Author: NBTC

Ether dipped more than 7% from its 2025 high as the queue for validators and investors to unstake the asset hit an 18-month high on Wednesday. Ethereum is a proof-of-stake network that requires validators to stake the asset and lock up funds to secure the network. Validators that want to exit Ethereum’s staking system need to go through a validator exit queue, “and in the past few days, the number has absolutely surged,” staking protocol Everstake reported on Wednesday. There is currently 644,330 ETH worth around $2.34 billion lined up to leave with an 11-day wait, according to ValidatorQueue. There…

Cryptocurrency investment products ended last week in the green, marking 15 consecutive weeks of inflows, even as Bitcoin funds saw minor outflows. Global crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) recorded $1.9 billion of inflows during the trading week ending Friday, July 25, according to a Monday report from the European crypto asset manager CoinShares. The latest inflows came despite heightened market volatility as Bitcoin (BTC) tumbled to as low as $115,000 by the end of the week, while Ether (ETH) briefly dropped below $3,600 last Thursday, according to CoinGecko. The new gains brought the year-to-date (YTD) inflows to a new high of…

Prominent venture capitalist Tim Draper has spoken out against Bitcoin maximalism, stating that innovation and progress are the ultimate goal. The legendary billionaire, who accumulated his wealth with successful early bets on Skype and other fledgling companies, has described himself as an “innovation maximalist.” In his most recent post, Draper has highlighted some key qualities of Bitcoin, such as transparency, immutability, and global acceptance. At the same time, he stresses that there is not enough focus on innovative use cases enabled by Bitcoin. Draper’s altcoin portfolio Draper’s rejection of Bitcoin maximalism is not particularly surprising. As reported by U.Today, he…

As regulations tighten and KYC becomes unavoidable, crypto users face growing frustration: repeated identity checks, fragmented platforms, and constant rate-hunting turn swaps into a time-consuming process. Now in beta, SimplePro offers a cleaner alternative: a non-custodial swap platform that brings together compliance, speed, and ease of use. After a single KYC verification, users can exchange crypto across major providers — without re-verifying or switching between services. There’s no need to compare rates manually. By aggregating offers from multiple liquidity sources, SimplePro helps users find strong exchange rates without switching platforms. Assets are never stored on the platform — users transfer…

The cryptocurrency market is currently at a tipping point, with altcoins showing remarkable momentum while Bitcoin remains locked in a narrow range. Despite Bitcoin’s recent attempts to break higher, the flagship asset has struggled to overcome critical resistance levels. At the same time, alternative cryptocurrencies are pushing ahead, fueled by investor enthusiasm, growing leverage, and shifting sentiment. This divergence has triggered a new phase of market dynamics, where altcoins now lead the rally, leaving Bitcoin in temporary uncertainty. Bitcoin is stuck in a high-stakes range According to analyst Michaël van de Poppe, Bitcoin remains stuck between approximately $115.6K and $119.5K.…

By Omkar Godbole (All times ET unless indicated otherwise) Bitcoin traded little changed around $120,000, struggling to build on a weekend bounce characterized by consistent demand at around $117,000. Other tokens were less moribund. The CD20 Index, which captures about 80% of the digital asset market, rose 2% over 24 hours while the CD80 Index traded 4% higher, pointing to the relative strength of altcoins. According to Glassnode, bitcoin dip buyers are adding exposure around the $117,000 level, with 73,000 BTC now held at this cost basis. “Each dip is being absorbed as investors steadily accumulate in this range,” Glassnode…

Clearmatics, one of the first startups to explore how financial instruments can live on blockchains, is unveiling an entirely new class of decentralized futures products, which it is calling forecast markets. These fully on-chain instruments take the form of dated futures contracts that can track any public time series data, whether it’s crypto indexes, inflation or temperatures, giving the appearance of something more akin to prediction markets such as Polymarket than traditional derivatives. Forecast markets will be supported on the soon-to-launch layer-1 blockchain Autonity and newly developed Autonomous Futures Protocol (AFP). The debut of the new Ethereum-compatible chain and the…

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. Earlier this year, the Reserve Bank of Australia launched Project Acacia. As per the RBA’s website, this retail central bank digital currency pilot is designed to “explore how innovations in digital money and existing settlement infrastructure might support the development of Australian wholesale tokenized asset markets.” Summary Australia has launched a retail CBDC pilot, despite the Reserve Bank’s own 2024 report stating there’s no public interest case, raising questions about intent. The pilot tests 24 real and…

Bitsolara, a DeFi platform, has announced a strategic partnership with Helix Labs, a crypto firm offering staking and digital asset investment solutions. Bitsolara is a DeFi network developed on top of the Solana network. On the other hand, Helix Labs is a DeFi platform specialized in unleashing the power of staked assets across cross-chain ecosystems. The alliance is a substantial development in Bitsolara’s commitment to be a prominent network that offers advanced DeFi financial products. Partnership Announcement: Bitsolara x @helixlabs_xyzWe’re thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with Helix Labs, builders of the EigenFi Protocol — unlocking real multichain utility through…

Ethereum price started a downside correction from the $3,850 zone. ETH is now moving lower but might find bids near the $3,520 support zone. Ethereum started a downside correction below the $3,770 level. The price is trading below $3,680 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $3,670 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a fresh increase if it remains supported above the $3,550 zone in the near term. Ethereum Price Holds Support Ethereum price failed to extend gains above the $3,850 level…