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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.

What is a Bitcoin ATM? A beginner’s guide to buying and selling cryptocurrency

Curious about what is a Bitcoin ATM? Learn about these electronic kiosks that let you buy or sell Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Recently, the popularity and mainstream acceptability of Bitcoin (BTC) have been growing, especially given the Jan. 10 approval of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The move meant that more people could now take advantage of Bitcoin’s price movements without actually having to own the cryptocurrency itself. This helped boost Bitcoin’s price to its highest ever and, more importantly, made it more legitimate as something you can invest in and use…

BitcoinJun 5

A New Era of DeFi Analytics Begins

In a strategic move to enhance the data accessibility and analytics within the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem, Mantle Network has officially integrated with Dune Analytics. This collaboration aims to furnish the burgeoning community of developers, investors, and analysts with sophisticated tools to navigate the complexities of blockchain data. Enhanced Data Accessibility and User Empowerment Mantle, known for its scalable blockchain infrastructure, has now opened a new gateway for data exploration through Dune’s robust analytical platform. The integration comes at a time when the demand for transparent and actionable blockchain data is at an all-time high. Mark, the head of Business…

DeFiJun 5

Ethereum (ETH) Price Struggles Below $4,000 on Sell-Off Concerns

Ethereum’s (ETH) price has had a disappointing trajectory. Despite major bullish events in the last month, the altcoin has barely moved. ETH is now facing a critical resistance level, but flipping it would mean excessive profits, which is also bad for the price. Ethereum in a Rut Ethereum’s price could rally and chart a new all-time high above $4,800, but it would warrant considerable conviction from investors. The possibility of this happening is slightly weak at the moment. This is because any rally would push the total supply of profit upwards, which is a cause for concern. Once this metric…

EthereumJun 5

New Whale Gulps 237,868,630,126 Shiba Inu as SHIB Breaks Symmetrical Triangle

A new whale address has accumulated over 237 billion Shiba Inu tokens amid a recovery push that has seen SHIB break above a multi-week symmetrical triangle. Shiba Inu is witnessing a resurgence of interest, as deep-pocketed investors amass more tokens in anticipation of a massive price upsurge. This confidence in SHIB’s potential has been reignited by recent price movements, which point to growing strength. Whale Amasses 237B SHIB In a notable development, a recently activated whale address just accumulated over 237 billion Shiba Inu tokens. Data from Ethereum blockchain explorer Etherscan confirms that the procurement, which involved exactly 237,868,630,126 SHIB,…

AltcoinsJun 5

How often does the SEC lose crypto lawsuits?

Whether the US Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) is doing a good or bad job enforcing the law over the crypto industry is a matter of perspective. On the one hand, crypto fans will point to the industry’s victories against the regulator as proof that it’s negligent, vague, and ineffectual. On the other, the space’s critics rejoice every time the SEC comes out on top, using such cases as proof that coin promoters are being held accountable for their failures. But when it comes to such legal battles, cases that have gone to court, and punishments handed out to unscrupulous or…

LegalJun 5

Ethereum Wallet MetaMask Now Lets You Launch Crypto Games—Here’s How

Leading Ethereum wallet MetaMask now offers the ability to launch games directly from its MetaMask Portfolio interface via a new integration with crypto gaming store HyperPlay. The team-up puts a dedicated games directory within MetaMask Portfolio, a decentralized app (dapp) that lets you manage the assets in your wallet and interact with other apps. That makes it easy for users to access and play MetaMask-compatible blockchain games that are available via HyperPlay. This latest development builds on HyperPlay's previous integrations with MetaMask, including a wallet overlay and support for non-Ethereum blockchains like Solana and Sui through MetaMask Snaps—a feature that…

GameFiJun 5

Peter Schiff Sends Warning to Bitcoin Investors: Details

Gold bug and economist Peter Schiff has poured cold water on Bitcoin's price jump, issuing a comment on X in this vein. Bitcoin (BTC), the largest cryptocurrency by market cap, surpassed $72,000 for the first time since mid-March as its halving event approached. The halving event, which reduces BTC mining rewards from 6.25 BTC to 3.125 BTC, is slated for April 20. It looks like #Bitcoin got pump up overnight following the #gold rally to new record highs, to sucker ETF investors into buying the gap up. Get ready for the dump. — Peter Schiff (@PeterSchiff) April 8, 2024 As…

BitcoinJun 5

7,000 ETH Mysteriously Lands on Robinhood, Here's What Happened

In an unexpected move, 7,000 Ethereum (ETH) was recently transferred to popular trading platform Robinhood. This large transaction has caught the attention of the cryptocurrency community. The transfer, reported by the crypto data tracker Whale Alert, involved the amount of 7,000 ETH valued at approximately $26.6 million. Whale Alert reported, "7,000 ETH worth $26,665,571 was transferred from unknown wallet to Robinhood." 🚨 🚨 7,000 #ETH (26,665,571 USD) transferred from unknown wallet to #Robinhoodhttps://t.co/qMu28UDDBJ — Whale Alert (@whale_alert) June 5, 2024 The identity of the wallet holder and the motive behind this large transfer remain unknown, triggering curiosity. The timing of…

EthereumJun 5

GameStop Stock, Meme Tokens Surge as User ‘DeepFu*kingValue’ Returns to Reddit

Keith Gill, known for the GameStop short squeeze of 2021, posted his GME options positions on Reddit, sparking a speculative frenzy in meme tokens and related equities. Gill's social media activity has significantly influenced markets, with recent posts leading to rallies in various assets, including cat-themed meme tokens and shares of the videogames retailer. Speculative frenzy drove prices of some meme tokens and Gamestop (GME) shares higher Monday after influential retail trader Keith Gill, known for the GME short squeeze of 2021, posted on his Reddit account for the first time in three years. Gill, via his “DeepFu*kingValue” alias, posted…

RegulationJun 5

VeChain’s April Activity Marks Project as One of the Most Bullish RWA Project

VeChain’s April surge highlights milestones in sustainability and blockchain innovation. Over 3 million wallet holders mark VeChain’s widespread adoption. VeChain integrates sustainability with community engagement, driving real-world impact. VeChain, the renowned blockchain platform, witnessed a remarkable surge in its activity this month of April. The output from the project underscores its prominence as one of the leading projects in the industry. 🚀 April ignites with explosive growth for #VeChain! 🌟 🔹 Over 3M $VET wallet holders mark a new record, showcasing massive adoption! 🔹 The #Vorj no-code platform sees major enhancements alongside an upgraded VeChain SDK, fueling token innovation. 🔹…

AltcoinsJun 5