Author: NBTC

Key takeaways Geopolitical shifts are increasingly prioritizing natural resources. The US holds significant geoeconomic leverage over countries like China and Iran. Personal goals and public perception are intertwining with macroeconomic fundamentals. The America First movement hasn’t led to a complete global withdrawal. Evaluating tariffs requires a broader geopolitical context. US tariffs on China have increased significantly, with mixed perceptions of their effectiveness. The US is making progress on supply chain issues related to rare earths. Tariffs are expected to remain at 15% beyond 2028. The Federal Reserve should incorporate foreign exchange rates more into its policy directive. The dollar’s value…

April 6 could be one of the more important days in Pi Network’s history. The project has set it as the hard deadline for its Protocol v21.2 upgrade, and this one is not up for debate. What makes the timing interesting is what just happened before it. Pi Network crossed 526 million KYC checks and hit 18 million verified users through its decentralised validator network, a combination that has brought fresh energy to a community that has had plenty of reasons to be impatient. “This is not an optional update. It is a security and compatibility hard fork,” the Pi…

New York Attorney General Letitia James sued Coinbase Financial Markets, Inc. and Gemini, Titan LLC on April 21, 2026, alleging both platforms illegally operated unlicensed gambling operations through prediction market offerings in New York. The AG’s investigation found that Coinbase and Gemini’s prediction markets —which allow users to bet on sports, entertainment, and election outcomes —violate New York state gambling laws by operating without Gaming Commission licenses. The suit seeks court orders requiring both companies to pay fines, forfeit illegal profits, and provide restitution to customers. The AG’s complaint highlights that both platforms allow New Yorkers ages 18 and older…

Bitcoin [$BTC] continues to present mixed directional signals, even as bulls attempt to regain control. At press time, the $BTC was nearing the $70,000 level after trading below it for about eleven days. Despite this recovery attempt, underlying demand conditions remain fragile. Both retail participants and long-term holders appear to be reducing exposure, raising questions about the sustainability of the current move. Apparent demand highlights structural weakness Bitcoin Apparent Demand, a key metric used to assess whether newly issued supply is being absorbed, suggests that April has opened on a weak footing. The metric measures the difference between Bitcoin issuance…

Solv Protocol, a Bitcoin-focused DeFi entity, is broadening Programmable Bitcoin Yields. The exclusive initiative aims to advance BTCFi strategies within the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector. As per the data from Solv Protocol, the development targets positioning Solv Protocol as a leading platform in the BTCFi market. Particularly, by collaborating with different DeFi networks, the platform focuses on unlocking unique earning opportunities to benefit Bitcoin ($BTC) users. Programmable Bitcoin Yields make $BTC more productive.Solv is a proud partner of several yield markets like @FolksFinance, @RiverdotInc, and @ConcreteXYZ.Run different BTCFi strategies on the biggest yield markets in DeFi. https://t.co/AJc0NnURUi pic.twitter.com/6dbs8Yubzr — Solv…

Overwhelming financial dominance: Ethereum generated $2.7 million in fees within 24 hours, compared to barely $70,000 collected by the Solana network. Historic revenue gap: The 40-fold difference in daily collection, reported this April 24, evidences a critical disparity in transaction value. Resilience of the leading network: Despite competition from low costs, DeFi users and high-value sectors prioritize the liquidity and security of the Ethereum network. The Ethereum ecosystem generates almost 40 times more daily fees than Solana, consolidating its position as the most profitable network in the market. This phenomenon occurs within a context of renewed institutional interest and a…

A notable transaction in the cryptocurrency market has made headlines due to a potentially massive profit missed by a large whale. According to data shared by on-chain analysts, the investor in question sold approximately 30.99 million STO tokens, missing out on a potential profit of over $50 million. According to the analysis, the address 0x78F…07a2B received 30.99 million STO tokens worth a total of $5.98 million approximately one hour ago. Following this transfer, the investor deposited 10 million STO tokens (worth approximately $1.92 million) into the Bitget exchange approximately 45 minutes ago. Related News Attention: Entering a Critical Week! Numerous…

SEC member Hester Peirce, also known as “Crypto Mom,” discussed the agency’s past policies regarding crypto assets and the future of the sector in an interview. Peirce stated that the approach taken during former chairman Gary Gensler’s tenure was “wrong in method, even if the intention was right,” and that this slowed down industry development. Peirce argued that the SEC has not made sufficient efforts to understand the cryptocurrency world in past years. He stated that the regulator should engage in more dialogue with industry stakeholders before taking action, adding: “I think we took the wrong approach in the past.…

Bitcoin price started a decent increase above the $68,800 zone. $BTC is trimming gains and might revisit the $67,500 support zone. Bitcoin gained pace for a move above the $68,500 and $68,800 levels. The price is trading above $68,000 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There is a bullish trend line forming with support at $67,500 on the hourly chart of the $BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might extend losses if it stays below the $69,250 and $69,500 levels. Bitcoin Price Trims Gains Bitcoin price managed to climb higher above the $68,000 resistance zone. $BTC gained…

Grayscale Investments and Bitmine have collectively staked almost $500 million over the past 24 hours, according to on-chain data from Arkham Intelligence. Grayscale staked another 102,400 Ether worth about $237 million. The deposit was executed in 32 separate transactions from Grayscale’s Ethereum Trust wallet to Coinbase Prime. The leading digital asset fund manager activated staking for its Ethereum products, including Grayscale Ethereum Staking ETF (ETHE) and Grayscale Ethereum Staking Mini ETF ($ETH) on October 2025 and has since accumulated nearly $38 million in net staking rewards, per its data. Grayscale CEO Peter Mintzberg said the firm’s low-cost Ethereum fund ranked…