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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.

Aethir is stepping up to fuel innovation as AI innovation is gaining momentum. It offers exclusive compute resources and comprehensive support for AI builders. Aither aims to provide cutting-edge GPU technology and a $100 million Aethir Ecosystem Fund. It further seeks to empower developers in creating the next generation of AI agents and applications. This initiative is designed to provide the tools and financial backing. Both are necessary to accelerate progress in AI development. 📣 Aethir to provide exclusive compute resources and support to the AI buildersJoin the AI revolution! 🌍 Our GPUs are here to help build the next…

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The SEC settles with crypto lender Plutus Lending LLC, operating as Abra The Securities and Exchange Commission has reached a settlement with crypto lender Plutus Lending LLC, which operates under the name Abra. The settlement resolves allegations that Abra violated federal securities laws by failing to register its retail crypto lending product, Abra Earn, and by operating as an unregistered investment company. As part of the agreement, Abra has consented to pay a $1.65 million civil penalty and comply with a permanent injunction imposed by the SEC. Although Abra settled the case without admitting or denying the allegations, the SEC…

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Bison strengthens its banking options by adding Germany’s largest bank as a partner to protect customer balances. On Jan. 13, Bison, the crypto trading platform operated by the Boerse Stuttgart Group, revealed that Deutsche Bank has joined as a new banking partner, diversifying its banking relationships and marking the entry of Germany’s largest bank into the role of protecting euro deposits on the platform. Solaris SE, which has been a key partner for some time, will maintain its role alongside Deutsche Bank. @DeutscheBank wird weiterer Banking-Partner von BISON! 🚀Die Deutsche Bank wird im Rahmen der Multi-Banking-Strategie von #BISONApp in die…

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Bitmain-backed crypto mining firm BitFuFu has announced plans to expand into North America with the acquisition of a 51-MW Bitcoin mining facility in Oklahoma. Bitcoin (BTC) mining firm BitFuFu has announced plans to buy a majority stake in a mining facility in Oklahoma in a bid to expand its North American operations. In a Jan. 16 press release, the firm said it had signed a letter of intent for the deal, which could close in the first half of 2025. The facility, located in an unpopulated area, has 51 megawatts of power capacity. It runs air-cooled Bitcoin miners and gets…

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The price of Bitcoin has hit an all-time high of $97,900, and it is now targeting $100K as Fibonacci levels and on-chain metrics support continued growth. With the crypto market reaching a valuation of $3.15 trillion, Bitcoin has created a new all-time high (ATH), surpassing the $97,000 mark. After three consecutive bullish weeks, Bitcoin’s price has risen by more than 40%, forming a triple white soldier pattern. This surge in bullish sentiment increases the chances of a potential parabolic bull run ahead. Will this uptrend push Bitcoin prices toward the $100,000 mark this November? Let’s explore. Bitcoin Hits $97,900, Bulls…

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Chainalysis, a major player in crypto analysis and forensics, has acquired Alterya, an Israeli startup specializing in detecting fraud using AI agents, the company said Monday. The total purchase price was about $150 million, sources familiar with the acquisition told Business Insider. Alterya, founded in 2022 and backed by $9.8 million in seed funding from Battery Ventures, Y Combinator, NFX, and Nyca, uses AI agents to detect and prevent scams targeting financial institutions, fintech, and crypto service providers. This investment allows Chainalysis to move beyond reactive investigations and offer proactive fraud prevention. With Alterya’s advanced AI-driven tools, the company could…

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A notorious wallet, sbfonchain.sol, displays renewed meme token activity. Previously, the whale has been known to be an early holder of peak memes, though not always achieving the best returns. A Solana vanity address, sbfonchain.sol, has been busy in the past day, moving funds into new meme tokens. The wallet, suspiciously named after the initials of Sam Bankman-Fried, is not necessarily connected to the former founder of the FTX exchange. However, the wallet is curious enough to track for meme token insights, while showing signs it may be related to FTX in some form. The wallet became highly active, just…

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Santori made the announcement on Wednesday and said he would remain at the company in a senior advisory role, amid rumors that he will soon seek a position in the Trump administration. Kraken’s Chief Legal Officer Calls It Quits After Five Years Marco Santori, chief legal officer at cryptocurrency exchange Kraken announced his resignation on Wednesday, took a jab at SEC Chairman Gary Gensler, and appeared to extend an olive branch to regulators by calling them “lovely people,” giving credibility to rumors that he will soon be vying for a spot in the Trump administration. The veteran lawyer led Kraken’s…

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Publicly traded U.S. crypto mining companies doubled their bitcoin (BTC) holdings last year, taking the total to 92,473 valued at $8.6 billion as of end-December while the price of the largest cryptocurrency rose 120%, according to data from TheMiningMag. The biggest amount, almost half of the total, is held by MARA Holdings (MARA) with 44,893 BTC. MARA has the second-largest stash among publicly listed companies, surpassed only by MicroStrategy’s (MSTR) 450,000 BTC. The strategy of investing in bitcoin and keeping it for the long term, known as HODL after a typing error made more than a decade ago, has grown…

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