Author: NBTC

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.

It has been suggested that Strategy, led by Michael Saylor, is preparing to conduct its first-ever buyback of convertible bonds to reduce debt risk. According to reports, the company plans to repurchase $1.5 billion worth of convertible bonds maturing in 2029 for approximately $1.38 billion. This move is seen as part of the company’s strategy to reduce its leverage and contain potential future financial pressures early on. According to market commentators, this development may be linked to Michael Saylor’s recent statement that “Bitcoin sales could be considered if necessary to optimize the debt structure.” Strategy’s aggressive Bitcoin accumulation over the…

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The first quarter of 2026 was not kind to most crypto companies. Bitcoin fell 22%, and Ethereum also dropped sharply. Trading volumes softened, and the earnings reports that followed told a story of an industry navigating a difficult transition from hype-driven growth to sustainable business models. Here is what the numbers actually revealed. The Standout: Hyperliquid Strategies While most crypto firms were nursing losses, Hyperliquid Strategies posted a $152.5 million net profit for Q1 2026. The driver was straightforward. $HYPE, Hyperliquid’s native token, surged 44% during the quarter, generating $198.4 million in unrealized gains on the company’s treasury holdings. The…

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The narrative around AI is shifting fast. While most companies chase better models and bigger compute, Pi Network is pushing a different idea. It says the real edge in AI is not just machines, but people. #PiNetwork ⚡️ Officially Announces a New Strategic Direction: In the Age of AI, We *Are* Value Itself 💰Pioneers! The major announcement released by the Core Team last night has truly revolutionized the landscape! 👏– With over 18 million real, KYC-verified Pioneers, we are… pic.twitter.com/JeOPv6rofJ — PiNetwork DEX⚡️阿龙 (@PiNetworkAL) April 29, 2026 In a new update, the project revealed that over 526 million human KYC…

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed charges against Nathan Fuller, a Texas resident, for allegedly orchestrating a $12.3 million cryptocurrency fraud scheme. According to the SEC’s complaint, Fuller deceived approximately 150 investors between 2022 and 2024 by promising extraordinary returns from an artificial intelligence-based trading bot. How the Alleged Scheme Operated The SEC alleges that Fuller marketed the investment opportunity as a low-risk, high-return venture, claiming the AI trading bot could generate guaranteed returns of up to 100% or more within 21 to 45 days. Investors were reportedly lured by promises of automated trading that would consistently…

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Binance’s SpaceX tokenized IPO campaign attracted over $557 million in USDC deposits from about 27,689 wallet addresses ahead of the company’s highly anticipated public listing. Wallets contributing up to $20,000 accounted for more than 81% of participating addresses but only 18.39% of total funds, while 114 addresses contributed over $500,000 each, representing about 10.2% of the funds, according to Dune data. The deposits point to strong demand for crypto-based pre-IPO exposure ahead of SpaceX’s Nasdaq debut on Friday, with the company seeking to raise $75 billion at $135 a share and an around $1.8 trillion valuation. On decentralized exchange Hyperliquid,…

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The mining difficulty on the Bitcoin network is expected to drop by approximately 9.55 percent in about eight hours. According to data reported by TheEnergyMag, this adjustment will be the second largest downward difficulty change seen in 2026. The expected decline is attributed to the sharp drop in network hashrate seen following the weakness in Bitcoin price at the beginning of June. The fall in $BTC price to around $63,000 put pressure on miners’ incomes, leading some miners, particularly those operating with older devices, to cease operations. Related News BREAKING: Donald Trump Announces That the Iran Deal Will Be Signed…

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Pyth Network, a blockchain oracle and market data provider, has launched new pricing indexes for US stocks and commodities, a move aimed at supporting around-the-clock trading products across crypto exchanges. The company announced Wednesday that Coinbase, Kraken, dYdX and Nado are already using the indexes to power new trading markets. According to Pyth, the indexes are designed for perpetual futures, tokenized assets, prediction markets, derivatives settlement and exchange-traded product benchmarking, providing continuous reference prices even when traditional financial markets are closed. The initial lineup includes major US stocks such as Nvidia, Tesla, Apple, Circle and Strategy, as well as gold,…

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Bitcoin continues to face strong resistance as bulls struggle to reclaim higher price levels and restore upward momentum. With the market failing to break key resistance zones, attention is now shifting toward major Fibonacci support areas, where buyers could attempt to stabilize the current decline and prevent a deeper correction. Recovery Hopes Fade Unless Resistance Levels Break After failing to break above the $82,885 resistance peak, Bitcoin is experiencing selling pressure. According to crypto analyst Kamile Uray, the 4-hour chart still points to ongoing downside risk, with price action likely to remain weak as long as Bitcoin trades below the…

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Ethereum could be showing early signs that the market is closing in on a major rally. The asset has bled capital since peaking in September 2025, with its market valuation falling by $373.83 billion—a drop larger than its present valuation. Data, however, shows Ethereum’s market capitalization could hold the answer to whether the downtrend remains in play or a reversal is near. Ethereum and Tether market caps converge for the first time Ethereum’s market capitalization and Tether’s have hit the same level for the first time ever, both reaching roughly $186.87 billion. While the convergence is a rare occurrence on…

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Federal Reserve officials have shifted their attention back to inflation after fresh labor data showed the US job market remains stable despite mounting geopolitical and energy-related pressures. Strong hiring numbers in April strengthened the central bank’s confidence to keep interest rates unchanged while officials evaluate the long-term impact of rising prices tied to the Iran conflict and trade disruptions. Labor Market Strength Reduces Pressure for Rate Cuts The US economy added 115,000 jobs in April, surpassing market expectations and reinforcing signs of labor market resilience. Moreover, March payroll figures received an upward revision to 185,000 jobs, signaling stronger employment momentum…

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