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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.

How to Maximize Profits with 8 Solana Airdrop Recommendations in April 2024

Solana’s diverse airdrop ecosystem offers investors exposure to various sectors like DeFi, NFTs, and decentralized exchanges. Airdrops foster community engagement, incentivizing participation and driving adoption within Solana’s thriving ecosystem. By leveraging airdrop opportunities, investors strategically position themselves to capitalize on Solana’s continued growth and innovation. Investors are eager to capitalize on Solana’s booming ecosystem, especially with the potential to earn free tokens through airdrops. The surge in airdrop activity on the Solana network is a promising sign for investors aiming to maximize profits. With Solana’s price hovering around $200, here are eight Solana airdrop recommendations for April 2024 that could…

AltcoinsApr 30

Samourai Wallet founders’ arrests are ‘a wake up call for crypto’ — Bitcoin pioneer Amir Taaki opines

Amir Taaki, an anarchist revolutionary, hacktivist, and programmer known in the crypto space as one the first Bitcoin core developers, has spoken out on the Samourai Wallet indictment. In a recent blog post, Taaki urged the crypto community to “step up” its game in the face of heightened state-sanctioned regulation and governmental oversight. Taaki regards the arrest of the Samourai Wallet devs as a “wake up call for crypto” to pursue better methods for anonymity and privacy. “Being prepared to resist the surveillance megamachine means forming a completely dark ecosystem where operators are able to mobilize under protected cover,” Taaki…

RegulationApr 30

Press Briefing With ChinaAMC Executive Ahead of Tuesday Launch of Hong Kong Spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs

In addition to the higher seed money, Zhu Haokang also took note of the availability of in-kind subscriptions and redemptions as well as the regulatory clarity in Hong Kong that allowed a spot ether ETF before one was available in the U.S. Also participating in the briefing was Wayne Huang, head of ETF and custody at crypto exchange OSL. In addition, there are two differences between ChinaAMC's products and the other two: ChinaAMC's Hong Kong spot ETF is the only ETF with Hong Kong dollar, US dollar and RMB counters. The second is that in addition to listed shares, we…

BitcoinApr 30

BitVM R&D Group Launches With $500,000 Funding From Stacks Foundation

Stacks Foundation, an innovative team that is working on various implementations of programmable Bitcoin (BTC) L2s, shares details of its latest R&D initiative, its objectives and funding plan. Stacks Working Group starts researching BitVM Stacks Working Group, a new research team of cryptocurrency professionals, starts its study program with focus on BitVM, a computational layer based on Bitcoin (BTC), the largest cryptocurrency. This statement was made by Stacks Foundation's Head of Growth Mitchell Cuevas on March 28, 2024. Can we build better Bitcoin layers with BitVM? 🟧 A new @Stacks Working Group with an initial allocation of $500,000 is going…

AltcoinsApr 30

Austria’s NOYB Files Privacy Complaint Against OpenAI’s ChatGPT

OpenAI is in the eyes of the storm in Europe, as Austrian advocate NOYB (None Of Your Business) had on April 29 accused the AI firm of violating data privacy rules due to inaccurate responses that cannot be corrected. NOYB’s complaint came on the heels of a data subject who queried ChatGPT about his date of birth but received incorrect responses, instead of being informed by the chatbot that it lacked the necessary data, which is a violation of data privacy in the EU. The subject’s name was redacted in the complaint, but NOYB revealed that the individual is a…

RegulationApr 30

Is Bitcoin (BTC) Price Poised to Hit $95,000 Amid Persisting Greed?

Bitcoin’s (BTC) price has the advantage of extremely bullish, highly enthusiastic investors who will never give up on the idea of a bull run. This could be the factor that drives the cryptocurrency’s price up as investors look for profits. Bitcoin Holders’ Bullishness – Optimism or Greed? Bitcoin price has seen considerable influence from investors, where massive accumulation and dumping trigger a rise or decline. This is a good thing since, at the moment, the same momentum is rising, suggesting investors are bullish right now. The Reserve Risk indicator is close to breaking out of the ideal green zone. This…

BitcoinApr 30

Samourai Wallet Co-Founder Keonne Rodriguez Pleads Not Guilty, Released on $1M Bond

NEW YORK — Samourai Wallet co-founder Keonne Rodriguez pleaded not guilty to two criminal charges tied to creating and marketing the privacy-focused bitcoin wallet application and mixing service in a Manhattan courtroom on Monday. Rodriguez, 35, and his Samourai Wallet co-founder William Lonergan Hill, 65, were arrested last week – Rodriguez in Pennsylvania and Hill in Portugal – and charged with one count each of conspiracy to commit money laundering and conspiracy to operate an unlicensed money transmitting business. The charges carry a maximum sentence of 20 years and five years, respectively. Prosecutors have alleged that, between 2015 and the…

RegulationApr 30

Morgan Stanley Ups the Ante on Bitcoin ETFs

American multinational investment bank Morgan Stanley has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to get Bitcoin ETF exposure for 12 of its funds. The filing states that the Advantage, Asia Opportunity, Counterpoint Global, Developing Opportunity, Global Insight, Global Opportunity, Global Permanence, Growth, Inception, International Advantage, International Opportunity as well and Permanence Portfolios may gain investment exposure to the largest cryptocurrency indirectly via investing in Bitcoin ETFs. The amount of investments into Bitcoin ETF will be restricted by "certain limits." Morgan Stanley adds that the risk of investing in spot Bitcoin ETFs is comparable to the risk of…

BitcoinApr 30

After This Week’s Inflation Reports, Analytics Firm Sheds Light on Economic Earthquakes in the US in the New Week

Cryptocurrency analysis firm QCP has published a comprehensive report addressing the latest situation in Bitcoin and the general cryptocurrency market. The report highlights some key economic indicators and policy decisions that can significantly impact the market. The report begins by highlighting some alarming data from the United States. GDP in the USA grew by only 1.6% in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the previous quarter, remaining below the expectation of 2.5%. Meanwhile, Core Personal Consumption Expenditures were above the expectation of 2.6% at 2.8% annually, and Personal Consumption Expenditures were above the expectation of 2.6% at 2.7% annually.…

MarketsApr 30

$1.7 Billion Token Unlocks in April: Crypto Market on Edge

The crypto market anticipates a substantial influx of assets in April, with over $1.7 billion worth of tokens slated for release. Notable among these are Aptos, Axie Infinity, Arbitrum, and Ronin tokens. Token unlocks have gained traction as a strategy to gradually introduce locked assets into the market over a predefined timeframe. Proponents argue that this method aligns incentives among project investors and stakeholders. However, it frequently leads to short-term volatility and price dips. Top Token Unlocks in April CryptoRank, a leading crypto research and analytics platform, has identified the top 10 token unlock events in April. These have a…

AltcoinsApr 30