend above the $3.7K range has failed and sunk to the previous lows. As per CMC data, ETH opened the day…
A truly exciting development is currently unfolding in the corporate world, capturing significant attention within the digital asset space. Nasdaq-listed Jeffs’ Brands is making a bold and strategic move, announcing plans to invest a substantial sum – up to $75 million – into an innovative Jeffs’ Brands crypto treasury strategy. This ambitious venture signals a significant and growing trend among publicly traded companies that are exploring advanced, AI-driven methods to manage their financial assets within the dynamic cryptocurrency landscape. What is Powering This AI Crypto Treasury Strategy? Jeffs’ Brands intends to strategically allocate its considerable capital across five major cryptocurrencies.…
The U.S. is poised to redefine global crypto regulation with a groundbreaking framework enabling clear token standards, innovation pathways, and compliance models tailored to blockchain’s real-world dynamics. Binance Boss Sees US Setting Global Standard With Innovation-Friendly Regulation Binance chief executive Richard Teng outlined his support for U.S. efforts to modernize digital asset oversight on social media platform X last week. He argued that the country is shifting from adapting decades-old securities rules to a framework that better reflects the realities of blockchain markets. “The U.S. is finally moving beyond trying to retrofit 80-year-old securities laws to blockchain technology. The combined…
A buzz recently swept through the cryptocurrency community as a significant Ethereum transfer caught the attention of market observers. Whale Alert, a prominent blockchain tracker, reported a massive movement of 20,000 ETH, valued at approximately $94.2 million, from crypto investment firm Abraxas Capital directly to the Bitfinex exchange. This substantial ETH whale transaction immediately sparked discussions about its potential implications for the broader crypto market impact, highlighting a notable institutional crypto movement. Such large-scale movements are always worth analyzing. What Just Happened? Decoding the ETH Whale Transaction On [Insert Date if available, otherwise omit], Whale Alert confirmed this notable movement.…
The world of decentralized finance just hit a massive milestone! Total lending protocol deposits have officially reached an astounding all-time-high of $100 billion. This significant achievement, reported by Unfolded via X, underscores the rapidly expanding trust and participation in the DeFi ecosystem. For anyone tracking the pulse of cryptocurrency lending, this figure is a clear signal of robust growth and increasing utility within the space. What’s Driving This Monumental Growth in Lending Protocol Deposits? This remarkable surge in lending protocol deposits isn’t happening in a vacuum. Several factors contribute to the escalating interest in DeFi lending platforms. Investors and users…
Stocks traded lower at open on Thursday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling nearly 200 points as the market reacted to a hotter-than-expected inflation report. Summary Stocks fell as the producer price index came in hotter than expected. Dow dropped sharply before showing a slight recovery, while Bitcoin slipped from all-time highs of $124k The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined nearly 200 points, or about 0.4%, as Wall Street digested the latest producer price index data. The S&P 500 also shed gains, slipping about 0.3% to move off record highs reached in the previous session. Overall sentiment around the…
The founders of HashFlare, a crypto mining company behind a $577 million Ponzi scheme, have escaped additional jail time after admitting to their roles in the scheme. Sergei Potapenko and Ivan Turõgin have been in custody for 16 months, and Seattle Federal Court Judge Robert Lasnik gave them time served in their sentencing hearings on Tuesday. He also ordered each to pay a $25,000 fine and complete 360 hours of community service while on supervised release, which is expected to be served in their native Estonia. The Department of Justice said on Tuesday that it’s considering whether it should appeal…
The world of digital assets is constantly evolving, and a significant development has just emerged for investors in Asia. Futu Securities, a prominent Chinese trading platform, has now opened up Solana trading Hong Kong to eligible retail and professional investors. This exciting move not only broadens investment horizons but also underscores the growing acceptance of cryptocurrencies in mainstream finance. What Does Futu’s Move Mean for Solana Trading Hong Kong? This recent announcement from Futu Securities, as reported by JinSe Finance, marks a pivotal moment for Solana trading Hong Kong. Investors can now directly engage with one of the most popular…
HashKey Cloud, a Web3 infrastructure service provider, has announced its strategic collaboration with OneInfinity by OneDegree, an Asian Web3 insurance leader on digital assets. The primary purpose of this partnership is to enhance client protection and facilitate secure participation in the decentralized finance (DeFi) and staking ecosystem by combining HashKey Cloud’s infrastructure with OneInfinity’s digital asset insurance solutions. Both platforms are built on Web3 technology, which strengthens their reputation for trust and security. 🎉🥂We’re excited to announce a brand new partnership with OneInfinity by OneDegree, Asia’s Web3 insurance leader on digital assets, to offer cutting-edge slashing insurance for cryptocurrency investors,…