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.

OKX announced the delisting of a large number of spot trading pairs in order to maintain a solid and efficient trading environment. OKX Will Delist Many Spot Trading Pairs The decision follows regular performance reviews and feedback from users in accordance with the OKX Token Delisting/Decloaking Guidelines. The affected trading pairs and their respective delisting schedules are as follows: 25 July 2024, 11:00-11:30: LTC-ETH MATIC-BTC ADA-ETH FIL-ETH LINK-ETH OKB-ETH HBAR-BTC EOS-ETH QTUM-BTC GRT-BTC 26 July 2024, 11:00-11:30: ATOM-ETH XCH-BTC MKR-BTC NEO-BTC OXT-ETH OKT-BTC XRP-ETH SHIB-BTC DOGE-ETH TRX-ETH 1 August 2024, 11:00-11:30: ADA-BTC FIL-BTC NEAR-BTC LINK-BTC DOT-BTC UNI-BTC ETC-BTC ATOM-BTC EOS-BTC…

Read More

The price of the flagship cryptocurrency Bitcoin has recently dropped below its 200-day trendline after hitting a low above the $57,000 mark and losing its key $60,000 support level, sparking concerns of a potentially “extreme” price crash that would see it trade near $40,000. Andrew Kang, co-founder of Mechanism Capital, highlighted parallels between the current price action and the lead-up to the 2021 crash, pointing to the extended period BTC has been within its price range, which exceeds the duration seen before the crash in 2021. Moreover, Kang noted there are over $50 billion worth of cryptocurrency leveraged positions near…

Read More

The Ethereum blockchain went through its highest inflation period in the last quarter, with approximately 110,000 Ethereum (ETH) added to the total supply. This equates to an annual inflation rate of 0.37%, according to a recent report by Fidelity Digital Assets. Analysts Daniel Gray and Max Wadington suggest that ETH supply is unlikely to experience dramatic fluctuations in the short to medium term, but the growing preference for lower-fee layer 2 platforms and increased demand for staking could lead to more frequent inflationary quarters. The network has seen a 5% increase in the number of validators since April, and the…

Read More

While Bitcoin continued its recovery towards $ 70,000 in the last two weeks after the sharp declines in July, Coinshares published its weekly cryptocurrency report. Coinshares, which stated that it experienced $1.354 billion inflows into cryptocurrency investment products last week, said that the inflows are continuing. “Cryptocurrency investment products have seen further buying, with $1.35 billion in inflows last week, and the last 3-week wave of inflows reaching $3.2 billion.” Bitcoin Rise Expectation Continues! When looking at crypto funds individually, it was seen that the majority of fund inflows were in Bitcoin. BTC experienced inflows of $1.27 billion, representing over…

Read More

Ripple’s CEO predicts a $5 trillion influx into digital currencies by the end of 2024, potentially boosting XRP’s market position. Archax plans to integrate $30-$50 trillion in real-world assets into the XRP Ledger starting in 2024, enhancing its value and utility. A potential Ripple victory over the SEC could attract institutional investors, significantly increasing XRP’s liquidity and market capitalization. Ripple’s XRP is positioned for a possible upsurge, owing to a combination of market changes and strategic alliances. Brad Garlinghouse predicts a major spike in investment in the cryptocurrency market by the end of 2024. He anticipates about $5 trillion to…

Read More

The Digital Chamber, a leading blockchain trade association, has urged U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris to “take a forward-looking approach to digital assets.” On Monday, the Digital Chamber said it had sent a letter to Harris. This came just a day after outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden dropped out of the upcoming 2024 election and endorsed Kamala Harris for nomination as the Democratic Party’s candidate. 📢 This morning, we sent a letter to @VP with important requests to support the #digitalasset industry. It’s in the best interest of the American people for Democrats to embrace this technology fully. @VP has…

Read More

Jupiter has maintained a position within the upper half of the Bollinger Bands for nearly ten days, indicating a sustained bullish trend. The $1 level has been turned into a support zone, though it might face another test shortly. Jupiter (JUP), a decentralized exchange aggregator on the Solana blockchain, has surged by 65% since July 8th, highlighting its upward momentum. Jupiter’s bullish trend on the Solana blockchain points to a robust rally, with critical resistance levels in sight and ongoing bullish indicators. Jupiter’s Market Structure Turns Bullish Amid Price Rally The market sentiment towards Jupiter (JUP), a decentralized exchange aggregator…

Read More

Iris Energy Limited has announced an increase in its power capacity at the Childress site in Texas from 600 megawatts (MW) to 750 MW. This expansion follows approval from the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) and an amended connection agreement with American Electric Power (AEP). Iris Energy Expands Texas Operations On Wednesday, Iris Energy (Nasdaq: IREN) announced that the additional 150 MW increases its total secured power capacity to 2,310 MW. The company intends to utilize 910 MW for data centers by 2024, expanding to 1,400 MW by 2026, with further development surpassing 1 GW by 2030. Iris Energy…

Read More

Renowned Bitcoin advocate and founder of MicroStrategy behemoth Michael Saylor has issued one of his daily BTC tweets. This time, he addressed the Bitcoin community with a “BTC independence” message. Saylor’s tweet caught Bitcoiners’ attention as they discussed the current heavy Bitcoin price correction that has been intensifying this week as the sell-off continues. Saylor talks “Bitcoin independence” Michael Saylor has published a tweet to the U.S. Bitcoin community congratulating them on U.S. Independence Day, July 4. A hint at potential financial independence that could be brought by the world’s flagship digital currency in the future is also meant in…

Read More

A question looming over Tuesday’s launch of spot Ethereum ETFs is whether any outflows from a flagship fund at Grayscale could dull investors’ initial excitement. When spot Bitcoin ETFs launched in January, the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) shed more than $2 billion in its first five trading days, as investors took profits or flocked to funds from financial giants like Fidelity and BlackRock. Initially, Bitcoin’s price fell amid a Wall Street debut, somewhat stifling the buzz around their long-awaited launch. Boasting over $9 billion in assets under management, the management fee for the Grayscale Ethereum Trust (ETHE) has remained steady…

Read More