Author: NBTC

IOTA’s Swirl introduces liquid staking, allowing users to earn rewards while actively using their assets in DeFi. With stIOTA, users can lend, trade, or join liquidity pools without locking original tokens, boosting capital efficiency. IOTA has taken a decisive turn in digital finance by launching Swirl, a liquid staking platform that went live on its testnet on April 21st. This feature lets IOTA holders stake their tokens while still being able to use them, solving one of DeFi’s biggest hurdles—asset lock-up. Unlike standard staking methods that restrict token movement, Swirl introduces flexibility without compromise. Did anyone mention liquid staking on…

James O’Beirne, a Bitcoin Core developer, has raised concerns about the state of Bitcoin’s security budget and how its ongoing erosion might jeopardize what he refers to as ‘property rights.’ O’Beirne emphasized that there is little time to address this issue. Bitcoin Core Developer James O’Beirne Warns About Possible Erosion of Bitcoin ‘Property Rights’ as Security Budget Dwindles James O’Beirne, a Bitcoin Core developer, has voiced his worries about the possible future of the prime cryptocurrency given the continuous reduction of bitcoin’s security budget. On the Supply Shock podcast, O’Beirne stated that as the network evolves and the total income…

On April 22, Shiba Inu executive Lucie announced a major community milestone via an X post, showcasing the dog-themed token’s steady growth since its launch in late 2020. According to the post, Shiba Inu (SHIB), built on the Ethereum blockchain, has now surpassed 1,508,012 on-chain holders, a significant achievement that highlights sustained interest from both long-time supporters and new adopters. This milestone coincides with the broader crypto market rally, which saw global market capitalization rise by 4.16%, alongside a 17.60% spike in trading volume, per CoinMarketCap data. As Bitcoin led the way, most altcoins followed with notable gains. SHIB recorded…

Gold could climb to $6,000 an ounce during Donald Trump’s second term because a sharper tariff regime would weaken the dollar, investment manager Frank Holmes told Kitco News this week in a wide-ranging interview. Frank Holmes Outlines Bold $6,000 Gold and Bitcoin Growth Outlook Holmes, chief executive and chief investment officer of U.S. Global Investors in San Antonio, explained in a recent interview that bullion has lagged the surge in global money supply. “When I look at M2 growth globally, I look at the G20 countries in particular, the most biggest of ten countries, I think gold should be going…

Crypto-linked stocks largely withstood the April rough broader stock market, lifted by a fresh jump in Bitcoin. Shares connected to digital coins jumped even as the S&P 500 Index lost ground. Michael Saylor’s Strategy, trading platform Coinbase Global Inc., and miner CleanSpark Inc. each scored double-digit gains during the month, outpacing the tech firms they usually track. As reported by Bloomberg, the push followed a 13 % rise in Bitcoin itself, reopening arguments about the token as a possible safer asset during market instability. Equities tied to Bitcoin usually swing harder than the crypto asset itself, so they climbed faster…

A notable XRP community pundit has continued to champion an accumulation culture, identifying a threshold that could lead to financial freedom. Edoardo Farina, who has continuously encouraged investors to accumulate more XRP tokens, believes the crypto asset will likely deliver massive gains for patient holders. XRP Shows Resilience For context, XRP’s price action has been suppressed over the past three months, as bearish pressure engulfs the broader crypto market. The asset lost 29.34% of its value in February 2025 alone, the largest single-month loss in over three years. Following this, XRP has shown resilience but continues to observe declines, albeit…

A new survey shows that South Korean crypto investors are leaning more toward Bitcoin over gold despite record-high gold prices. In a survey conducted by CoinNess and Cratos from April 21st through 25th, 2,000 South Korean crypto investors shared their takes on the gold vs Bitcoin debate. The purpose of the survey was to track weekly market sentiment and compare preferences between Bitcoin and gold. Despite the record-high gold prices, 45.4% said Bitcoin will deliver better returns in the next six months. The rest of the participants answered as follows: 27.9% chose gold, 22.7% predicted both would grow, and 4%…

Kazakhstan is exploring the creation of crypto banks as part of its effort to build a robust digital asset ecosystem. The proposed institutions would offer services like digital asset exchange, storage, and transaction support in a regulated framework, according to The Astana Times. This sentiment was expressed by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov in a response to Parliament on April 25. These functions are already being partially handled by entities under the Astana International Financial Centre, including cryptocurrency exchanges, custodians, brokers, and digital asset platform operators. The government aims to expand these capabilities through upcoming legislative amendments designed to liberalize the…

Immutable co-founder Robbie Ferguson let the crypto world know the company is set to reveal the outcome of a multibillion-dollar partnership they’d been working on for over two years. His update Tuesday on X sparked immediate attention from the crypto industry and users, signaling a major development ahead for the blockchain gaming platform. In a post shared on April 21, Ferguson wrote, “Tomorrow we announce the outcome of a multibillion-dollar partnership that’s been in the works for 2+ years.” The statement has fueled anticipation among Immutable’s user base, with several community members taking to X to express excitement. One longtime…

Bitcoin remained resilient on April 28, 2025, with its price coasting along at $95,489, a market cap of $1.89 trillion, and a 24-hour trade volume of $21.47 billion. The cryptocurrency traded within an intraday range of $92,953 to $95,857, showcasing tight consolidation beneath a key resistance zone. Bitcoin Bitcoin exhibited a steady bullish structure on the daily chart, with the pair btc/usd advancing from a significant low of $74,434 to a recent peak near $95,857. Volume analysis confirmed genuine buying pressure during the rally, though recent sessions recorded a slight tapering in volume. The candlestick structure reflected emerging small red…