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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.

Unveiling Massive US Expansion & 10K BTC Holdings

Exciting news from the world of digital assets! Leading miner Hut8 recently made a significant announcement, confirming four new U.S. development sites. These strategic locations are set to bolster the company’s power infrastructure, signaling a massive expansion for Hut8 Bitcoin mining operations and future-proof AI data centers. This move underscores Hut8’s commitment to growth and innovation in the rapidly evolving digital economy. What Drives Hut8’s Bitcoin Mining Expansion Across the US? Hut8 is clearly on an aggressive growth trajectory. The company has identified and secured four crucial new sites across Louisiana, Illinois, and two locations in Texas. These sites are…

MiningAug 27

Jerome Powell rate-cut hint jolts Ethereum price toward 2021 ATH territory

A wave of optimism from Jackson Hole swept through digital asset markets, with Ethereum price leading the charge. The second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap surged over 14%, bringing its historical $4,891 all-time high firmly into view. Summary Ethereum surged over 14% to $4,820 after Fed Chair Jerome Powell hinted at potential rate cuts. Trading volume jumped 95% in 24 hours, surpassing Bitcoin’s volume and pushing ETH close to its 2021 all-time high. The move sparked broader crypto market optimism and institutional interest, reflected in ETFs and equity-linked shares. According to crypto.news data, Ethereum (ETH) surged over 14% on August 22,…

EthereumAug 27

$MSTR Under Pressure as CFO Andrew Kang Sells $20 Million Worth of Shares

CFO Andrew Kang has sold approximately a total of $20,000,000 worth of $MSTR stock in August 2025. CEO Phong Le also sold 8,400 shares of Common A stock. Carl Rickertsen also dumped 26,390 shares, worth approximately $10 million shares this year. Strategy Vice President and CFO Andrew Kang has sold approximately a total of $20,000,000 worth of MicroStrategy ($MSTR) stock in August 2025. The sales included multiple large transactions. Could this negatively impact the company? Sneak Peek At Kang’s Recent Trades August 7, 2025: Kang sold 18,750 shares of the company’s stock, at an average price of $395.00, for a…

RegulationAug 27

200 Days of the Bitcoin President — Is Donald Trump’s Second Term Cause for Celebration or Concern?

Donald Trump has held office as the 47th president of the United States since January 20, 2025. At a little over 200 days, it seems a good time to recap where the “Bitcoin President” has paved the way to make the United States the proclaimed “crypto capital of the world,” and where we will go from here. First, under Trump’s second presidency, many prominent industry actors have seen favorable outcomes to the legal troubles they had faced under previous administrations. Terra/Luna founder Do Kwon reached a plea agreement with the Department of Justice, finding him guilty of just two of…

LegalAug 27

MoonPay and Turnkey Make Crypto Buying Easy in 160 Countries

MoonPay and Turnkey integration enable native fiat-to-crypto purchases across 160+ countries without redirects or external SDKs. Developers can embed seamless crypto buying experiences using just one API, improving conversion and user engagement. MoonPay has partnered with Turnkey in a rather intriguing collaboration. Through this partnership, users from over 160 countries can now purchase crypto assets directly within the app, without having to be redirected to another website or use complicated methods. Yes, no redirects, no pop-ups, and even no SDK integrations that often complicate developer processes. we've partnered with @turnkeyhq to power their fiat onramps! teams building with Turnkey can…

ExchangesAug 27

Bitcoin Miner Hut 8 Surges 10% on 1.5GW Expansion Plans

Hut 8 (HUT), a public bitcoin BTC$109,802.43 mining and energy infrastructure firm, surged Tuesday after revealing plans to more than double the company's power capacity. The plans include the development of four new sites across the United States with more than 1.5 gigawatts (GW), expanding total power capacity to over $2.5 GW across 19 locations, according to a press release. The stock rose more than 10%, hitting a seven-month high just shy of $26 per share even as bitcoin prices remain stuck in the doldrums below $110,000. Data center firms are enjoying renewed investor interest as demand for computing power…

MiningAug 27

Ethereum Surges to New All-Time High Amid Likely September Rate Cut

Ethereum ETH$4,852.28 hit a record price of $4,885 on Coinbase on Friday after a speech by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell suggesting interest rate cuts left traders relieved going into the weekend. The token rose nearly 15% over the past 24 hours as part of a broader rally in financial markets. Nevertheless, ether’s rally stood out among other tokens. Bitcoin was also up, but only by about 4%. The CoinDesk 20 Index, which tracks the broader crypto market, rose 9% over the same period. Powell on Friday gave hints that the Fed will indeed cut interest rates in September, as…

EthereumAug 27

Tension in Federal Reserve is growing as 2 of 12 Fed governors supported Trump’s urge to cut rates

Donald Trump has been pushing the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates throughout his second presidential tenure. The Fed officials have been consistently opposing Trump’s pressure. However, the release of the Federal Open Market Committee minutes revealed that by July, 2 of 12 Fed governors, Michelle Bowman and Christopher Waller, spoke out in favor of cutting the rates. What’s happening within the Federal Reserve, and how will it affect the markets? Summary 2025 has been a tense year for the Federal Reserve as the POTUS demands to cut interest rates while the Fed is too concerned with inflation risks to…

RegulationAug 27

Crypto's U.S. Policy Aims May Pivot on Resistance from Democratic Senator Warner

One of the crypto industry's central lobbying aims — to protect software developers from being held legally responsible when criminals abuse their technology — may be in jeopardy from Democrats led by U.S. Senator Mark Warner, according to people familiar with legislative negotiations. The Senate is set to return to work in Washington next week, with the completion of a crypto market structure bill as one of its top agenda items. In the bipartisan talks over that bill, Warner is said to have held reservations about the approach in the U.S. House of Representatives’ version of the bill known as…

LegalAug 27

Binance Futures Announces Listing of New Altcoin Trading Pair with 50x Leverage! Here Are the Details

Binance Futures, one of the world's largest crypto derivatives platforms, has announced a new leveraged trading product to expand its product range and enhance user experience. Binance Futures Launches BASUSDT Perpetual Trading Contract According to the exchange's statement, the USDⓈ-M BASUSDT perpetual futures contract will be launched on August 26, 2025, at 16:30. The new contract is based on a project called BNB Attestation Service (BAS). BAS is an infrastructure solution built on the BNB ecosystem and focuses on generating attestations (confirmations) for information verification. Binance also noted that the BAS token is currently listed on the Binance Alpha Market.…

ExchangesAug 27