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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 official Shiba Inu account on the X social media network has caught the attention of the SHIB army by publishing a “bull” post that was inspired by Vitalik Buterin. The Ethereum co-founder recently issued a similar post on his X handle, thus initiating a short-lived ETH price increase. “Shiba is good,” the SHIB team says The SHIB account published an image of a bull on a rock. The bull is wearing a piece of paper on a chain and it says “Shiba is good.” The original post with the same bull and a sign “Ethereum is good” was published…

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Banking giant Wells Fargo reportedly drove a customer’s account into the negative for days over confusion about a paper check. Sacramento resident and longtime Wells Fargo customer Gerald Monroe Mann says he wrote a $400 check – and soon after discovered $4,000 had been withdrawn from his account, reports CBS News. After spending hours on the phone, Mann confirmed Wells Fargo had mistakenly added an extra zero to the amount when cashing the check. The payment drained both his savings and checking accounts, leaving him $900 in the red. Mann says he went back and forth with Wells Fargo representatives…

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Coinbase’s Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal has taken to X to criticize the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its unclear stance on FTX’s proposal to repay creditors using stablecoins or other digital assets. Grewal argues that the SEC’s approach creates uncertainty and urges the agency to provide clearer guidance for the crypto market. The SEC recently issued a notice cautioning the FTX estate that it might oppose any attempts to repay creditors with stablecoins or other digital assets. The SEC’s statement, however, stopped short of declaring such actions illegal. Instead, the agency stated that it “reserves its rights…

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Bitcoin (BTC) price has started a range-bound move after rebounding above the $53,000 support. Bitcoin price long term forecast: bearish On August 5, as reported by Coinidol.com, the largest cryptocurrency fell to a low of $49,130, but bulls took advantage of the dip. Bitcoin has corrected upwards but was stopped by the moving average lines or the barrier at $63,000. The rebound has pushed it back to the middle of the price range. The cryptocurrency is now above the $53,000 support and below the $63,000 resistance level. Bitcoin will be trapped in its range for a few days. If buyers…

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Veteran trader Peter Brandt identifies $2,830 as a critical level for Ethereum (ETH), stating that the short-side trade is invalid if ETH moves above this threshold. Despite the dovish sentiment expressed by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, the price of Ethereum (ETH) remains under pressure, with several analysts predicting further declines in September. According to a recent analysis by prominent market analyst Peter Brandt, Ethereum is facing significant resistance at the $2,814 level. This level has been tested multiple times, and the current price action shows ETH hovering just below this critical threshold. Brandt views ETH as a well-defined short-selling…

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Turkey wants in on BRICS. That’s the latest from Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, who said, and we quote: “Certainly, we would like to become a member of BRICS. So we’ll see how it goes this year.” And Turkey has some serious motivations. First off, they’re looking for new economic partners. BRICS countries like China and India are economic giants with markets that are growing fast. Europe’s growth is slow, and Turkey knows it. They’ve been struggling with high inflation, and their currency isn’t doing much better. Being part of BRICS could mean new trade deals and investments, things that could…

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Telegram Mini Apps, powered by The Open Network (TON), represent a groundbreaking fusion of blockchain technology with mobile gaming. These apps allow users to engage in games directly within Telegram, leveraging TON’s blockchain for seamless, secure transactions and true ownership of in-game assets. This integration not only enhances user interaction through familiar Telegram interfaces but also introduces decentralized finance (DeFi) elements like play-to-earn mechanics, where players can earn cryptocurrencies. TON’s high scalability and Telegram’s vast user base create an ecosystem ripe for innovative gaming experiences, bridging traditional gaming with the decentralized future of Web3. Telegram and TON Network first Airdrop…

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OKX has announced plans to delist the FRONT/USDT margin trading pair and the related perpetual futures contract as part of its efforts to improve market liquidity and enhance the overall user experience. OKX to Delist FRONT Margin Trading Pair and Perpetual Future The borrowing feature for the FRONT/USDT margin trading pair will be disabled on September 2, 2024 at 05:00 UTC. The margin trading pair will be completely delisted between 06:00 and 07:00 on September 4, 2024. During the delisting process, OKX will suspend margin trading and flexible lending services for the affected pair. Open orders for margin trading will…

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Russian authorities seized 238 illegal cryptocurrency mining rigs in the Irkutsk region. The illegal mining activities caused significant damage to the electrical grid, leading to criminal charges against the miners. Russian authorities have confiscated 238 mining rigs from a community that is said to be entirely focused on gardening. The Irkutsk region in Southeastern Siberia has become the unofficial capital of the Russian Bitcoin mining sector, where illegal crypto mining continues. This is due to its famously low energy rates, as well as its low winter temperatures. According to TASS, the state media outlet has reported that more than 230…

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Ethereum price is showing signs of attempting a price recovery in the past day. The recent dip has resulted in Ethereum witnessing increased liquidations as per coinglass data. The second largest cryptocurrency, Ethereum, in an interesting turn of events, halted its price declines. The altcoin showed a price recovery following its recent brief price dip. Meanwhile, the overall cryptocurrency market has reverted to bullish after Wednesday’s price decline. Bitcoin, however, still remains below the $60K level. Notably, Ethereum’s daily price movement reflects a 0.87% increase with prices climbing above the $2.5K level after Wednesday’s slump, attempting recovery. ETH’s daily price…

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