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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.

Are you ready for the next wave in crypto trading? Kraken perpetual futures are now available, opening up dynamic new possibilities for eligible traders in specific regions. This strategic move by the prominent U.S. cryptocurrency exchange marks a significant expansion of its offerings, following its previous announcement to broaden its tokenized stock platform, xStocks, into Europe. The introduction of Kraken perpetual futures is a game-changer for many. It allows traders to speculate on the future price of cryptocurrencies without actually owning the underlying asset. This advanced financial instrument provides both flexibility and significant leverage opportunities. Understanding Kraken Perpetual Futures: A…

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The Ethereum Rainbow Chart, a logarithmic regression model designed to track Ethereum’s (ETH) long-term growth trajectory, has outlined a projected price spectrum for September 30, 2025. The outlook comes as Ethereum attempts to reclaim recent highs, with the second-ranked cryptocurrency by market cap having reached a record price of nearly $5,000. According to the chart, Ethereum could trade as low as $1,947 if it falls into the ‘Fire Sale’ zone, or climb as high as $21,101 if it enters ‘Maximum Bubble Territory.’ Between these extremes, the bands define different stages of sentiment: $2,401 in the ‘Undervalued’ zone, $2,849 in the…

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Carlyle Group Co-Chairman and Co-Founder David Rubenstein announced that he expects the Fed to cut interest rates by 25 basis points in September. Speaking on Bloomberg Surveillance, Rubenstein assessed President Donald Trump’s moves that have revived debates about the Fed’s independence and the markets’ reaction to them. Rubenstein stated that Trump’s attempt to remove Fed Board Member Lisa Cook is part of his goal to lower interest rates, saying, “The president wants interest rates lowered and is very determined on this issue. Jerome Powell has also signaled his expectation of a rate cut in his recent remarks.” Rubenstein stated that…

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The Etherlink ecosystem has expanded further with KuCoin introducing support for XTZ deposits and withdrawals directly on the network, as per the information shared with Finbold on September 11. The integration has driven additional activity on Etherlink, contributing to a record total value locked (TVL) of $60 million. $60 Million TVL. pic.twitter.com/c3NC52ICSb — Etherlink 🔗 (@etherlink) September 10, 2025 KuCoin integration strengthens access to Etherlink KuCoin users can now deposit and withdraw Tezos (XTZ) natively through the Etherlink network, providing faster access to the ecosystem with sub-500ms confirmations and near-zero fees for exchange operations. The move follows growing momentum for…

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Bitcoin’s raw computing might just keeps flexing, and on Friday the network notched yet another record — blasting its hashrate up to 1,057 exahash per second (EH/s) or 1.057 zettahash per second (ZH). Bitcoin’s Hashrate Roars to 1.057 ZH/s Another day, another record-breaker for Bitcoin’s global hashrate. On Sept. 12, 2025, data from hashrateindex.com showed the network cranking up to 1,057 EH/s at 6 a.m. Eastern. By 10 a.m., the network’s horsepower clocked in at 1,046.39 EH/s, with block intervals still racing ahead at an average of 9 minutes and 25 seconds. If block times keep zipping by quicker than…

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Amid strong ETF inflows in recent weeks and growing institutional interest in ETH treasuries, Ethereum’s validator entry queue hit its highest level in two years on Tuesday. There are currently 860,000 ETH, worth around $3.7 billion at today’s values, waiting in line, according to validator Everstake. Processing existing queues will likely take around 14 days, as no more than 1,800 validators can exit daily and only 900 can enter, Illia Otychenko, lead analyst at CEX.IO, told Decrypt. Everstake called the results “pretty striking,” as it hasn’t seen queues of this size since September 2023 after the Shanghai upgrade earlier that…

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Justin Sun invested $30 million in a Trump-backed crypto initiative, World Liberty Financial (WLF), signaling support for pro-crypto U.S. policies and potentially shifting market sentiment. This backing links political influence with crypto funding and may affect regulatory dynamics and investor confidence in U.S. digital-asset markets. Justin Sun invests $30 million in World Liberty Financial (WLF). Trump-backed group aims to leverage pro-crypto policy proposals to grow its platform. WLF shows a fully diluted market cap of $10.52 million; 24h +4.96%, 90d -53.58%, 24h volume $30,668.87 (CoinMarketCap data). Justin Sun $30 million investment in Trump-backed crypto project — read the core implications…

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Ethiopia is turning its surplus hydropower into a concrete source of revenue through Bitcoin mining. The country generates more electricity than its grid can handle. This is especially true for the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam. Instead of letting up to 11 percent of that capacity sit idle, Ethiopian Electric Power is selling this excess energy to Bitcoin miners. The price is roughly three to four cents per kilowatt-hour. Over the past ten months, this approach has brought in around fifty-five million dollars in foreign currency. Clearly, monetizing stranded power is doing more than just filling government coffers. Bitcoin Mining Revenue…

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Joe Mahavuthivanij—the co-founder and CEO of Twerk From Home, or TFH—wants to be the Dana White of twerking by legitimizing and growing the sport of exotic dancing.  The organization’s first tournament bounces into action on Saturday, as a group of dancers thrust themselves towards the final with a $10,000 grand prize. The TFH event will feature dancers from across the world, battling it out in head-to-head twerk-offs via their webcams—hence the “from home” branding. Meanwhile, viewers will vote with their wallets by purchasing “gifts” for the best dancer. Every cent of those gifts will go straight to the dancer, Mahavuthivanij…

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With bitcoin BTC$111,933.36 stuck just above $110,000 and ether (ETH) consolidating after hitting fresh records, Solana SOL$209.89 has emerged as a standout performer in the crypto market recently. The token traded around $211 on Monday, up 33% from early August lows, making it one of the best performers in the CoinDesk 20 Index in the past month. Against bitcoin, SOL has gained 34% over the past month, and it has strengthened 14% versus ETH since mid-August. The rally reflects a broader rotation into altcoins, analysts said. “The season of profit redistribution among holders of cryptocurrencies continues,” Sergei Gorev, head of…

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