Author: NBTC

Gemini’s attempt to woo the XRP community has backfired. On Thursday, Dom Kwok, COO and co-founder of EasyA, ran an X poll to find out whether customers would be interested in a card that offers cashback in XRP. Gemini, however, was quick to point out that it already has such a product. The exchange’s credit card offers crypto rewards of up to 4%. Co-founder Tyler Winklevoss has called on the “Ripple army” to sign up for the product on social media. Calling on the @Ripple Army. Earn XRP back with the Gemini Credit Card 💳 every time you swipe. https://t.co/twrp3HhhzL…

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission will host the third in its four-part roundtable series on April 25, this time zeroing in on crypto custody. On April 16, the U.S. SEC announced the agenda and panelists for the upcoming April 25 roundtable with a focus on crypto custody. The roundtable—titled “Know Your Custodian: Key Considerations for Crypto Custody”—will bring together key voices in the digital asset space, including Mark Greenberg of Kraken, Rachel Anderika of Anchorage Digital Bank, Veronica McGregor of Exodus, and representatives from Fidelity Digital Asset Services, WisdomTree, and Fireblocks. Commissioners Hester Peirce and Caroline Crenshaw, along with…

Gemini has officially confirmed adding XRP to its selection of free trading algorithms, to provide users a new way to generate passive returns. This announcement expands the options for automated crypto trading, which runs alongside Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Solana (SOL). According to Gemini, these algorithms present users with the opportunity to earn cash yields and accumulate more XRP with minimal effort. XRP just got added to the algo lineup. It now runs alongside BTC, SOL, and ETH, generating cash yield and stacking more XRP—hands free. Just set it and let it cook 📈 pic.twitter.com/tycPo4dsmw — Gemini (@Gemini) April…

Bitcoin is beginning to show signs of an impending breakout following Monday’s potential spike in market volatility. Santiment data indicates that the term “decoupling” has been used more often than ever before on websites such as X, Reddit, Telegram and 4Chan. In just two days the stock market fell by 10%, sparking a new narrative that cryptocurrency might be on the verge of decoupling from traditional financial markets. The notion is that digital assets are becoming increasingly resistant to macroeconomic shocks, particularly U.S. tariffs. Between April 3 and April 5, the cryptocurrency community began discussing potential effects of tariffs in…

April 19th, 2025— The Ethereum price experienced a slight uptick of 0.75% to reach $1,595 during Friday’s trading session. While the broader market sentiment remains uncertain amid U.S.-China trade tensions, the buying pressure in ETH could be attributed to whale accumulation. The renewed recovery from investors sets the coin price for a breakout past the multi-month resistance of the current correction. Is the $2,000 rally close? Massive Whale Withdrawals Fuel Bullish Hopes Amid the tariff-driven uncertainty, the Ethereum price has projected a sideways action around $1,600 for nearly two weeks. The series of neutral candles with rejection on either side…

Over the next week, all eyes will focus on U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs after equities and crypto markets rode a roller coaster last week. Trump says China has sought dialogue repeatedly, as the tariff standoff between the U.S. and China reaches unprecedented heights, with each side levying steep duties on the other’s goods. Markets Jittery as Trump Says China Seeks Dialogue on Tariffs Last week, major U.S. indexes diverged: the S&P 500 rose 0.52% over five trading days, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.89%, the Nasdaq composite slipped 0.44%, and the Russell 2000 gained 2.9% in that span.…

The altcoin market will go through a major liquidity event this week, with over $320 million worth of tokens available for trading. Unlocks from SUI and Ethena’s ENA token represent the largest share by value, totaling nearly $208 million combined. SUI, ENA, W Lead This Week’s Major Token Unlocks The SUI network’s token sees the week’s single largest unlock based on dollar value. Approximately $136.12 million worth of SUI (representing 1.56% of its circulating supply) is scheduled to become available. Following closely, Ethena’s ENA token will release $71.58 million (3.25% of circulating supply). Both are substantial enough that they could…

Bank of America is lobbying Congress to pass legislation that will favor banks when determining who can issue stablecoins. The $284 billion Global Systemically Important Bank (G-SIB) aims to limit non-banks’ legal abilities to create stablecoins. This year, CEO Brian Moynihan has been working with lobbying groups like the American Bankers Association and Bank Policy Institute, according to The Block. He wants to issue a fully reserved, 1:1 backed “Bank of America coin.” If the bank’s efforts succeed, it could limit the stablecoin efforts of non-banks like Coinbase, Circle, Amazon, Meta, Tether, and many others. Read more: PayPal and Ripple…

Crypto exchange Bybit is making a major strategic shift by significantly reducing its presence in the Web3 space. After recently shutting down its NFT marketplace, the platform is now preparing to discontinue multiple other services, including its wallets and DeFi tools. Wallets and DEX Services to Be Discontinued In an announcement dated April 16, Bybit revealed that it will shut down the following products by May 31: Cloud Wallet (custodial wallet) Keyless Wallet (non-custodial wallet using MPC without seed phrases) NFT Marketplace DEX Pro, a multi-chain decentralized exchange Swap & Bridge, a cross-chain swap widget Loyalty Program and Other Web3…

Bitcoin just notched its worst first quarter in a decade, falling 11.7% as markets struggled to understand the new administration’s economic agenda. The performance ranked 12th out of the past 15 first quarters, according to NYDIG Research’s data. The drawdown invites a familiar question in crypto circles: is the cycle over? The last time bitcoin started the year this poorly was in 2015, during a prolonged slump following the 2013 peak and after the collapse of Mt. Gox, according to NYDIG. Back then, prices recovered modestly over the rest of the year before surging in 2016. In the first quarter…