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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.

DeFi

Top DeFi Projects by Social Activity, Aster and Avantis Leading the Charge

By NBTC03/10/2025

In the rapidly evolving decentralized finance (DeFi) space, a few DeFi projects are gaining rapid and quick social attention. According to the data taken from LunarCrush on October 2, 2025, Aster ($ASTER) is the top DeFi contender that is emerging as a frontrunner in social activity. Other notable contenders, including Avantis ($AVNT), Zcash ($ZEC), and UniSwap ($UNI), follow the competition. As per details, the importance of community engagement with such projects is defining trends across the DeFi ecosystem. ⚡️ TOP DeFi Projects by Social Activity$ASTER $AVNT $ZEC $UNI $ENA $HIFI $MYX $AAVE $VVS $KMNO pic.twitter.com/XD5L6LWuwR — CryptoDep (@Crypto_Dep) October 2,…

Ethereum

Ether Treasuries Are Going Mainstream: Crypto Investment Firm Bitwise

By NBTC03/10/2025

Bitwise Asset Management says ETH$4,187.66 is rapidly cementing its place as a treasury asset. Digital asset treasuries (DATs), once largely bitcoin-centric, are now allocating to ether at scale, creating structural demand that exceeds net new supply, the firm said in a Monday report. "ETH treasuries are no longer a side story. They are becoming a structural pillar in crypto's capital markets," analyst Max Shannon wrote. According to Bitwise, that demand is reinforced by real yield from transaction fees and maximal extractable value (MEV), which deepens ether's scarcity narrative. The largest five treasuries, the firm says, reflect a diverse set of…

Blockchain

REI Network and Pilot AI Bring Frictionless AI and Zero-Fee Blockchain Technology to Web3

By NBTC03/10/2025

REI Network, an Ethereum-compatible blockchain designed for high-performance decentralized applications (dApps), is excited to announce its strategic partnership with Pilot AI, an artificial intelligence (AI) assistant for Web2 & Web3. This collaboration aims to boost Web3 adoption with frictionless AI for worldly users. 🛫 Meet Pilot — your personal AI assistant for Web2 & Web3, now partnering with REI Network!@Pilot_Agent will leverage REI’s zero-fee, high-performance EVM chain to power wallet actions, NFT minting & swaps with seamless speed + near-zero cost. In return, REI gains a smart… pic.twitter.com/tXxTUMJG7I — REI Network｜From #GXChain! (@GXChainGlobal) October 1, 2025 Based on prior knowledge…

DeFi

Centralized exchanges will be DeFi front ends in 5–10 years: 1inch co-founder

By NBTC03/10/2025

Centralized crypto exchanges could disappear within the next decade as decentralized finance (DeFi) aggregators take over, according to 1inch co-founder Sergej Kunz. In an interview with Cointelegraph at Token2049 in Singapore, Kunz predicted that exchanges will slowly transition into frontends for decentralized exchanges (DEXs). “I think it will take like five to 10 years,” he said. Kunz argued that while centralized exchanges are isolated markets, 1inch and its aggregator act as a global liquidity hub. His comments came as 1inch announced a deal with major US crypto exchange Coinbase, integrating its service to provide DEX trading to its users. Kunz…

Ethereum

ETH Faces Pressure At $4,100 Despite SEC Boost For ETFs

By NBTC03/10/2025

Ethereum price today is trading near $4,148, extending its decline after breaking below the $4,250–$4,300 support zone. The rejection at the descending trendline and the cluster of EMAs above $4,350 has reinforced bearish pressure, with traders now eyeing the $4,100 and $4,000 levels as the next critical defenses. Ethereum Price Slides Toward Key Support ETH Key Technical Levels (Source: TradingView) The 4-hour chart shows Ethereum trapped inside a descending channel, with repeated lower highs confirming seller control since the mid-September peak near $4,750. The breakdown through $4,255, aligned with the 20 and 50 EMAs, triggered a decisive change of character,…

Blockchain

Alpaca rolls out network enabling direct tokenization of US stocks

By NBTC03/10/2025

US broker-dealer Alpaca has launched an Instant Tokenization Network (ITN) that allows institutions to mint and redeem tokenized US stocks directly, a move that could help boost onchain liquidity in a segment of the tokenization market still constrained by structural barriers. The ITN enables institutions to tokenize portfolios with a single API call and redeem tokens in-kind for the underlying shares without settlement delays, Alpaca disclosed Wednesday. The service operates beyond traditional market hours, offering 24/7 access. By allowing in-kind redemptions — directly exchanging tokens for their underlying assets rather than settling in cash first — the network aims to…

DeFi

Backpack Wallets Integrates Aptos, Expanding Reach to DApps Users

By NBTC03/10/2025

Backpack, a major crypto exchange and wallet recognised for its efficient customer experience and flexibility across multi-assets, enabled a strategic integration into Aptos, a Layer-1 blockchain designed to deliver fast, secure, and scalable DApps (decentralized applications). Aptos announced the development via its X’s social media account. This partnership represents a huge achievement for the wallet as the integration broadens the wallet’s accessibility and liquidity. Backpack is a crypto exchange and wallet, operating a user-friendly platform that allows people to seamlessly trade, manage, and secure their crypto assets. The exchange runs a self-custodial wallet that enables users to access numerous blockchain…

Ethereum

Ethereum Exchange Supply Falls To 9-Year Low, Yet Price Is Struggling At $4,000

By NBTC03/10/2025

Ethereum has struggled to register meaningful upward movement in recent days despite strong investor activity. The altcoin king’s price is being pulled by two opposing forces: heavy accumulation from retail and institutional players, and continued selling pressure from long-term holders. This clash has kept ETH rangebound. Ethereum Exchange Supply Falls Ethereum’s supply on exchanges has steadily declined for months, now sitting at a nine-year low. This signals investors are withdrawing tokens from centralized platforms, a move often linked to long-term accumulation strategies rather than short-term speculation. In just the past month, more than 2.7 million ETH, valued at over $11.3…

Blockchain

OVERTAKE and Sui Team Up to Make In-Game Asset Trading Feel Less Broken

By NBTC03/10/2025

After a recent beta, OVERTAKE has flipped the switch on its official marketplace, and this time it’s leaning hard on Sui and a dash of AI to make buying and selling in-game items actually pleasant. The pitch is simple: take the messy parts of Web2 trading (high fees, slow or restricted settlements, clunky payment flows) and fix them with a blockchain built for games and a few smart automations. At launch, OVERTAKE supports Path of Exile 1, Last Epoch and MapleLand, and it’s offering two new features that gamers and sellers will notice right away. TakeShop lets sellers set up…

Ethereum

Is a Drop to $4,000 Inevitable for Ethereum?

By NBTC03/10/2025

The cryptocurrency market is a dynamic landscape, and for Ethereum (ETH) holders, recent signals are raising alarms. A new ETH price prediction from a prominent analyst suggests that the second-largest cryptocurrency could be on the verge of a significant downward move. Understanding these critical junctures is paramount for navigating the volatile digital asset space. What Does the Latest ETH Price Prediction Indicate? According to Altcoin Vector, Swissblock’s specialized altcoin analysis account on X, Ethereum faces a crucial test. Their recent analysis highlights a pivotal level that could dictate ETH’s immediate future. If Ethereum fails to quickly recover a specific accumulation…