Author: NBTC

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.

As of June 17, 2026, the Ethereum price stands at 1,775 dollars, in a phase that leaves no room for enthusiasm. The bearish pressure on the daily chart remains unresolved, while the lower timeframes show timid signs of stabilization. Those looking for clear signals risk finding what they want to see. $ETH/USDT — daily chart with candles, EMA20/EMA50 and volumes. Key points $ETH is trading at $1,775 in a structurally bearish regime on the daily, with the main moving averages above the price. The daily RSI14 at 43.49 indicates weak momentum but no ongoing capitulation. The pivot support S1 at…

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Liz Truss, the U.K.’s shortest-serving prime minister, said the country’s economy has been stagnating for decades and many of the problems result from a lack of sound money and the debasement of the currency, an erosion in the value of sterling caused by inflation and the printing of new banknotes. Truss, who led a Conservative government for 45 days in 2022, said the financial situation strengthened her interest in bitcoin , which some observers see as a tool against debasement. She said she’s “very interested” in the cryptocurrency, which she first encountered when working at the Treasury and mentioned it…

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XRPL validators are voting on the Lending Protocol, Single Asset Vaults, and a cross-chain reward-rounding fix as major functional changes move closer onchain. Developers are pairing those amendments with attackathons, bug bounties, and broader security testing while XRPL version 3.2.0 draws closer later this year steadily. Core engineers are also rebuilding repository fundamentals and preparing the ledger for a post-quantum roadmap aimed at full readiness by 2028 in the future. $XRP is approaching a stretch of 2026 in which the story around the ledger is being driven less by price and more by plumbing. The real signal is that XRPL’s…

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Cottonia, an AI firm that adds AI predictive analytics into decentralized networks, has joined Matrix, a $BNB Chain-based AI-led execution rollup. The partnership aims to advance blockchain intelligence with the integration of AI-driven predictive strategies into the $BNB Chain network. As Cottonia disclosed in its official social media announcement, the development is poised to improve decision-making and scalability for dApps. Hence, the joint effort enables low-latency execution and unparalleled execution. 💥New Partnership💥@CottoniaAI 🤝 @MatrixOnBNB@MatrixOnBNB is an execution rollup on $BNB Chain, rebuilt with Facet tech and adapted to $BNB’s PoSA consensus for high-performance scaling.Together, we’re bringing AI-powered prediction strategies to…

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Bitcoin held near the $80,500 level on May 13, 2026, at 8 a.m. ET, as traders weighed cooling short-term momentum against a broader bullish structure that still refuses to tap out quietly. With bitcoin priced at $80,550, a market cap of $1.61 trillion, and 24-hour trading volume reaching $40.58 billion, the world’s largest crypto asset continued consolidating below the stubborn $82,000 resistance region like a caffeinated trader refusing to log off at 3 a.m. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin held near $80,550 on May 13, 2026, as indicators stayed mostly neutral. Market data showed bitcoin volume hit $40.58B as resistance formed near…

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In a groundbreaking move to broaden utility and user adoption of its native token and AI-DeFi ecosystem, House Party Protocol, a layer-2 blockchain network, today announced its strategic integration on BitGo, a digital asset trading platform. The incorporation enabled House Party Protocol to launch its native token (HHP) on BitGo’s institutional digital asset trading platform. House Party Protocol, formerly known as Aergo Network, is an AI-native layer-2 blockchain platform built for verifiable artificial intelligence, trustworthy data management, and scalable DApps (decentralized applications). The protocol developed from the Aergo blockchain network, pivoting its commitment from general business solutions to specialized infrastructure…

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Ethereum’s [$ETH] price is a topic of concern right now. However, developers continue to build on the network, even in times of weakness. However, it is critical that confidence in Ethereum is not just from investors, but also from the people creating its future. Ethereum developer growth has held up over the years While $ETH’s price has seen some dark days in recent times, it seems builders aren’t giving up just yet. Source: X New developers rose from about 30K in 2016 to nearly 140K in 2025. This growth did not stop during weak market years either. In fact, in…

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Global payments giant Stripe is building what it calls the “AWS for money,” and crypto tech is at the center of that plan. Speaking at the RWA Summit in Cannes, France, Adrien Duchâteau, Stripe’s head of crypto go-to-market, said the company is now integrating stablecoins and blockchain across its core payment stack as it looks to modernize how money moves globally. “We’re putting product by product more of our stack onchain,” he said. The move builds on the firm’s long, if uneven, history with crypto. Stripe was one of the earliest major tech companies to embrace bitcoin , enabling BTC…

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A viral message on social media has reaffirmed community loyalty, highlighting the extreme commitment of investors in the face of volatility. Despite fluctuations since the 2021 high, $SHIB holders interpret corrections as long-term positioning opportunities. The development of Shibarium and the leadership of Shytoshi Kusama are fundamental pillars sustaining confidence against price action. The Shiba Inu community is back in the spotlight following the spread of a viral post breaking down its investors’ mindset. The message, which circulated rapidly across social platforms, reveals an unwavering conviction among $SHIB holders. The lead developer of $SHIB told me to buy the ecosystem.…

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Tokenized assets have been gaining ground lately. From private credit to treasury products, the market is now becoming a bigger part of the crypto investment story. A key reason for this interest has been yield. But, is it sustainable, or will stress slow down growth? Tokenised RWAs cross 900K holders The tokenised RWA market is huge now, with 900,000+ holders as part of its base. Solana [SOL] currently leads by holder count with 277K users, followed closely by Plume Network [PLUME] at 250K. Source: RWA Foundation Ethereum [ETH] remains another major base for RWA activity. By asset type, tokenized stocks…

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