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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.

Bitcoin Miners Are Set for a Coiled Spring Rally

Since around 2017, our team has been researching the infrastructure opportunities available to investors in the public markets. I am pleased to see close-to-record highs in daily revenues as we approach the fourth halving, predicted around April 19. Pleased because it reflects the business success of an industry that presently is running close to a $26.1 billion run rate (365 times daily revenues of $71.6 million). As one of the most substantial investors in the space, with almost $100 million allocated in our portfolio, the outcome of how this business is financed and valued is important to us. Despite the…

BitcoinMay 22

Lista DAO Announces a Strategic Collaboration with Ether.fi

Lista DAO, an open-source liquidity forum offering profits over collateralized cryptocurrencies, has announced a new partnership. As per the company, it has collaborated with Ether.fi (a non-custodial, decentralized liquid staking platform for Ethereum) to enter the realm of Restaking as well as Liquid Restaking Tokens. Points: 🔹Earn 3x boosted @Ether_fi + EL points + Lista Stardust 🔹Deposit $weETH on Lista DAO Start today: https://t.co/pQN7k9VjFr For more information 👇https://t.co/LLYJFIAkgZ — Lista DAO (@lista_dao) May 21, 2024 Lista DAO and Ether.fi Begin a Strategic Collaboration As included in the collaboration, Lista DAO will utilize the capabilities of Ether.fi. Additionally, the company…

DeFiMay 22

Bitcoin Policy Institute Launches Fund to Defend Non-Custodial Tools from Regulatory Threats

The Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI) has announced the launch of its Peer-to-Peer Rights Fund, a strategic initiative aimed at safeguarding the decentralized, peer-to-peer integrity of the Bitcoin ecosystem. The fund's mission is to defend non-custodial tools and their developers from regulatory overreach, ensuring that innovation, privacy, and user autonomy remain protected. 🚀Announcing the Peer-to-Peer Rights Fund The mission? Safeguard the decentralized, peer-to-peer integrity of the Bitcoin ecosystem by defending non-custodial tools and their developers from regulatory overreach. Learn more & make a tax-deductible donation here:… — David Zell (@DavidZell_) May 20, 2024 The Peer-to-Peer Rights Fund is dedicated to protecting…

LegalMay 22

Apeiron embraces competitiveness to drive Web3 gaming growth

Web3 game Apeiron announced the start of its Guild Wars tournament on May 21, featuring a $1 million prize pool. The competition will start with different regional online preliminaries up until June 25, followed by an in-person showdown set to happen in Hong Kong in Q3. Frank Cheng, co-founder of Apeiron, explained to Crypto Briefing that the Guild Wars tournament taps into the competitive nature of the game. “The game is in real-time and there’s an action element that you can directly control the movements of your main avatar, and you can also use cards depending on the situation in…

GameFiMay 22

Grayscale witnessing a double halving as Bitcoin holdings fall to 310k

Grayscale’s Bitcoin ETF continues to record steady outflows and has now fallen to half of the Bitcoin it held at the point of the trust’s conversion to a spot Bitcoin ETF. Unless Grayscale sees unprecedented inflows, it will see a halving of both its assets and Bitcoin block rewards this week. When the spot Bitcoin ETFs were approved in January, Grayscale held around 640,000 BTC under management. It now has roughly 308,000 BTC valued at around $19.7 billion. While the amount of Bitcoin held under management has fallen by 51%, the value of its assets under management has fallen just…

BitcoinMay 21

Velar partners with Built on Bitcoin to launch the industry-first PerpDex on Bitcoin Layer 2

Velar, a Bitcoin (BTC) decentralized finance (DeFi) platform, has announced a partnership with Build on Bitcoin (BOB) supporting the launch of Velar Artha, the world’s first Perpetual Decentralized Exchange (PerpDex) on Bitlayer’s EVM-compatible Bitcoin Layer 2, as per the information shared with Finbold on May 21. The collaboration aims to expedite the launch of the PerpDex, ensuring a robust technical foundation. Bringing DEXs to Bitcoin Layer 2 Velar Artha promises to be a trailblazing PerpDex within the Bitcoin ecosystem, merging Bitcoin’s security with the developer-friendly environment provided by Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatibility. The decentralized exchange will debut on Bitlayer,…

DeFiMay 21

Ethereum Surges in Popularity Across Social Media Platforms

Ethereum has emerged as the top trending asset in the cryptocurrency space, dominating discussions on platforms such as X, Discord, Telegram, 4chan, and BitcoinTalk. The crypto community is keenly focused on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) upcoming decision regarding the approval of the first spot Ethereum (ETH) Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF). 🗣️ #Ethereum is the top trending asset in #crypto, according to #X, #Discord, #Telegram, #4chan, & #BitcoinTalk. Eyes are on the #SEC's decision to approve the first Spot $ETH #ETF. Also, #FUD-related #Tether talk could lead to big #bullish market rises. https://t.co/BHW7f6LUZh pic.twitter.com/0zDo2t63hU — Santiment (@santimentfeed) May 20,…

EthereumMay 21

Major Dogecoin Wallet Shut Down Sparks Community Outrage

Dogechain, a major noncustodial wallet powering the Dogecoin (DOGE) ecosystem, is shutting down. Surprisingly, many members of the Doge army are not aware of a scenario that has pushed an X user and Dogecoin proponent to speak out. Identified as Astro on X, the whistleblower wrote: #Dogechain has been around for +10 years. All of a sudden, shutting down in less than 30 days. No one dares to openly say exactly why and most people have not figured it out yet. While the Dogechain wallet has a strong legacy in the broader digital currency ecosystem, the regulatory terrain in the…

AltcoinsMay 21

‘Under the Trump Administration, We Founded and Built Cardano’

In a recent video titled “Humility,” Charles Hoskinson, Co-Founder and CEO of IOG (Input Output Global), shared his insights on humility, the current political landscape in the United States, and its implications for the cryptocurrency industry. This blog post delves into Hoskinson’s key points, especially his views on former President Donald Trump and current President Joe Biden, as well as his call to action for the 2024 election. Hoskinson starts by addressing a Reddit post that critiques him for lacking humility. He clarifies that while he strives to be a decent person who acknowledges others’ contributions, true humility involves recognizing…

LegalMay 21

BlackRock Releases Bitcoin Education Series

BlackRock, the world's largest asset management firm with over $10.5 trillion in assets under management, has unveiled a series of educational content aimed at explaining Bitcoin, the Bitcoin halving, and its implications, along with insights into its approved spot Bitcoin ETF. "April is packed with rare events this year, with eyes set on the upcoming bitcoin halving - a unique process that only happens every 4 years," said U.S. Head of Thematic and Active ETFs at BlackRock, Jay Jacobs. "Tune in below to learn how this impacts bitcoin's value, and for more about investing in bitcoin ETFs." JUST IN: BlackRock…

BitcoinMay 21