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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.

God Candle? Bitcoin Records Largest Monthly Surge in History

Bitcoin’s latest rally has caused the digital asset to record its largest monthly surge and longest monthly green candle in history, raising speculations about the imminence of a God candle. Data on financial charts platform TradingView revealed that BTC printed a $20,000 candle in February, surpassing others printed in different months in 2021. Largest Monthly Green Candle in History A God candle is a massive candlestick pattern that denotes the drastic surge of an asset. It is the largest candle on a trading chart and is considered too good to be true. Some analysts believe a God candle can potentially…

BitcoinMar 25

Shiba Inu (SHIB) Witnesses Epic Whale Activity Spike Amid Coinbase Outflows

Today, the crypto space observed notable activity within the Shiba Inu (SHIB) ecosystem, particularly involving substantial transfers of SHIB tokens. A transfer totaling $11.9 million in SHIB was noted, directed toward the address "0xB22." This movement places "0xB22" among the top three wallets by SHIB volume received within the past 24 hours. This transfer originated from the address "0xdaA," which had been accumulating SHIB tokens over the preceding five days. Further examination reveals a trend spanning eight months, with significant quantities of SHIB tokens moving between various unknown wallets before reaching the destination at "0xB22." Of particular interest is the…

AltcoinsMar 25

U.S. SEC Asking for More Millions, Dozens of Lawyers to Beef Up Crypto Oversight

Gary Gensler wants 33 more people in the enforcement division of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to deal with "new and emerging issues," according to the regulator's annual budget pitch. Much of that office's recent, emerging workload has come from the agency's pursuit of cryptocurrency businesses, such as Coinbase Inc., Kraken and Binance. A number of U.S. financial regulators noted the rise of crypto as a justification for their latest budget requests – an annual exercise that tends to say more about agencies' priorities than the actual funding they necessarily end up with. The SEC, for instance, has…

RegulationMar 25

Bitcoin mining firms ship equipment overseas ahead of halving

In anticipation of the forthcoming Bitcoin (BTC) halving event, thousands of outdated Bitcoin mining machines in the U.S. are being prepared for shipment to destinations abroad. According to Bloomberg, SunnySide Digital — a wholesaler in the crypto mining industry — is sending approximately 6,000 older Bitcoin mining machines to a warehouse it operates in Colorado Springs. The company plans to refurbish and resell these machines to buyers overseas, especially in regions with cheaper energy costs. SunnySide Digital CEO Taras Kulyk said the decision is a natural response to the halving event. Buyers are seeking locations where electricity expenses are minimal.…

MiningMar 25

Legendary Trader Peter Brandt Unveils Bullish Bitcoin Price Outlook

Legendary trader Peter Brandt has recently unveiled his bullish outlook on the price of Bitcoin, shedding light on the unprecedented shifts witnessed on the crypto market as February comes to a close. With Bitcoin surging by an impressive 43.57% and reaching $64,000, Brandt's insights have captured the attention of investors. Brandt, a prominent figure in the field of trading, has analyzed Bitcoin's recent performance and shared his perspective on its future trajectory. Indicating a significant shift in market dynamics, the expert suggests that the remarkable surge in February marks the beginning of a new phase for Bitcoin. Drawing parallels with…

BitcoinMar 25

Exploring Real World Assets (RWA) in DeFi and Crypto

Real World Assets (RWA) in DeFi and Crypto demonstrate how tokenization unites blockchain and traditional finance. Digital tokens for real estate and gold could change decentralized finance. To add RWAs to DeFi, you must understand how they formalize off-chain transactions, connect information, and handle demand and supply in the RWA protocol. RWAs connect the real and digital worlds in DeFi, expanding investment opportunities, liquidity, and market access. This DeFi RWA study shows how innovation and financial change are possible in a fast-changing ecosystem. Understanding How RWAs Work Understanding how RWAs work is essential to understanding their value in DeFi. Off-chain…

DeFiMar 25

BONE Rises 6% Amid Margin Trading Listing on Gate-io

Bone ShibaSwap (BONE), the gas token of the Shiba Inu layer-2 network Shibarium, has recorded a 6% jump following the listing of its margin trading on the Gate.io exchange. The listing, announced by the official X account of the Shiba Inu ecosystem, went live on March 21 with the protocol advocating responsible trading. Margin trading involves borrowing money from an exchange to buy the asset of choice. Repayments are made at a later date but with higher interests. Woof! Did someone say BONE appétit? $BONE margin trading is now LIVE on @gate_io Ready to maximize your gains? just remember, trade…

AltcoinsMar 25

Ripple CTO Issues Key Warning to Crypto Community, What It Pertains To

Ripple Chief Technology Officer (CTO) David Schwartz has issued an important warning about ongoing scams aimed at customers of the now-defunct crypto trading platform FTX. As the bankruptcy proceedings of FTX advance and the possibility of repaying some customers emerges, opportunistic scammers are sprouting up, aiming to prey on unsuspecting victims. There are some scam emails circulating claiming that you need to do something about your FTX claim. Don't use the links in those emails. You can check the status of your claim at the official portal:https://t.co/4AvGkii3kh — David "JoelKatz" Schwartz (@JoelKatz) March 21, 2024 According to Bloomberg, FTX told…

RegulationMar 25

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Joins $10 Billion Club

BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, and its iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) have officially joined the exclusive $10 billion club. The fund rapidly achieved this status, becoming the fastest exchange-traded fund (ETF) to reach the $10 billion threshold in assets under management (AUM), a feat that underscores the accelerating institutional adoption of cryptocurrency-focused investment vehicles. $GLD held the record for multiple decades for fastest ETF to $10B. Did it in just under 3 years. $IBIT just did it in 7 weeks. — Anthony Scaramucci (@Scaramucci) March 1, 2024 It took BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF only seven weeks to reach this milestone.…

BitcoinMar 25

Phantom wallet developer admits priority fee ineffectiveness

Phantom wallet developer Brian Friel acknowledges priority fee ineffectiveness, signaling ongoing challenges due to Solana facing network congestion. The meme coin craze on Solana has eventually led to a “large amount of congestion,” which makes priority fee mechanism useless for some users, Brian Friel, developer relations manager at Phantom, admitted in a recent X post. Addressing users who encountered difficulties with transactions on Phantom earlier, Friel urged them to retry, assuring them of a smoother experience “with the next network release in April.” “Priority fees are not the cure for this issue. With the current issues the network is facing,…

AltcoinsMar 25