Author: NBTC

Rushed quantum fixes for Bitcoin could introduce new risks, Samson Mow warned in response to calls from Coinbase executives for faster action. Mow, a Bitcoin advocate and Jan3 founder, took to X on Saturday to address comments from Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and chief security officer Philip Martin, who urged the industry to begin preparing for quantum computing threats sooner rather than later. He said that while post-quantum (PQ) cryptography could secure Bitcoin (BTC) against future quantum computers, rushing implementation may create new vulnerabilities such as compatibility issues and reduced network efficiency due to larger signature sizes. “Simply put: make…

The non-fungible token ($NFT) market has recorded a dynamic week in terms of activity. In this respect, the Flying Tulip PUT, $SPACE ID, and The Warplets have occupied the leading positions among this week’s $NFT sales. As per the data from CryptoSlam, the other key $NFT sales include Lionel Messi, Algebra Positions $NFT-V2, STRIKE_PERP_POSITION, Pangolin V3 Positions $NFT, $ BRC-20 NFTs, Courtyard, and NBA Top Shot. Keeping this in view, the whole week has displayed a resilient performance irrespective of the wider market volatility. #4626 Emerges as Week’s Leading $NFT Sale with $400,000 The Ethereum blockchain has witnessed the top…

Ethereum Coin Holds the Line While the broader cryptocurrency market has shown signs of renewed vigor, Ethereum ($ETH) is currently navigating a period of consolidation. As of April 23, 2026, the Ethereum price is hovering just above the critical $2,300 mark. Despite a slower start compared to its peer, Bitcoin, technical indicators suggest that Ethereum is priming itself for a move toward the $2,500 psychological resistance level. Ethereum price in USD over the past week Market Performance: Ethereum vs. Bitcoin Over the past week, we have observed a notable divergence in performance between the two largest digital assets. Bitcoin has…

Wall Street has spent months debating when the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates. Now, traders are considering if the next move could be a hike. Two days past the Fed’s Mar. 18 decision to hold its target range at 3.50%-3.75%, markets moved in the opposite direction. Bloomberg-based pricing climbed above 60% odds of a hike by October, with roughly 15 basis points of tightening priced by then. CME FedWatch put year-end hike odds closer to 40%. The odds of a rate cut next month have fallen from 17% in February to 0% for April, while odds of a hike…

The latest supply event from Chainlink is back in focus as the network completed its routine quarterly unlock, releasing nearly 19 million $LINK tokens into the market. While this process isn’t new, the size, timing, and on-chain activity around it are catching attention. $165M $LINK Moved, Binance Sees Bulk Inflows According to on-chain tracker Yu Jin, around 19 million $LINK tokens, worth roughly $165 million, were moved from non-circulating wallets. Out of this, about 14.37 million $LINK (nearly $125 million) was sent to Binance, while 4.62 million $LINK (around $40 million) went to a multi-signature wallet. Data from EmberCN confirms…

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Ethereum has surged roughly 36% from its recent accumulation zone, pushing the price into a critical area where momentum often gets tested. With key resistance now in play and signs of hesitation emerging, the market is approaching a decisive moment that could determine whether the rally continues or a pullback unfolds. Ethereum Surges 36% From Accumulation Zone According to Crypto Patel, $ETH has surged approximately 36% from its accumulation zone, pushing the price into a critical resistance area. After such a strong move, this region is typically seen as a logical zone for swing traders to consider locking in partial…

HSBC reiterated its expectation that the Fed will keep interest rates stable for the next two years. The bank announced that the Fed kept its policy interest rate unchanged at 3.50%-3.75% at its March meeting and indicated a “wait-and-see” approach in its decision statement. According to HSBC, persistent inflationary pressures and rising geopolitical risks continue to create uncertainty in the Fed’s monetary policy outlook. The sharp rise in energy prices, in particular, is cited as increasing inflation risks, while risks to the labor market have somewhat decreased. The bank maintains its view that, under current conditions, the Fed will not…

RippleX engineer Mayukha Vadari has addressed developer concerns as $XRP Ledger sees an overhaul of the fundamentals of its repository. Currently, XRPL core developers have been hard at work rebuilding the fundamentals of the repository. Six focus areas currently being worked on were outlined, including telemetry, nomenclature, type safety, refactor, logging and documentation. In this light, an $XRP user asked if there is an ETA (expected timeline) when much of the refactoring in core is expected to slow down the daily update of patches. Right now the focus is on stabilization and bug fixing, which means feedback will be slower…

According to a new report published by Binance Research, the global cryptocurrency market experienced limited growth in March 2026, despite the uncertainties created by US-Iran tensions. While the total market capitalization increased by 1.8%, Bitcoin and Ethereum in particular showed stronger performance compared to traditional assets. According to the report, in the 32 days since the start of the Iranian conflict, Bitcoin rose by approximately 1%, while Ethereum increased by 6%. During the same period, the S&P 500 lost 8% of its value, the SOXX semiconductor index fell by 12%, and the EEM emerging markets index dropped by 13%. The…