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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.

On March 31, the leading privacy coin, Zcash ($ZEC), once again gained upward momentum after a small dip in the last week, soaring over 10% on a daily chart. According to CoinMarketCap, the Zcash ($ZEC) price is currently trading at around $248.77 with an over 10% jump in the last 24 hours. A similar jump was also witnessed in its market capitalization, which currently stands at around $4.13 billion. The daily trading volume has increased by 62% and currently stands at around $514.4 million. Why Zcash Price is Surging Today On Wednesday, the cryptocurrency soared above $255, a weekly peak.…

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Japan Exchange Group (JPX), Japan’s largest exchange operator, is preparing to take a significant step into the cryptocurrency market. According to the company’s plans, the target year for listing digital asset exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is 2027. JPX CEO Hiromi Yamaji added that the process depends on regulatory compliance, stating that listings could begin in 2027 if the necessary regulatory changes are completed quickly. However, 2028 is considered a more likely timeline to ensure regulatory clarity. Meanwhile, Japanese financial giants Nomura Holdings and SBI Holdings are continuing their preparations to launch the country’s first crypto ETFs. Related News BREAKING: A Cryptocurrency…

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On March 31, 2026, Wall Street saw its best trading day in nearly a year. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained over 1,100 points, the S&P 500 rose 2.9% for its best single-day performance since last May, and the Nasdaq jumped 3.8%. The mood, as one market recap cheerfully dubbed it, was “Hormuz Hope,” a rally built on the possibility that the US-Iran war and the stranglehold it had on global oil supplies might finally be winding down. President Trump had signaled openness to ending the military campaign, and Iran’s president said his country had “the necessary will to end…

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As the recovery process accelerates following the KelpDAO-related rsETH crisis, the project has made a crucial financial contribution. KelpDAO announced a contribution of 2,000 $ETH (worth approximately $4.5 million) as part of its “DeFi United” rescue initiative. According to the announcement, this funding will be used as part of a recovery plan led by Aave and involving many ecosystem players. The primary goal of the provided resources is to restore the rsETH peg and accelerate the system’s return to normal operation. KelpDAO stated that this contribution is a one-time investment and aims to directly support the return of rsETH to…

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Ethereum price opened at $2,303.33 on April 28, its lowest morning level in over a week, as renewed concerns over stalled Iran ceasefire negotiations pushed Brent crude back above $104 a barrel and weighed on all major crypto assets heading into the Federal Reserve’s rate decision. Ethereum price opened the April 28 trading session at $2,303.33, its lowest opening level in over a week, according to data from Yahoo Finance cited in its daily crypto price tracker. The 2.8% drop from Monday’s $2,369.84 open came as crypto investors reacted to two simultaneous macro pressures: stalled peace negotiations between the US…

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Tesla has received regulatory clearance to convert its investment in Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence firm xAI into a small stake in SpaceX, formalizing financial ties between the billionaire’s companies ahead of the rocket maker’s planned initial public offering, according to a Bloomberg report. Filings with the US Federal Trade Commission list Tesla as the acquirer of a SpaceX stake from Musk. The documents, dated March 11, also show Musk selling additional holdings to investors, including Valor Equity Partners and DFJ Growth. The filings relate to Tesla’s previously disclosed $2 billion investment in xAI, which was recently rolled into SpaceX following…

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In brief A security researcher discovered a critical vulnerability in Zcash nodes that bypassed proof verification for the deprecated Sprout shielded pool. Major mining pools deployed the patch within three days, with Zcash developers releasing v6.12.0 on Tuesday. Zcash’s “turnstile” mechanism would have prevented broader supply inflation even if the pool had been compromised. A security researcher discovered a critical vulnerability in Zcash nodes that could have allowed malicious miners to drain more than 25,000 $ZEC from the network’s deprecated Sprout shielded pool—a sum worth about $6.5 million at writing. Alex “Scalar” Sol disclosed the flaw on March 23, according…

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After a volatile first quarter dominated by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and concerns over the Strait of Hormuz, the market appears to be searching for a definitive floor. Leading financial institutions and regulatory bodies have provided the “one-two punch” of confidence that many traders were waiting for. From Goldman Sachs declaring the bottom is near to the highly anticipated release of the Clarity Act draft, the narrative is shifting from fear to structural accumulation. Is the Bitcoin Bottom Finally In? According to a recent analyst note from Goldman Sachs, the six-month downward trend for Bitcoin may finally be…

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ECB held rates at April 30 meeting but Lagarde stressed rising inflation and growth risks from Iran war, signaling June hike possibility. KelpDAO announced April 30 it has completed its committed contribution to the recovery fund, providing 2,000 $ETH in treasury funds to the DeFi United recovery plan led by Aave, aimed at restoring peg support for rsETH and promoting the system’s return to normal operation. The funding represents a one-time investment intended to restore rsETH to its nominal exchange rate following the $292 million exploit that struck on April 18. “As part of that commitment, we are contributing 2,000…

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Asset management giant Fidelity executed a substantial Fidelity $ETH deposit to Coinbase just 30 minutes ago, transferring 19,934 Ethereum tokens worth approximately $45.29 million. This large-scale institutional crypto investment underscores a continuing trend of traditional finance moving into digital assets. Fidelity $ETH Deposit Details and Timing On-chain data reveals the transaction originated from a Fidelity-linked wallet address. The transfer moved the entire sum to Coinbase, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges. The timing of this Fidelity $ETH deposit coincides with broader market movements and regulatory developments. Specifically, the transfer occurred during a period of relative price stability for Ethereum.…

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