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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.

Legal

Sage Capital Launches Private Banking Service to Offer Full Crypto Services to Institutions

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Sage Capital is expanding beyond crypto prime brokerage services by launching a private banking service designed for crypto professionals. It has also introduced a proprietary unified trading platform for liquidity, execution, risk management, and Transaction Cost Analysis (TCA). Integrating End-to-End Crypto Services Announced today (Monday), the company can now enable hedge funds, asset managers, trading firms, brokers, corporate treasuries, and digital asset treasuries to connect banking, market access, capital, and technology through one regulated counterparty. Nathan Sage, CEO at Sage Capital Management “We have created a single environment, with unified onboarding, which connects every part of the financial workflow for…

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Mining

Meta and Microsoft continue going big on AI Spending. Here's how bitcoin miners could benefit

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Shares of bitcoin mining companies that have shifted business plans to cater to artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure were big winners in 2025, a run they continued into the new year. And if big tech's earnings this year are any indications, they might continue to reap the benefit of the pivot. Fourth-quarter results and 2026 outlooks released Wednesday evening from tech giants Meta (META) and Microsoft (MSFT) — both of which put AI investment at the center of their growth strategies for this year and beyond — suggest no slowdown in the AI spending binge. “We are only at the beginning…

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Ethereum

Why is Ethereum’s validator entry queue congested?

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The entry queue to become an Ethereum validator now stands at 3,114,842 $ETH with a wait time of 54 days and 2 hours, according to data from Validator Queue, creating the longest entry queue in over a year as institutional investors pour capital into the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency network. The last time that exit queues dominated was in December 2025, after reaching a peak in September. 976,509 active validators have staked over 36.3 million $ETH, which is nearly 30% of the total supply, as of the time of writing. Source: Validator Queue Why is Ethereum’s validator entry queue congested? The…

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Regulation

‘Ripple Is Coming, Warren Buffett Should Be Careful’

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Cryptocurrency payment company Ripple is preparing to challenge traditional financial giants with its corporate strategy. Eliézer Ndinga, 21Shares’ global head of research and venture partner, said Ripple aims to become the largest investment firm in the crypto sector in the long term, a vision comparable to Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway. Ndinga stated that Ripple is positioning itself as “the next Berkshire Hathaway.” According to the analyst, the company is pursuing acquisitions with a strong treasury structure while also aiming to compete with large companies like Circle by issuing stablecoins. This approach marks a significant departure from Ripple’s early identity as…

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Legal

SEC Adjusts Its Regulatory Lens on Crypto Markets

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The US Securities and Exchange Commission has taken a notable step by removing crypto from its 2026 regulatory priorities list. This decision means the agency no longer identifies digital assets as a special risk category requiring heightened scrutiny. The update immediately caught market attention because regulatory priorities often guide enforcement behavior, institutional confidence, and capital allocation. Investors and crypto firms alike view this change as a meaningful signal rather than a routine administrative update. For years, crypto featured prominently in SEC risk communications, often linked with enforcement actions and investor warnings. That framing shaped how markets interpreted regulatory intent across…

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Blockchain

CheersLand Collaborates with REI Network for RWA and Web3 Accessibility

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CheersLand, a leading player in the decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) and real-world asset (RWA) sectors, has disclosed its strategic groundbreaking partnership with REI Network, an Ethereum-compatible blockchain designed for high-performance decentralized applications (dApps). The hidden purpose of this collaboration is to expand the accessibility infrastructure of RWA and Web3 adoption. 🚀 CheersLand x REI Network 🚀 We’re excited to partner with @GXChainGlobal — the lightweight, zero-fee blockchain built for scalable Web3 applications! ⚡🌍 By combining Ethereum compatibility with high performance and eco-friendly consensus, REI Network is enabling the next… pic.twitter.com/sJ2C1uGLTr — CheersLand | #RWA #DePIN (@cheers_land) January 26, 2026…

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Ethereum

What Lies Ahead for Ethereum? Founder of Chinese Investment Firm That Previously Sold at High Prices Comments

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Cryptocurrency investor Yi Lihua answered questions about his long-term strategy focused on Ethereum ($ETH). Yi, the founder of Liquid Capital (formerly LD Capital), said he remains optimistic about $ETH, evaluating current market conditions through the lens of interest rate cycles. Yi Lihua answered the question, “Why did $ETH lag behind while Bitcoin ($BTC) surpassed its previous peak?” by stating that the current period coincides with an interest rate hike cycle. While $BTC has reached new highs, Yi noted that the overall performance of the crypto market has remained weak, arguing that the past four years have been one of the…

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Regulation

Dow Jones Index forms an alarming pattern ahead of Magnificent 7 earnings

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The Dow Jones Index remained in a tight range near its all-time high of $49,705 as traders waited for the first Federal Reserve interest rate decision of the year and the Magnificent 7 earnings. Summary The Dow Jones Index has formed a rising wedge pattern on the daily chart The Federal Reserve will deliver its first interest rate decision of the year on Wednesday. Many companies, including those in the Magnificent 7, will publish their numbers. The Dow Jones, which tracks 30 top blue-chip companies, was trading at $49,160, up by 35% from its lowest level in 2025, but down…

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Legal

Trump Crypto Policy Draws Mixed Review From Anthony Scaramucci

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Scaramucci said Trump’s crypto policy drew capital but also created regulatory challenges. Tariff policy triggered major liquidations despite Bitcoin’s record high in 2025. New executive order repealed restrictions and launched a digital asset policy group. Anthony Scaramucci, founder of SkyBridge Capital and former White House communications director, said Trump’s crypto policy has affected the digital asset sector in ways that differ from the Biden-Harris administration’s approach. In recent remarks, Scaramucci highlighted policy decisions, appointments, and market reactions tied to the Trump presidency, while also pointing to risks linked to political and market events. In a social media post on Sunday,…

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Blockchain

Quantum Computing Is Forcing Crypto’s First Survival Test— Only a Handful of Chains Are Preparing

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Quantum computing has advanced from being a distant theoretical threat. Now, it shapes how the crypto industry plans its infrastructure for the decades ahead. Coinbase, Ethereum, and the Ethereum Layer 2 network Optimism are publicly laying out timelines, governance frameworks, and migration strategies to prepare for a post-quantum future. This highlights a stark contrast with Bitcoin, which remains constrained by its decentralized coordination model. The Quantum Countdown Has Begun: Which Blockchain Will Survive the Future Attack? Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong announced the formation of an independent advisory board dedicated to quantum computing and blockchain security. We've set up an independent…

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