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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.

The White House has reportedly confirmed that US President Donald Trump will attend the exclusive event for top $TRUMP memecoin holders at his Florida residence on Saturday, after questions were raised earlier this month over whether he would attend. Reuters reported on Friday that the White House confirmed Trump would deliver a keynote address at the gala luncheon organized by the company behind his Official Trump ($TRUMP) memecoin. The gala is set to take place at Mar-a-Lago. It will be open to the top 297 holders of the $TRUMP token, and the top 29 holders will also qualify for a…

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The global community of speculators and digital currency enthusiasts is currently pouring millions of dollars into prediction markets to determine if and when bitcoin will clinch the elusive $150,000 price point. Key Takeaways: Polymarket traders assign a slim 11% chance that bitcoin hits $150,000 by December 31, 2026. Kalshi data shows a 47% probability of bitcoin surpassing the $100,000 milestone during 2026. Total volume across major prediction markets for $BTC price targets has exceeded $80 million in 2026. As of May 12, 2026, the prediction platform Polymarket has recorded a staggering $18,360,481 in total trading volume for its primary $150,000…

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Ripple’s David Schwartz has responded to longstanding claims that the company is quietly working with dozens of central banks on $XRP adoption. In a podcast, Schwartz dismissed conspiracy-style narratives suggesting that “something big” is coming for $XRP based on NDAs. He stressed that while Ripple does have confidential partnerships, most claims of a major hidden rollout involving $XRP are false. Notably, he confirmed that many partners operate under non-disclosure agreements. However, that doesn’t mean there are secret, game-changing events waiting to be revealed. “Ripple’s partners insist on NDAs to keep their business confidential,” Schwartz said. Key Points Schwartz dismisses claims…

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House Proposal Would Bring Crypto Trades Under Wash Sale Restrictions House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) on June 17 issued a press release highlighting H.R. 9172, the “Applying Existing Tax Anti-Abuse Rules to Digital Assets Act.” The bill was introduced in the House on June 8 and referred to the House Ways and Means Committee, which oversees federal tax policy and revenue measures. The legislation would apply wash sale and constructive sale rules to digital assets. Crypto investors could lose a tax advantage tied to loss harvesting, a tax-planning strategy in which investors sell assets at a loss to offset…

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21Shares’ Matt Mena says Bitcoin’s refusal to dump on hot CPI shows inflation is priced in, leaving the CLARITY Act vote as the next major catalyst for a push toward $90K. 21Shares analyst Matt Mena argued in a note published by Sina Finance that Bitcoin’s resilience in the face of elevated U.S. inflation data is itself a bullish signal, writing that $BTC “did not decline due to inflation data,” which he interprets as evidence that “the market has already priced in the overheating inflation data.” With Bitcoin currently trading around $82,010 — a level confirmed by Gate market data showing…

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Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh is holding a press conference following the decision to keep interest rates unchanged. Here are the most important parts of Warsh’s statements: This meeting reflects the best traditions of the Federal Reserve. The goal is to implement monetary policy correctly. My colleagues and I are here to fulfill our legal duties. The mandate given to us by Congress to achieve price stability and full employment guides our meetings. Economic activity is expanding at a steady pace. Inflation is well above the 2% target. Continuously high prices are a burden. FOMC members unanimously agree that price…

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Despite a sharp decline in the value of his holdings, Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has reaffirmed his long-term commitment to $ADA. Speaking during a recent IOG treasury proposals X Spaces session, he addressed the downturn in $ADA’s market performance. He offered a reflection on both his personal losses and broader ecosystem sentiment. His commentary comes at a time when persistent market volatility continues to weigh on investor confidence across the crypto sector, placing added pressure on projects like Cardano to prove resilience and long-term value. Key Points Charles Hoskinson disclosed that his $ADA holdings have declined by over 75% in…

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New Legal Definitions The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe’s Financial Intelligence Unit has issued a public mandate requiring all virtual asset service providers to formally register with the regulatory body. The June 16 directive solidifies the government’s transition toward an integrated and supervised regulatory model for crypto firms. The regulatory push stems from the Finance Act No. 7 of 2025, passed in December 2025, which amended Section 2 of Zimbabwe’s Money Laundering and Proceeds of Crime Act. This amendment formally incorporated virtual asset service providers, or VASPs, into the statutory definition of a “financial institution.” Acting under these newly expanded powers,…

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Bitcoin traders now face one of the market’s biggest leverage threats this year. Fresh liquidation data shows that nearly $7.64 billion in crypto long positions could disappear if Bitcoin falls another $5,000 from current levels. The warning arrives during a period of rising uncertainty across digital assets. Traders continue to chase higher prices, but leverage exposure keeps climbing aggressively. The current setup has created intense pressure inside the crypto market. Many traders opened highly leveraged positions expecting Bitcoin to continue its recent momentum. However, even a moderate correction could trigger a chain reaction of forced selling. Analysts now watch liquidity…

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An Ethereum trader using the address “0xa2e8” made an astounding $4.93 million in profit in just five days. In fact, by the 10th day, the trader had earned $5 million by actively trading $ETH in both directions. Simply put, the trader took short positions when prices were expected to fall and long positions when prices were expected to rise. As of the latest update, the traders’ bet had a 90% win rate, as nine of the ten trades were profitable despite volatile market conditions. Source: Hyperbot However, with 20x leverage and a short position of 17,000 $ETH, the trader is…

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