Author: NBTC
XRP dropped 3% in the past 24 hours, leading losses among major tokens as bitcoin (BTC) started the festive week in the red and Japanese bitcoin accumulator Metaplanet (3350) announced its biggest purchase. The Tokyo-listed company said it bought a record 619.70 BTC for 9.5 billion yen ($61 million) in a move that lifted its BTC holdings by 54%. BTC is still 1.5% lower over 24 hours, CoinGecko data shows, with ether (ETH), Cardano’s ADA, Solana’s SOL and dogecoin (DOGE) all down as much as 2%. Chainlink’s LINK and Tron’s TRX gained, while the broad-based CoinDesk 20 (CD20) index fell…
Tokenization platform Zoniqx taps Hedera to drive its tokenization agenda. The duo has a strong focus on sustainability amid the RWA push. Zoniqx, a global fintech company specializing in converting real-world assets into Security Tokens, intends to change the tokenization landscape with the Hedera network. Zoniqx is on track to leverage Hedera’s capabilities to transform Real-World Asset (RWA) in a sustainable way. Why Hedera? Zoniqx chose Hedera because of its high performance, security, and scalability. Companies seeking to optimize operations have turned to Hedera for solutions, ranging from safe data sharing to tokenized assets. Per security, Hedera’s consensus mechanism can…
At one point early Wednesday, Bitcoin analysts were saying that a worrying amount of BTC had been transferred onto exchanges, and the asset faced a steep sell wall on its way to a six-digit milestone. But that didn’t last very long. Last last night during U.S. trading hours, Bitcoin climbed as high as $103,679 according to CoinGecko data. And even now, as the Bitcoin price hovers at $103,511—having climbed nearly 8% compared to this time yesterday—it’s within striking distance of another new all-time high mark. So what have traders made of this? Judging by the order books, there won’t be…
Billy Markus, known on social media as Shibetoshi Nakamoto and cofounder of the iconic meme cryptocurrency Dogecoin (DOGE), has shared an unexpected success tip. Markus, known for his bold statements, has revealed what it takes to attract a huge following in the social media space. Power of DOGE and Musk In his post, Markus, who has 2.2 million followers on X, jokingly advised how anyone can replicate this. Markus says that to do this, one needs to “release a cryptocurrency worth $60 billion that the richest man in the world finds amusing.” The post suggests that his huge fan base…
Michael Saylor, co-founder and executive chairman at MicroStrategy firm that produces business intelligence software, has taken to his account on the X social media platform (well-known as Twitter in the past) to talk about Bitcoin in a regular BTC post he issues on a daily basis. Saylor’s celebratory Bitcoin message This time, Saylor’s tweet was related to the new historic peak scored by the world’s flagship cryptocurrency Bitcoin earlier today. Saylor tweeted: “Keep Your Promises #Bitcoin.” The AI-generated image features the Bitcoin evangelist holding a bottle of champaign, wearing a celebratory BTC hat with “100k” behind him in the background…
An analyst has predicted that VeChain (VET) could lead the bull market as its VeBetterDAO platform significantly promotes real sustainability compared to competitors. An analyst has predicted that VET could surge by 3000% to reach $0.63 from the current position of $0.060. VeChain’s VET has been one of the most successful cryptos in the ongoing bull market. Its 30-day price chart shows a staggering 125% surge, and its market cap is now $4.99 billion. Fascinatingly, an analyst identified as Prudent Sammy believes that the asset could lead the bull market to an unprecedented height. Nice thread, @PrudentSammy! Dive in to…
When Bitcoin (BTC) crossed the six-figure milestone today, breaching $100,000 for the first time, it did not just mark a historic moment in the cryptocurrency’s journey. It also reignited discussion about the foresight of Hal Finney, one of Bitcoin’s earliest supporters and a pioneer in the digital currency space. Back in January 2009, when Bitcoin was still obscure, Finney shared a bold thought experiment that has since become legendary in crypto circles. He figured that if Bitcoin took off and became the go-to global payment system, its value could theoretically match the total wealth of the world. He used the…
Dominik Schiener met Philippine Trade Secretary Cristina Aldeguer-Roque to explore integrating IOTA’s TWIN logistics network into Southeast Asia by 2025. IOTA’s Rebased protocol introduces a dual-contract system (EVM and MoveVM) enabling 50,000+ transactions per second with minimal latency. IOTA, a decentralized blockchain solution known for its scalability and efficiency, is ramping up its efforts in Southeast Asia. In a strategic move, Dominik Schiener, IOTA’s co-founder, engaged in an important discussion with Cristina Aldeguer-Roque, the Secretary of Trade for the Philippines. This meeting occurred during a high-profile international summit, setting the tone for IOTA’s expanding footprint in the region. It was…
Flamingo Finance has announced the team’s area of focus going into 2025 on its official Discord server, primarily centered on OrderBook+ 2.0 and the FLOCKS token. OrderBook+ 2.0 is a block-based order book that utilizes automated market makers and limit orders to establish a decentralized trading protocol with tightened spreads. FLOCKS is an evolution of FLUND, the single-sided staking index-like fund. OrderBook+ 2.0 Update Before 2024 winds down, the development team for Neo’s largest non-custodial exchange intends to add new token pairs that OrderBook+ 2.0 can support on the Neo N3 TestNet. Currently, OrderBook+ 2.0 supports trading for FLM, fUSDT,…
IOTA Rebased, the most significant upgrade in IOTA’s history, is on the cusp of approval with 98% community support, with voting expected to close on December 16. IOTA Rebased will bypass the lengthy production timeline of the previously explored IOTA 2.0 by providing L1 programmability, allowing for faster and more efficient development. The IOTA Rebased proposal is on the cusp of approval, with 98% of community members supporting the upgrade. The voting period, which started on December 2, 2024, is set to close on December 16, with token holders casting their ballots using the IOTA Firefly or Bloom wallet. IOTA…