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.

During a recent keynote speech at the Web3 Transitions Summit, which is taking place alongside Token2049 in Singapore, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin spoke in great detail about the main goals of the revolutionary ERC-4337 standard. The new standard introduced the concept of account abstraction, which is supposed to substantially simplify the process of recovering one’s crypto account. The new standard was deployed last March after undergoing a security audit. The ERC-4337 enhancement was originally proposed by Buterin back in September 2021. During a Q&A session, Buterin also described his ideal crypto wallet. It would allow restoring wallets with the help…

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According to PHOENIX, a crypto media outlet, several cryptocurrencies have posted impressive gains recently. This surge in price highlights notable movement in the digital asset ecosystem. Leading the daily gainers is $DAR, which has surged by 82.7%. This dramatic increase reflects a strong interest and confidence from investors. This increase marks $DAR as a standout performer in the current market. DAILY GAINERS$DAR +82.7% $SYS +73.8% $VOXEL +46.1% $HLG +30.7% $CTK +28.4% $REI +24.8% $PDA +23.2% $FLUX +21.5% $DYDX +18.5% $MBOX +18.5%#dailygainers pic.twitter.com/V0DauD07vK — PHOENIX – Crypto News & Analytics (@pnxgrp) August 19, 2024 After $DAR, $SYS and $VOXEL Show Significant…

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Today, Samourai Wallet developers Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill appeared together in court in the Southern District of New York for a status conference. This was the first time the two made a public appearance together since the US Department of Justice (DoJ) charged the two developers with conspiracy to commit money laundering and conspiracy to operate an unlicensed money transmitting business in April 2024. It was also the first time either of them have appeared in court since Hill appeared ahead of his bail release in July and Rodriguez first attended a court hearing in May. The prosecution…

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Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the United States, has warned users about delays in transactions related to Polygon (POL) shortly after the network underwent a major update. In a recent status update, Coinbase reported that some users may experience delays in sending and receiving Polygon tokens, but other services, including buying, selling, and fiat withdrawals or deposits, are unaffected. The official Coinbase status page included the following statements: “We are aware that some users may be experiencing delays in sending and receiving Polygon (MATIC). Buying, selling, and fiat withdrawals/deposits are not affected. We are investigating this issue and will…

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Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan believes that Ethereum to tech giant Microsoft in a recent memo, asserting that the blockchain giant’s foundational role in the ecosystem is being underestimated amid current bearish sentiment. In the memo titled “A Contrarian Bet on Ethereum,” Hougan argued that Ethereum continues to lead in key sectors despite growing competition and skepticism. Market challenges Ethereum has faced significant headwinds in recent months, with the ETH/BTC ratio recently hitting a three-year low, reflecting its underperformance relative to Bitcoin. Ethereum’s price remains flat year-to-date, while Bitcoin has surged 38%, and competitors like Solana are up 31%.…

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Klaytn (KLAY) is gaining traction among altcoins, trading positively on Monday despite Bitcoin’s ongoing struggles below the $60,000 level. While several other cryptocurrencies like Tron, NEO, and Monero saw notable gains in the early US trading session, Klaytn managed to hold above the $0.15 mark, even after retracing some of the gains that pushed it up by more than 5% earlier in the day. The excitement surrounding the upcoming Kaia mainnet launch is driving bullish sentiment among KLAY holders. Bullish momentum builds ahead of Kaia mainnet launch Klaytn’s recent price movement marks a recovery from its July lows when KLAY…

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has not yet indicated whether it plans to appeal the recent rulings in the SEC vs. Ripple case. Both Ripple and the SEC have a 60-day window from the final judgment to file any appeals. Legal expert Jeremy Hogan recently addressed the potential ramifications of an appeal on social media. He said that if an appeal is pursued, the process could extend the discussion of the case by another 12 months. Specifically, Ripple and the SEC must submit their appeals by October 7, which is 60 days after the final judgment. On The…

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Circle said that it will offer USDC to businesses through integrations with leading banks. Pix in Brazil and SPEI in Mexico are payment systems established by the central bank of each country. Circle has connected its USDC stablecoin with payment systems in Brazil and Mexico for corporate customers through integrations with leading banks, the company said Tuesday. Circle said it now allows businesses to access USDC directly from local financial institutions in Brazil through PIX, a payments system created by the Central Bank of Brazil (BCB) in 2020 that has nearly 160 million users. In Mexico it is connected to…

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Ethereum rose above 3% following crypto market anticipation of a 50-basis-point Fed rate cut. Ethereum looks like a potential contrarian bet for now, says Bitwise official. Ethereum could rally 17% toward $2,817 if it sustains a high volume move above $2,395. Ethereum (ETH) is up 2% on Tuesday as anticipation grows for a 50-basis-point interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve (Fed). Meanwhile, Bitwise’s weekly memo noted that Ethereum still provides several opportunities and looks like a contrarian bet. Ethereum still presents good upside opportunity amid underperformance Ethereum rallied alongside most crypto assets in the wider cryptocurrency market in…

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Hackers and fraudsters are attracted to crypto like flies to honey. This makes crypto custody a high-stakes business, as opposed to custodying traditional assets like stocks and bonds, which is considered to be a crucial but fairly straightforward job. The high stakes come with the high risk of safeguarding crypto, which in turn makes crypto custody an expensive business. According to Hadley Stern, chief commercial officer for Solana custody tool Marinade, it costs up to 10 times more to custody crypto compared to traditional assets, Bloomberg reported. According to Stern, who previously headed digital asset custody at Bank of New…

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