Author: NBTC

MoneyGram, a global payments network for money transfers, and the Stellar Development Foundation, a nonprofit supporting open blockchain infrastructure, extended their partnership for several years. The companies continue to focus on bringing stablecoins into everyday financial use, especially in regions where cash remains dominant. The cooperation began more than five years ago and moved from pilot projects to working services. Since 2021, the partners have connected digital assets with physical cash networks, allowing users to convert funds in both directions. The MoneyGram app now includes a stablecoin balance, where customers can receive, store, and withdraw digital dollars. The new phase…

ZachXBT, a cryptocurrency detective who has recently issued warnings for numerous altcoins, has now issued another warning against a particular altcoin. Accordingly, ZachXBT describes the $LAB chart as a typical trap for individual investors and blames the Bitget exchange manager. On-chain analyst ZachXBT described the $LAB token chart as a typical tactic to attract retail investors, following yesterday’s withdrawal of 100 million $LAB tokens worth $514 million from Bitget by 10 anonymous addresses. ZachXBT argues that the value of the altcoin $LAB was deliberately inflated to attract more investors, likening the situation with $LAB to locking up more than 90%…

The SEC has hit the pause button on prediction market ETFs for the second time in two weeks, pushing the launch window for more than 24 funds to May 18. The delay is procedural, not a death sentence, but it’s a reminder that even in a crypto-friendly regulatory environment, novel financial products still have to navigate the bureaucratic obstacle course that is the SEC review process. What happened and why it matters The first delay landed on May 4, right as the 75-day review period for several February filings was winding down. Rather than rubber-stamping the applications, the SEC asked…

While Bitcoin has come under scrutiny for its performance during periods of geopolitical tension, recent data suggests otherwise. Recent data from Bitcoin-only brokerage exchange River Financial shows that $BTC has actually performed better than most legacy assets, contrary to popular belief. This emphasizes its dual nature as a risk asset and a proper store of value. Key Points The River Financial data show that as of March 23, Bitcoin has outpaced gold and the S&P 500 ($SPX) in price performance since the renewed tensions in the Middle East. Israel and the US launched missiles at multiple cities across Iran on…

Taiwanese singer and cryptocurrency trader Jeffrey Huang, widely known in the digital asset community as Machi Big Brother, has suffered another significant liquidation event. Onchain Lens reported that a 25x leveraged long position on Ethereum ($ETH) was fully liquidated, marking the latest in a series of costly trades for the prominent figure. Details of the Liquidation According to on-chain data, the liquidation occurred during a period of heightened market volatility. Huang had entered a 25x leveraged long position, betting on an increase in $ETH’s price. However, an adverse price movement triggered the automatic closure of the position. Following the liquidation,…

In an April 22, 2026, ‘lightning round,’ Jim Cramer offered a laconic endorsement and price target for Google (NASDAQ: GOOGL) stock by simply stating that he thinks ‘Alphabet is going to $400.’ Though little other than his bullishness can be gleaned from the former hedge fund manager and popular TV personality’s latest comment on GOOGL shares, he has previously elaborated on why he foresees a 18.96% rally from the press time price of $336.24. Google stock price one-month chart. Source: Finbold Specifically, Cramer previously explained that he regrets selling Google stock as he feels he was mistaken in believing the…

A fund manager, treasury desk, custodian, or regulated fintech function with vault accounts, policy-based approvals, granular access controls, audit trails, API access, and operational continuity when employees rotate. That structure is reshaping how capital is allocated within DeFi, and it explains why Cardano’s latest infrastructure push via Iagon’s Cardano Vault, built with Fireblocks, is a bet on the operating model that serious capital actually requires. Announced on May 8, the vault builds an enterprise control layer for Cardano-native operations comprising native assets, staking, reward withdrawals, and governance, inside a framework with vault accounts, controlled signing, approval workflows, and auditability that…

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk is preparing another crypto-assets bill after new allegations against Zondacrypto renewed pressure on Warsaw to regulate digital asset platforms. The latest proposal follows earlier bills blocked by President Karol Nawrocki. Authorities opened an investigation on April 17 into possible fraud against Zondacrypto clients and money laundering. Polish Radio reported that prosecutors are also examining possible Russian links and organized crime angles, though the case remains unresolved. Zondacrypto denies wrongdoing The case centers on user withdrawal complaints and alleged investor losses. CoinGeek reported that Polish authorities estimated losses at at least 350 million złoty, or about…

Bitcoin may drop toward $40K as four-year cycle signals final discount before next bull run begins. Ali Martinez identifies $41,500 to $45,000 buy zone, historically forming base ahead of major rallies globally. Retail Bitcoin demand collapses as transactions below $10,000 fall, signaling weaker participation from smaller investors today. Bitcoin moved higher on Tuesday, rising about 3% after President Donald Trump announced a five-day pause in planned strikes on Iran. The relief rally pushed Bitcoin above $70K. Despite this, the bitcoin price remains roughly 45% below its all-time high of $126,000.Meanwhile, top chart analyst Ali martinez predicit bitcoin price to drop…

Risk-off flows leave Ethereum price hovering near 2,119 as the May range floor comes under pressure, with volatility building outside the daily lower Bollinger Band. The dominant force is defensive positioning: $BTC dominance 58.3% as total crypto market cap fell 1.8% in 24h, while the Fear & Greed Index at 28 (Fear). Moreover, volume jumped 38% into the drop, a sign of pressured selling rather than healthy accumulation. Main scenario (D1): Bearish — the daily structure is down, and rallies face layered resistance overhead. However, any bounce is tactical until $ETH can reclaim key daily levels. $ETH/USDT — daily chart…