Author: NBTC

Ethereum (ETH), the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, is at a crucial level, indicating a make-or-break situation for the altcoin. This prediction is based on ETH’s current price action in the four-hour time frame. Ethereum (ETH) Technical Analysis and Upcoming Level According to expert technical analysis, ETH appears to be forming an ascending triangle pattern on the four-hour time frame but is currently facing resistance from the descending trendline and seems to be falling toward the pattern’s support level. Based on the recent price action, if ETH fails to hold the $2,680 level and closes a four-hour candle below…

Citigroup is exploring the addition of crypto custody services to its offerings, according to people familiar with the matter cited by The Information. The bank’s interest in crypto custody follows its February 14, 2024 announcement of a successful proof of concept project that demonstrated the ability to issue and custody tokenized versions of private equity funds on a blockchain network. “Coinbase is in talks with banks to offer custody and trading services as a partner. But many banks will still need further regulatory approval, such as from the Fed and NY DFS,” said The Information reporter Yueqi Yang. Citigroup, which…

A really smart cryptocurrency trader, with an impressive track record, has amassed nearly $40 million of profit trading AI cryptocurrencies. This asset class is on the market’s spotlight, benefiting from the artificial intelligence (AI) boom and also from massive speculation. The smart trader in focus here has set a remarkable 89.07% win rate in one month, according to GMGN data and a Lookonchain report. Interestingly, most of his profit came from trading two AI-related meme tokens, ai16z (AI16Z) and Fartcoin (FARTCOIN). As Finbold reported last week, AI memecoins are surging since late 2024, nearing a $11 billion market cap. AI16Z…

Silicon Valley’s political clout has shifted from the Obama administration to the Trump era. In recent years, tech and crypto leaders have taken a stronger role in shaping U.S. policy, with a new alliance forming between Silicon Valley moguls and the Trump administration. According to a Bloomberg report, during Barack Obama’s presidency, Silicon Valley backed Democratic ideals with his tech-friendly policies. His administration championed innovation, with measures designed to boost tech startups and digital industries. Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, Tim Cook, and Sundar Pichai, along with other top Silicon Valley figures, supported Obama by backing his campaign and pushing policies…

Ethereum (ETH) is showing signs of a likely recovery as market analysts predict a price range between $4,000 and $8,000 in the coming months. Technical patterns, on-chain data, and institutional interest further reinforce this outlook, indicating the token may be preparing for a strong upward move. Ethereum (ETH) Holds Above Key Support as Analysts Predict Breakout Ethereum has maintained a long-term ascending trendline despite recent market volatility. According to Crypto General, the cryptocurrency has been respecting this trendline with no intentions of breaking below it anytime soon, suggesting that the asset is still in a bullish structure. Yet the token’s…

The idea of a BlackRock XRP ETF has been a hot topic in the crypto world, especially after renowned XRP community commentator Mickle shared predictions about the potential future of Ripple and XRP-related products. Mickle’s recent XRP predictions gained traction amidst ongoing speculation that BlackRock—the world’s largest asset managers—might eventually enter the XRP ETF space. XRP and Ripple 2025 Predictions:• XRP ETF goes live; BlackRock files.• Ripple SEC case ends (dismissal/settlement).• Ripple IPOs or reveals IPO plans.• Ripple partners with a Tier 1 U.S. bank.• XRP gains U.S. tax benefits as an American crypto.• Major central bank… — mickle (@xrpmickle)…

John Reed Stark, a former SEC official, has noted that the agency’s cryptocurrency unit is now unofficially “dead and buried.” “Stick a fork in SEC crypto-enforcement, it’s done,” he said on social media. The SEC has now removed “crypto assets” from the official name of the unit on LinkedIn, replacing the term with “emerging technologies.” Stark believes that the name-changing was ordered by Acting SEC Chair Mark Uyeda in order to completely dismantle crypto-related enforcement. In 2022, the SEC announced a massive expansion of the “Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit” within its enforcement division. Earlier, it was simply known as…

Phoenix Group, the first UAE-listed cryptocurrency mining company, reported mixed financial results for 2024, with strong mining revenue growth contrasting against an overall decline in total revenue and profitability. While the company’s mining revenue surged 236% to $107 million, total revenue fell almost 30% to $205.7 million from $288.2 million in 2023. Net profit attributable to shareholders declined to $167.4 million from $207.8 million, with earnings per share dropping to $0.028 from $0.040 the previous year. Despite these headwinds, Phoenix Group maintained its expansion strategy, with CEO Munaf Ali expressing optimism: “The past year has been pivotal for Phoenix Group,…

Ponder One collaborates with Atleta Network for an exciting Web3 partnership via its AI-driven Web3 comparison engine platform. Ponder One seeks to improve its cross-chain functions through this partnership which enables enhanced performance using the EVM-compatible blockchain solutions from Atleta. New Partnership Announcement! 🚨Ponder X Atleta NetworkThe modular, EVM-compatible blockchain from @Atleta_Network is designed for secure and scalable transactions. Built with RUST and the Substrate Framework, their tech enhances transactional efficiency. We’re exploring how… pic.twitter.com/OKiElRXRnv — Ponder.One (@Ponder_One) February 14, 2025 Why This Partnership Matters Atleta Network employs RUST and Substrate Framework for its dApp infrastructure which provides secure, scalable…

Let me be honest—becoming a wholecoiner is one of the smartest moves you can make, but it’s also becoming ridiculously hard. I remember when I first got into bitcoin back in 2016. The price was around $400-$500, and owning one full bitcoin felt totally doable. Now? It’s a completely different story. Bitcoin is sitting near $100,000, and owning even half a bitcoin feels out of reach for most people. Let’s put this into perspective: the average savings for someone under 35 in the U.S. is just $20,540. That’s not even 25% of what it costs to buy 1 BTC today.…