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.

A wave of bitcoin selling from public companies and sovereign entities is adding pressure to the bitcoin market, as firms that once called themselves long-term holders sit on long-term losses and move to shore up balance sheets, repay debt, and fund strategic pivots. Companies including Riot Platforms, Genius Group, and Nakamoto Holdings have all reduced their bitcoin holdings this week, citing liquidity needs and operational priorities. The shift marks a drastic change from the accumulation trend that defined the past two years, when firms raced to build $BTC treasuries during a period of rising prices. Bitcoin HODL-ish Empery Digital (EMPD)…

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Ethereum price today: $2,260 Ethereum trades near $2,260 on Thursday as rising macroeconomic uncertainties weigh on the crypto market. $ETH futures are showing rising signs of cautiousness among traders, with key sentiment trackers falling into negative territory. $ETH is testing the support levels at $2,211 and the 50-day EMA. Ethereum ($ETH) trades at $2,260 on Thursday as investors digest the impact of Middle East geopolitical tensions and US macroeconomic releases on the crypto market. The US Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index rose by 3.5% YoY in March from 2.8%, in line with market expectations. The Federal Reserve’s (Fed) preferred…

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On March 10, 2009, the economy was on the brink of collapse, the S&P 500 sitting at ~679, having fallen nearly 60% from its 2007 peaks to mark the bottom of the 2008 financial crisis. At the time, market sentiment was at its lowest. Bank failures, collapsing housing markets, and recession panic dominated the headlines, as investors kept asking themselves whether equities would recover at all. However, the tide soon shifted, with coordinated government bailouts and fresh fiscal policies introducing much-needed changes that led to some of the most memorable bull runs in history. Today, on March 10, 2026, exactly…

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As interest in $XRP-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs) continues to grow in the cryptocurrency market, recent data on $XRP ETFs traded in the US reveals a noteworthy picture. According to real-time tracking data, a total of 7 different $XRP ETF products are traded on the market, with a total asset size (AUM) of approximately $1 billion. While the $XRP price is trading sideways around $1.34, the total amount of $XRP locked through ETFs is calculated at 769.79 million. This amount represents approximately 0.7698% of the total 100 billion $XRP supply. Related News There Are New Developments in Turkey’s Cryptocurrency Tax Bill…

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Reform UK leader Nigel Farage received about £5 million (around $6.7 million) from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne before announcing his run for the Clacton seat in 2024, The Guardian reported Wednesday. The Conservatives have referred him to the Parliamentary Standards Commissioner, while Labour has also accused him of breaking House of Commons rules. Farage confirmed the gift in an interview with the Daily Telegraph, saying it was meant to keep him “safe and secure for the rest of my life” after a milkshake was thrown at him in 2019 and a firebomb attack on his home last year. Harborne, a…

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Bitcoin price fell last night after President Donald Trump signaled a potential escalation in military action against Iran, triggering a broad pullback across global markets and raising questions about whether bitcoin price could test lower support levels. The price of Bitcoin dropped nearly 4% within hours after Trump’s April 1 address, sliding to below $66,000 early April 2. The decline came as investors shifted away from risk assets following remarks that pointed to harder strikes in the coming weeks, with no timeline for de-escalation. Equity markets also moved lower. The S&P 500 traded in negative territory, while Asia-Pacific equities reversed…

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Bitmine, a company operating in crypto asset management and mining, continues to grow its Ethereum investments. According to information shared by the on-chain data platform Lookonchain, the company staked 162,088 Ethereum approximately eight hours ago. This transaction is estimated to have a market value of approximately $366 million. With this latest move, the total amount of $ETH staked by Bitmine has reached 4,194,029. This figure demonstrates the company’s strong commitment to the Ethereum ecosystem and its long-term return strategy. Staking means that investors contribute to the security of the network by locking their crypto assets for a certain period of…

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Gen Z investors are still interested in crypto markets, even embracing high-risk investments. The generation has become a leader in prediction markets and memes, aiming to catch up to financial security through breakthroughs and sheer luck. Gen Z investors may keep crypto alive, despite fears that AI will displace crypto as the hottest investment. Recent research by Northwestern Mutual reveals crypto assets make up a significant part of Millennial and Gen Z portfolios, but the two groups show different areas of interest. Millennials treated crypto as a self-guided investment opportunity, using new assets to actively build their portfolios. Gen Z…

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The DeFi Investor, a closely followed analyst in the cryptocurrency market, shared the altcoins and key developments that investors should keep an eye on as the new week begins. The analyst’s weekly watchlist includes both project-specific developments and critical macroeconomic headlines. According to the shared list, a significant update is on the way for Aave ($AAVE), one of the leading projects in the DeFi ecosystem. The AIP proposal for the launch of $AAVE V4 is expected to be activated in the coming days. On the other hand, regarding Ethereum (ETH), the Ethereum Conference, one of the largest events in Europe,…

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The latest holding pattern for the bill to fully insert the crypto sector into the U.S. financial system was centered on Senator Thom Tillis’ request that bankers get more time to negotiate the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act’s approach on the contentious topic of stablecoin rewards. That may be over. Tillis told reporters on Wednesday that the work on the Clarity Act — the industry’s top objective in Washington — has “addressed a lot of the concerns” of the banking lobbyists who have been defending the turf of interest-bearing deposits they argued could be threatened by stablecoin yield. The Republican…

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