Author: NBTC

Chicago-based trading giant Jump is returning its U.S. cryptocurrency operations to full strength after scaling it back over the past couple of years due to regulatory scrutiny and uncertainty. While Jump has maintained its digital assets trading and market-making activity in other parts of the globe, crypto trading volume is now accelerating in the U.S., according to a person familiar with the situation. In addition, Jump is looking to hire a clutch of crypto engineers and plans to start filling U.S. policy and governmental liaison roles in due course, a second person said. The previous U.S. administration, aided and abetted…

Over the past 24 hours, a highly followed XRP community member has stirred confusion with a decade-old document from Ripple, the payments firm founded by the developers of the XRP Ledger. In an X post on Sunday, February 23, “Xaif” claimed to have an important update for XRP holders, citing a document from Ripple. “CRAZY UPDATE XRP,” the post started before adding, “Ripple announced that 25% of XRP will be Retained by them! This is great for Sustainability in the future.” Xaif argued that this supposed Ripple move was bullish for XRP, asserting it was equivalent to burning 25% of…

Australia’s government has ruled out creating a crypto reserve, focusing instead on regulation. Australia will not follow the United States in creating a strategic crypto reserve, despite President Donald Trump‘s efforts to make the U.S. the “Crypto Capital of the World.” While a spokesperson for Assistant Treasurer and Financial Services Minister Stephen Jones did not explicitly rule out a crypto reserve, he confirmed in an interview with Sky News Australia that the government is prioritizing the regulation of digital and crypto asset platforms over creating a strategic reserve. “The Albanese government has consulted on our proposed framework to build a…

Coin storage is a crucial aspect of cryptocurrency ownership and use. Most new cryptocurrency users adopt centralized exchanges for coin storage, and their reasons are understandable. For instance, crypto exchanges are most users’ gateway into the crypto industry. They serve purposes like providing options to buy and trade cryptos easily. However, it is crucial to understand the inherent risks of leaving one’s crypto assets on such exchanges. Why Users Choose Centralized Exchanges Apart from buying and trading cryptos, most centralized exchanges provide extended services that benefit crypto users. Staking, lending, margin trading, and consistent liquidity represent some features that attract…

On Tuesday, March 4, 2025, the Williamson Country Republican Party held its convention at the Franklin Marriott, located in the heart of Williamson County, Tennessee. At the event, “bona fide” Republicans (those who voted in the last three out of four Republican primaries) voted for the future of their party’s local leadership, with the two sides in the contest — Elevate and the Williamson County Republicans — each offering a slate of eight candidates. The final results of the vote were committed in (added to) Bitcoin block 886,370 using Simple Proof’s Immutable Proof service, an automated service that employs the…

Ethereum (ETH), the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has had a rocky start to the year, plunging over 30% year-to-date to trade at $2,261 at press time. However, the cryptocurrency has rebounded nearly 9% from its March 4 sell-off, regaining some lost ground. The downturn erased gains from a short-lived rally triggered by Trump’s March 2 announcement of a strategic crypto reserve, which initially included XRP, Solana (SOL), and Cardano (ADA), with Trump later expanding the list to Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum, calling them the ‘heart of the reserve.’ Yet, Ethereum’s near-term trajectory remains uncertain, with investors divided on…

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is quickly becoming a notable force in the push for global crypto adoption. With growing participation from institutions and enterprises and supportive regulations for Web3 technology, MENA is set to expand its impact. BeInCrypto interviewed Stephan Apel, CEO of Outlier Ventures, to explore the characteristics of these tech-driven economies and their anticipated innovations. Web3 Adoption and Market Growth MENA has emerged as a significant center for Web3 development, facilitated by a combination of demographic, technological, and cultural factors. The region’s entrepreneurial spirit has also fostered an environment conducive to the adoption of…

Real-world asset (RWA) altcoins have gained momentum in the cryptocurrency market, offering investors promising opportunities for long-term gains. These digital assets provide exposure to tokenized physical assets such as real estate, commodities, and financial instruments, making them valuable in a growing decentralized economy. Several RWA-focused altcoins, especially Chainlink (LINK), Ondo (ONDO), MANTRA (OM), Pendle (PENDLE), and Maker (MKR), have shown strong potential. Their market activity suggests significant price movements as we approach 2025. Chainlink (LINK) Price Analysis: Recovery in Sight? Chainlink (LINK) is currently trading at $16.60, down 8.14% in the last 24 hours. The price recently dropped from a…

House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN) announced the creation of the first ever congressional crypto caucus on Monday, which he says will allow pro-industry lawmakers to vote as a unified bloc on pertinent legislation. The move comes just a day after President Donald Trump announced he’s directed the Presidential Working Group to “move forward” with plans to establish a “crypto strategic reserve”—a federal stockpile of state-owned digital assets—which would include Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Cardano, and XRP. The caucus appears to be a bipartisan effort, led both by Emmer—a staunch crypto advocate—and Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY), one of the industry’s most…

The crypto market witnessed another substantial move from Galaxy Digital when the company transferred 600K UNI tokens equivalent to $4.37 million to Binance and OKX exchanges throughout the last half hour. Galaxy Digital deposited another 600K $UNI($4.37M) to #Binance and #OKX 30 minutes ago.Galaxy Digital has deposited a total of 5.26M $UNI($40.6M) to #Binance and #OKX in the past week.https://t.co/owM3zRHpAx pic.twitter.com/uJ5PNyc6yk — Lookonchain (@lookonchain) March 5, 2025 5.26M UNI Transferred in One Week The cryptocurrency analytics company Lookonchain detected Galaxy Digital transferring 5.26 million UNI tokens worth $40.6 million to Binance and OKX over seven days. These extensive token transfers…