Author: NBTC
Binance Futures announced it will continue to expand its portfolio in the derivatives market by making two new USDⓈ margin-based perpetual futures contracts available to users. According to the exchange’s statement, the SPACEUSDT and FIGHTUSDT currency pairs will be available for trading on the Binance Futures platform on January 23, 2026. This step aims to offer investors more trading options and enhance the user experience. The SPACEUSDT Perpetual Futures Contract will be launched on January 23, 2026 at 2:45 PM. The maximum leverage for this contract is set at 20x. The underlying asset of the SPACE pair, Spacecoin (SPACE), stands…
A new staking product built on Ethereum aims to combine infrastructure credibility, client diversity, and the benefits of the Lido v3 obol integration for risk-conscious users. Obol Ethereum Client Team Vault on Lido V3 Solving pooled staking limitations Why Obol built on Lido V3 stVaults Integration design and security model Market impact and expected outcomes Resources and documentation Obol Ethereum Client Team Vault on Lido V3 Obol is rolling out the Ethereum Client Team Vault, a multi-operator, DVT-powered stVault built on Lido V3. It is operated by four of Ethereum’s most established infrastructure teams: Sigma Prime, ChainSafe, Develp, and Nethermind,…
Shares of Coreweave (CRWV) rose 9% during pre-market trading on Monday after AI powerhouse Nvidia (NVDA) invested another $2 billion in an effort to accelerate the company’s buildout of next-generation data centers built specifically for AI workloads. The funding, which came through the purchase of CoreWeave’s Class A stock at $87.20 per share, will help the company scale up to more than 5 gigawatts of AI-dedicated data centers, or “AI factories,” by the end of the decade. CRWV closed at $92.98 on Friday. With the early gain, the stock is trading just above $101. NVDA shares are lower by 0.5%…
India has taken a new step to tighten its oversight of the cryptocurrency market, adopting a tough stance against privacy-focused crypto assets. The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of the Indian Ministry of Finance has instructed cryptocurrency exchanges and platforms in the country to delist Anonymous-Enhancing Coins (ACE). According to the FIU’s statement, these types of anonymously focused tokens have been classified as unacceptable assets under the “risk mitigation framework.” Therefore, crypto platforms are requested not to allow deposits and withdrawals for these tokens. The decision is considered a significant step in combating crimes such as money laundering and terrorist financing.…
UBS (UBS), with $6.6 trillion in assets under management (AUM), plans to start allowing select private clients to buy bitcoin and ether, Bloomberg reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. The decision to start offering crypto services, according to the story, stems from a growing demand from its wealthy clients. “As part of UBS’s digital asset strategy, we actively monitor developments and explore initiatives that reflect client needs, regulatory developments, market trends and robust risk controls,” a UBS spokesperson told CoinDesk. “We recognize the importance of distributed ledger technology like blockchain, which underpins digital assets.” UBS had previously…
Gold’s rally is being driven less by panic and more by policy choices that are quietly reshaping global trust in money, according to veteran macro strategist Jim Rickards. Inside Jim Rickards’ Case for Gold as Governments Rewrite the Rules Appearing on The Julia La Roche Show, Jim Rickards—an economist, lawyer, and longtime market watcher—argued that gold’s steady climb reflects structural demand from central banks and governments responding to sanctions risk, debt dynamics, and shifting confidence in sovereign assets. The move, he said, is not a fleeting trade but a calculated reallocation unfolding in plain sight. Rickards pushed back hard on…
US-based investment platform Robinhood continues to expand its range of cryptocurrency products. In a statement made via its official X (formerly Twitter) account, the company announced that ASTER and LDO tokens are now available for trading on the Robinhood Legend platform. This move demonstrates Robinhood’s aim to provide greater diversification for its users, particularly by offering a wider range of assets in the cryptocurrency market. Robinhood Legend stands out as the company’s advanced trading interface, catering to more active and experienced investors. The addition of ASTER and LDO to this platform means that these assets can now be easily bought…
The crypto market dipped while the Fear and Greed Index remained in the fear zone amid renewed trade war fears and as traders waited for key corporate earnings and the Federal Reserve decision. Summary The crypto market retreated as trade risks emerged Trump warned that he would implement a 100% tariff on Canadian goods. Cryptocurrencies will also react to the upcoming Federal Reserve interest rate decision. Crypto market dips amid trade war fears Bitcoin (BTC) and most altcoins retreated during the weekend. BTC moved to $88,700, while Ethereum (ETH) dropped to $2,930. Other top altcoins like Dogecoin and Solana also…
Las Vegas local businesses are increasingly accepting Bitcoin payments, according to a local news channel. Business owners cite lower transaction fees compared to credit cards as the main advantage of accepting the payments. Jeremy Quercy, a Bitcoin consultant, said, “As overall operating costs rise, business owners are looking for ways to replace card fees […] Bitcoin is an alternative that can reduce the burden of intermediary fees.” BTC transaction fees are a fraction of credit card fees Mike Peterson, CEO of Bouncy World Mega Playground & Cafe, who runs a kids’ café in Las Vegas, said that the BTC transaction…
Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest has increased its exposure to crypto-linked equities, adding shares of Coinbase, Circle and Bullish as prices slid across the sector. According to ARK’s daily trade disclosures for Friday, the ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) purchased 38,854 shares of Coinbase Global Inc., while the ARK Fintech Innovation ETF (ARKF) added another 3,325 shares, acquiring a total of $9.4 million worth of the exchange shares. Coinbase shares closed down 2.77% on the day at $216.95. ARK added a combined 129,446 shares of Circle Internet Group across ARKK and ARKF, a position worth roughly $9.2 million. The firm also added…