Author: NBTC

Bitcoin, rebounding powerfully from its bear market lows, has reasserted itself as a leading asset, significantly outperforming traditional financial markets in 2024. Fueled by the historic launch of Bitcoin ETFs in January, a new US administration seemingly supportive of the crypto industry, and the Federal Reserve’s shift toward easing monetary policy, Bitcoin’s resurgence has been remarkable. Bitcoin ETFs: a catalyst for growth The Bitcoin ETFs, launched earlier this year, have been a major catalyst, attracting substantial capital inflows and becoming the most successful ETF launches in history, surpassing $100 billion in assets under management within their first year. This influx…

DAO drama has once again hit Sky (formerly Maker) governance, in what is being characterized as a risky power grab or a “potential governance attack,” depending on who you ask. The debate kicked off when GFX Labs’ PaperImperium — a long-time Maker community member and regular critic of the project’s recent direction — took to X to raise concerns over a fast-tracked governance proposal which relaxes restrictions on borrowing against the MKR governance token. The changes which, according to the thread, ”bypassed due process” would have the effect of “>2x the credit line for MKR holders, and raise the LTV…

Aptos, Movement, and Kaspa are among the top projects releasing tokens this week of January 2025, along with Neon EVM, Ethena, io.net, and Optimism. 🔓 Weekly Cliff Unlocks : 6 – 12 Jan ’25🔥 $242.68m + 🔥🌟 Unlock Highlights 🌟$APT (2.03%) – $105.07m$MOVE (2.22%) – $44.78m$KAS (0.72%) – $22.32m$NEON (44.92%) – $19.79m$ENA (0.42%) – $13.51m$IO (2.50%) – $11.10m$OP (0.33%) – $8.41m.( % of cir. supply) pic.twitter.com/mlQJH5LzAw — Tokenomist (prev. TokenUnlocks) (@Tokenomist_ai) January 3, 2025 Aptos (APT) will unlock tokens valued at $105.07 million, which is 2.03% of its circulating supply. This happens as APT trades at $9.85 per token with…

Google announced that it has updated the cryptocurrencies and related products policy in the UAE to clarify the scope and requirements for the advertisement of complex speculative financial products. As per Google’s policy update, starting February 26, 2025, advertisers offering cryptocurrency exchanges and software wallets targeting the United Arab Emirates may advertise those products and services when they meet the specific regulatory requirements and are certified by Google. Crypto firms must meet local standards to advertise on Google Part of Google’s requirements include that cryptocurrency exchanges and crypto wallets targeting UAE users will need to be licensed by either the…

AILayer announced a strategic partnership with Lottry to create the world’s first AI Agent-operated lottery system. AILayer collaborates with Lottry to merge Bitcoin Layer 2 scalability with Lottry’s AI-powered lottery system, which delivers a transparent and automated fair gaming experience. 🤝 #AILayer is thrilled to partner with @Lottryxyz!Lottry is the first fully AI Agent-run lottery, combining automation, transparency, and improved winning odds. Powered by cutting-edge AI and blockchain infrastructure for fairness and scalability.With this partnership, we… pic.twitter.com/XyqUryEiYV — AILayer (@AILayerXYZ) February 19, 2025 The strategic alliance uses contemporary blockchain and AI technologies to transform traditional lotteries into efficient operations with…

Bitcoin closes 2024 close to critical zones of support which signals volatility and key areas affecting it. Whales are still holding Bitcoin while small traders are dormant because of the Christmas break. Binance stablecoins remain close to the all-time anchor, indicating that investors are very prepared and optimistic. Bitcoin is ending 2024 near important support levels. Analysts suggest volatility is increasing as trading activity focuses on key price zones. The weekly open, valued around $93,550 on Bitstamp, remains at a critical level. Trader CrypNuevo highlighted price inefficiencies, predicting Bitcoin might revisit levels near $93,500. Areas with high liquidations, particularly around…

CrossFi, a decentralized finance ecosystem, has officially announced five groundbreaking and strategic partnerships. This advancement aims to improve the CrossFi ecosystem while boosting Web3 innovation. CrossFi has made collaborations with Enflux, ApeBond, Victus Global, Alpha Token Capital, and Pinnacle Ventures. These alliances aim to empower the platform’s DeFi stake, enhance liquidity solutions, and encourage the token’s utility. Through these partnerships, CrossFi reinforces its vision of creating opportunities for users to access seamless on-chain financial solutions. CrossFi to Empower Liquidity and Token Utility Enflux is among the major partners which is a liquidity provider and market leader. This platform is known…

Antoine Mingo left his role of concept artist for popular Ethereum NFT collection Pudgy Penguins in early 2023, due to creative differences with leadership. Now, he’s leading the art for a new NFT project called Burrrs on buzzy layer-1 network Berachain, giving him the creative freedom he’s craved since entering the industry. The Washington-based artist picked up the Pudgy Penguins job in 2021 via gig-work platform Upwork, back when founder Cole Thereum was at the helm of the collection. After a brief consulting gig, Mingo went on to create 8,888 NFT profile pictures for the Ethereum project, right as the…

CHILLGUY price rises 50% amid social media buzz hinting at Binance listing. Large investors and influencers are bulk-buying CHILLGUY, boosting its price significantly. CHILLGUY outperformed Dogecoin and Shiba Inu, turning early investments into massive gains. The global cryptocurrency market has been in green, showing a 3% surge and reaching a market cap of $3.5 trillion in just 24 hours. Among the standout performers is the meme coin Just a Chill Guy (CHILLGUY), which has skyrocketed by nearly 50%, grabbing attention as one of the day’s top gainers. So, what’s behind this surge, and why is CHILLGUY becoming the center of…

President Donald Trump followed his pre-election promises by initiating steps to revolutionize the crypto industry. In his first week as President, Trump issued a crypto executive order and appointed a few individuals to positions that could directly affect what happens in the crypto industry. Trump instituted a crypto council alongside the executive order, tasking them to work on creating rules that will govern the industry. Despite the steps taken by the US President, most crypto community members remain observant, as they want to know who the President would appoint in certain positions. The curiosity of crypto community members is justifiable,…