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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.

Ethereum, which is trading at about $3,120, is causing an euphoria in the cryptocurrency market right now. The market has been reminded of Ethereum’s ability to remain the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization for almost eight years, and this upward trend has rekindled investor interest. Ethereum may be poised for a new bull run, which could pave the way for additional gains according to the recent spike in activity. Data from whale transactions indicates a discernible increase, indicating heightened activity from significant ETH stakeholders. These whale addresses, which have historically had a big impact on price changes, have helped Ethereum…

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This is a segment from the Empire newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. Framework’s Vance Spencer is a fan of Maker’s Sky rebrand. I don’t know about you, but until I chatted with Spencer, I really hadn’t seen or heard anyone come out in favor of the rebrand. Most folks were either ambivalent or critical. For Spencer — after speaking with various stakeholders — the “brand equity is actually relative to the value of a redenomination, which is just a lower unit bias. There’s a reason that stocks do this in the stock market,” he explained. As for the naysayers,…

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Node sales are a growing trend in 2024. When purchasing a node, you’re buying into a project’s infrastructure while becoming a key player in maintaining and securing the network. Investors who position themselves correctly can benefit from this new and unique funding mechanism. This guide takes a detailed look at some of the most exciting node sales in 2024. In this guide: What are the top node sales in 2024? What are nodes? What are node sales? Why participate in a node sale? Pros and cons of node sales Prioritize security when participating in node sales Frequently asked questions What…

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Bitcoin (BTC) has soared past the $72,000 mark, nearing all-time highs once again with over a quarter of a billion dollars in liquidations taking place in the process. According to crypto exchange data aggregator Coinglass, in the last 24 hours, $265,270,000 worth of positions have been liquidated, the vast majority being short positions on BTC. Binance has seen the most liquidations, followed by OKX and HTX. Bitcoin is now about a 1.5% move to all-time highs. Closely followed trader Dave the Wave tells his 146,000 followers on the social media platform X that Bitcoin’s bull market is likely back in…

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After the world’s largest cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, exceeded $ 80,000 and reached an all-time high price level, there is also great movement on the Ethereum and altcoins side. At the time of writing, Ethereum is trading at $3,191, up 5% in the last 24 hours. The increase in the last week has reached 29%. In the last 24 hours, the total cryptocurrency market increased by 1.93%, bringing its market value to $2.65 trillion. $1.5 trillion of this is Bitcoin and $384 billion is Ethereum. At a time when the Ethereum price was so high, BitMEX founder Arthur Hayes, one of the…

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Ben Armstrong, aka BitBoy, an influential voice in the XRP community, brought awareness of XRP to the incoming Donald Trump administration by explaining it to Trump’s son, Don Jr. Armstrong made a notable appearance on the “Triggered with Don Jr.” show, where he and Donald Trump Jr. discussed various issues affecting Americans, including cryptocurrencies. During the conversation, BitBoy took the opportunity to promote XRP to Don Jr. It’s worth noting that the Trump political camp is already familiar with the cryptocurrency market, including Bitcoin, and is advocating for regulations that could support the industry’s growth. Meanwhile, Armstrong explained to Don…

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Near Protocol has announced plans to build the world’s largest open-source AI model. The platform announced the initiative on the opening day of the Redacted conference in Bangkok, Thailand. The initiative, a 1.4 trillion parameter model, will be larger than Meta’s open-source model, Llama. Near Protocol noted that the initiative will involve crowdsourced research from multiple researchers and contributors to the new Near AI hub. Contributors are reportedly on board to train a smaller 500 million parameter model starting November 10. Near Protocol announced that the project will continue to grow and span seven models. It also noted that only…

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In 2024, the NFT market faced an unexpected downturn, revealing challenging patterns as the once-booming sector struggled to maintain its momentum. A recent study by NFTEvening and Storible agency, analyzing the performance of 29,079 new NFT collections, presents a stark reality. It shows that most NFT drops this year are failing to find lasting value or engagement. Profit Elusive in 2024 NFT Market as Most Drops Decline Using data from Dune Analytics and OpenSea, NFTEvening and Storible’s research focused on collections launched between January and August 2024. The study confirmed results Using OpenSea’s API and analyzed key metrics. Among them…

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After an extended period of sideways movement, Ethereum has finally managed to surge past the $3,000 mark. This breakout comes as Bitcoin reaches new highs, fueling optimism across the crypto market. Ethereum Price Breaks $3,000 After Long Consolidation Ethereum’s price had been moving within a tight range for weeks, struggling to break through the $3,000 resistance level. However, with the recent surge in Bitcoin’s price to $80,000, Ethereum found the momentum needed to move higher. Many traders see this breakout as a signal of Ethereum’s readiness for further gains, particularly as the overall crypto market remains bullish. ETH/USD 1-day chart…

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Chinese cryptocurrency journalist and blogger Colin Wu has reported that Spirit Blockchain Capital has finally completed the acquisition of Dogecoin Holdings. This may potentially help to increase the global adoption of the original meme cryptocurrency, DOGE. Spirit Blockchain Capital announced that it has completed the acquisition of Dogecoin Holdings to increase the global adoption of Dogecoin. Ankr co-founder Chandler Song announced that he has invested in Dogecoin Holdings and will serve as a strategic advisor to participate in… — Wu Blockchain (@WuBlockchain) November 8, 2024 Dogecoin Portfolio Holdings Corp is a blockchain company that works on managing and creating new…

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