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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.
Nebraska’s pioneering digital-asset charter propels regulated stablecoin banking into mainstream finance, showcasing rising institutional confidence, strengthened oversight, and expanding tokenized payment options that position the state at the forefront of monetary infrastructure and fintech evolution. Nebraska Advances Regulated Stablecoin Banking Surging interest in regulated digital-asset infrastructure is accelerating as U.S. states explore frameworks that could reshape how payments function nationwide. The Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance announced on Nov. 12 that it issued a charter enabling Telcoin Digital Asset Bank to run a digital-asset depository institution within the state’s oversight system. Governor Jim Pillen of Nebraska announced: With this…
RISE, an Ethereum layer-2 network focused on high-speed performance, is repositioning itself as a “foundation of global onchain markets” with the debut of RISE Markets and RISEx, the company announced Thursday. The shift marks a step in RISE’s evolution from a high-performance execution layer into the foundational engine for global onchain trading. With RISE MarketCore, a shared orderbook infrastructure, and RISEx, an onchain perpetuals DEX, RISE is aiming to position itself as the programmable backbone of decentralized finance (DeFi). The move comes as RISE’s acquired BSX Labs, a perp DEX on layer-2 Base, whose technology will underpin RISE’s new global…
Ethereum price failed to recover further above $3,650. ETH is trimming gains and might decline further if it dips below the $3,360 support. Ethereum started a fresh decline after it failed to stay above $3,620. The price is trading below $3,550 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break below a bullish trend line with support at $3,575 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to move down if it settles below the $3,360 zone. Ethereum Price Dips Again Ethereum price started a recovery wave above $3,400 and $3,550, like Bitcoin.…
Royal London Asset Management (RLAM) and M&G are gearing up to enter Europe’s rapidly growing active exchange-traded fund (ETF) market, a move that underscores the mounting pressure on traditional mutual funds amid rising fee competition. RLAM CEO Hans Georgeson said the firm would open a new office in Dublin over the next 18 months as part of plans to expand further internationally and enhance its presence in the active ETF segment. The initiative aligns with RLAM’s broader strategy to enhance its £184 billion asset management arm. Georgeson noted that the ETF market is evolving quickly and emphasized RLAM’s ambition to…
Madras High Court made a historic ruling and declared cryptocurrencies, such as XRP, a legal property. According to Justice N.Anand Venkatesh, digital assets indicate the ownership clearly. They give individuals the ability to carry, consume, transfer and delegate them. The court provided complete coverage of Indian property legislation to crypto holders. Background and Legal Foundation of Cases The ruling was based on a petition of a WazirX customer who lost 3,532.30 XRP in a hack of the platform. The end user sought to be safeguarded by the law and held accountable. The court deemed jurisdiction because the transactions had an…
The Hashgraph Group and PwC unveiled enterprise-grade tools on Hedera to modernize sustainability reporting. The hedera esg initiative targets auditable data, regulatory alignment, and scale across carbon markets, traceability, and energy certificates. Why the hedera esg collaboration targets transparency and scale What solutions will enterprises get from the THG–PwC alliance? How EcoGuard on Hedera works Why the Verra link matters to carbon markets What leaders say about the partnership Who is The Hashgraph Group? Why the hedera esg collaboration targets transparency and scale Today, Nov. 13, 2025, The Hashgraph Group (THG) announced a strategic collaboration with PwC Switzerland and PwC…
An Ethereum whale has caught the crypto community’s attention. After making a massive $1.33 billion ETH purchase using borrowed funds from Aave. One of the largest decentralized lending platforms. The on-chain activity, flagged by blockchain analytics firm Lookonchain. It shows a string of high-value Ethereum buys between November 4 and November 12. This marks one of the biggest leveraged ETH acquisitions in recent memory. The wallet, now dubbed the “66k ETH Borrow Whale,” appears to be aggressively accumulating ETH. While borrowing stablecoins to finance the trades. $1.33 Billion ETH Accumulation Spree According to on-chain data, the whale is linked to…
The world’s largest investment management firm, BlackRock (NYSE: BLK), has disclosed a 5.4% ownership stake in biopharmaceutical company Sellas Life Sciences Group (NASDAQ: SLS). Specifically, the stake amounts to 5,686,886 shares, giving the investment giant voting control in the company, according to a Schedule 13G filing with the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission. Notably, BlackRock’s endorsement comes at a crucial time as SLS stock has shown strong bullish momentum in recent sessions. In after-hours trading on Friday, the stock rallied 38%, having closed the day’s session at $2.14, marking a 100% gain year to date. SLS stock fundamentals At the same…
The UAE’s Federal-Decree Law No. 6 of 2025 came into effect on 16 September. Article 62 places APIs, explorers, and decentralised platforms under Central Bank control. Article 61 regulates all marketing, emails, and online posts about crypto services. In a sharp pivot from its crypto-friendly image, the United Arab Emirates has enacted sweeping new legislation that classifies basic cryptocurrency infrastructure, including Bitcoin wallets, as potentially criminal unless licensed by the Central Bank. Legal experts from Gibson Dunn have flagged the law’s scope as unusually broad, warning that its language introduces significant risk for global technology providers. This shift, embedded in…
Following Bitcoin’s plunge below the $100,000 level, miners are finding it much more difficult to make money. With electricity costing $0.06 per kWh, even those miners who use efficient mining machines (27.5 watts per terahash) are barely breaking even at around $97,000 per Bitcoin. Machines that are less efficient or have higher electricity costs are already be losing money. As $BTC falls below $100K, down 6% in the past 24 hours, mining revenue is under pressure. At $0.06/kWh, mining machines with a unit power of 27.5 W/T are now running near breakeven around $97K/BTC.View the full list here: https://t.co/IQ3u98NHsy pic.twitter.com/Y2ysJmmmyJ —…