Author: NBTC

Belgian-born crypto millionaire, Olivier Janssens, reportedly offered to pay Nevis residents $100 per month if the government approves his development plans for a tech-friendly libertarian community on the Caribbean island. Jannsens’ Destiny, a project aiming to buy and restructure about 2,400 acres of land on the Caribbean island, said it will begin paying residents $100 per month, “immediately once the final agreement with the government is approved,” according to an email seen by the Financial Times. The monthly $100 figure is an increase from the initial 30 East Caribbean dollars (US$11) announced by the project in November 2025. The offer…

Popular XRPL dUNL validator Vet expresses confidence in the $XRP Ledger community’s ability to coordinate a quantum-resistant hard fork. At the same time, he questioned whether the Bitcoin ecosystem could achieve the same outcome. Key Points XRPL dUNL validator Vet argues that the $XRP Ledger can coordinate a quantum-resistant hard fork, while casting doubt on Bitcoin’s ability to achieve the same. He emphasizes that Bitcoin’s biggest obstacle lies in social coordination rather than technical limitations. Vet expresses strong confidence in XRPL’s willingness and ability to implement upgrades that strengthen network security. A recent Google report warns that advanced quantum systems…

A recent report published by the cryptocurrency analysis platform CryptoQuant points to a notable divergence in the Bitcoin market. According to the analysis, Bitcoin demand has contracted internally due to sales by both individual investors and large wallet holders, resulting in a significant mismatch between market sentiment and capital flows. The report noted that despite the Fear and Greed Index hovering in the 8-14 range, indicating “extreme fear,” net inflows of over $1 billion into spot Bitcoin ETFs occurred in March. However, the Coinbase Premium Index, reflecting US-based institutional demand, remained in negative territory, suggesting limited participation from US investors.…

An anonymous address that participated in the Ethereum ($ETH) Initial Coin Offering (ICO) has transferred 10,000 $ETH, worth approximately $22.88 million, after remaining dormant for nearly 11 years. This significant movement of funds, reported by Cointelegraph, highlights a potential profit of 7,381 times the original investment. The address originally purchased the $ETH for a mere $3,100, showcasing the immense value appreciation of the asset over a decade. Ethereum ICO Wallet Details and Transaction Analysis The transaction, recorded on the Ethereum blockchain, involved the transfer of 10,000 $ETH from an address known to be an ICO participant. The address received the…

Here’s a fun paradox: the US economy just delivered a one-two punch of stubborn inflation and weakening growth, and Bitcoin’s response was… a 3% rally. Either crypto has developed an immunity to macroeconomic gravity, or the market is pricing in something the headlines haven’t caught up to yet. The Fed’s preferred inflation gauge — the core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index — came in at 3.1%, matching expectations but doing absolutely nothing to suggest rate cuts are around the corner. Meanwhile, GDP growth was quietly revised down to a barely-there 0.7%, and real consumer spending essentially flatlined. In English: prices…

$XRP Ledger validator Vet has raised fresh questions about whether Bitcoin can successfully navigate the coming shift to quantum-resistant security. He argued that the challenge may be less technical and more about community consensus. Key Points $XRP validator Vet says Bitcoin faces a “social test” in adopting quantum-resistant security solutions. Bitcoin developers remain split on whether to use a soft fork for quantum-resistant upgrades. Larger quantum-safe signatures could reduce transactions per block and impact miner fees. Vet argues $XRP Ledger is more adaptable, with smoother upgrades and less community friction. Bitcoin Quantum Path May Trigger Another “Civil War” Reacting to…

Kwasi Kwarteng, the UK’s former Chancellor of the Exchequer who served just weeks in September 2022, is re-emerging with a new focus on bitcoin, monetary history, and long-term economic thinking. Reflecting on the infamous mini-budget in an interview with CoinDesk, he was candid about the missteps. “The mini budget was literally two weeks after we took office, it was just very, very rushed business,” he said, referring to the period immediately after taking office on Sept. 6, followed by the death of Queen Elizabeth II two days later. The compressed timeline left little room for coordination or scrutiny. The fallout…

A multi-signature wallet associated with World Liberty Financial ($WLFI) has deposited 16,435 $ETH, valued at approximately $37.58 million, to Coinbase Prime. The transaction occurred about 20 minutes ago, as reported by on-chain analytics firm EmberCN. This significant move has captured the attention of the cryptocurrency community, raising questions about the strategic intent behind the deposit. Understanding the $WLFI Wallet and the $37.6M $ETH Deposit The $WLFI wallet, a multi-signature address, executed a large transfer of Ethereum to Coinbase Prime, a platform primarily used by institutional investors for custody and trading. A multi-signature wallet requires multiple private keys to authorize a…

US equities keep climbing, but JPMorgan data show retail equity buying down about 30%, shifting crypto’s driver mix toward macro funds just as Iran, oil and inflation risks linger. Summary Nasdaq 100 and Russell 2000 are up over 1%, with the Dow also higher, reinforcing a risk‑on equity regime that historically supports $BTC and large‑cap crypto. JPMorgan says US retail equity buying has slowed roughly 30%, with ETF inflows down about 22%, marking the first persistent fatigue of 2026. If retail fatigue deepens into an Iran‑ or inflation‑driven shock, the “buy the dip” cushion under both stocks and crypto could…

The Uniswap Foundation held $85.8 million in total assets at the end of 2025, split between $49.9 million in cash and stablecoins, 15.1 million $UNI tokens, and 240 ETH, according to unaudited summary financials published Tuesday. The foundation committed $26 million in new grants during 2025 and disbursed $11 million against prior commitments. In Q4 alone, $5.8 million in new grants were committed and $2.1 million disbursed. Operating expenses for the full year came to $9.7 million, excluding employee token awards of 450,000 $UNI. On the revenue side, the foundation received 20.3 million $UNI, worth roughly $114 million at year-end…