Author: NBTC

Pre-IPO market exposure has emerged as one of the fastest-growing classifications in tokenized finance; to date, the infrastructure has not kept pace with the demand, according to new research published today by global digital asset market maker DWF Labs. DWF Labs is a famous, high-frequency cryptocurrency investment firm and market maker. Pricing premiums of 20-40% over previous-round valuations, clear redemption mechanisms, and the absence of short-side counterforces leave investors essentially revealed when underlying firms eventually price in the public market, positioning the platform that solves for liquidity first to grasp an outsized share of the next market cycle. “The Pre-IPO…

The Sui network has processed more than $1 trillion in stablecoin volume since August, a milestone Mysten Labs co-founder Adeniyi Abiodun cited while positioning the blockchain as a future “default network for how you move money” through planned zero-fee stablecoin transfers and private payments. In an interview with The Block’s Gareth Jenkinson at Consensus 2026, Abiodun linked these ambitions to the original mission of the Libra and Diem projects at Meta, from which the Mysten Labs team emerged. He pointed to the cost structure of legacy banking rails, citing a $100 cross-border transfer to Nigeria that carried $35 in fees,…

U.S. banking lobbyists unveiled a survey to back up their campaign against U.S. stablecoins that return yield to their users, seeking to reinforce their ongoing contention with results indicating 57% of people think Congress should stop crypto firms from offering anything that resembles bank interest on stablecoins if it could harm community lending. The American Bankers Association, which commissioned the survey, is among the banking groups seeking 11th-hour changes to the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act that would establish a U.S. regulatory regime for the crypto industry. The banks are specifically pushing to rewrite the sections involving stablecoins, which their…

RedotPay Turns $XRP Into Everyday Spending Power RedotPay is quietly reshaping how digital assets move into everyday spending by turning stablecoin-based payments and crypto cards into a practical bridge between blockchain holdings and real-world use. For millions of users, the platform is changing one simple reality that holding crypto is no longer where the experience ends. For $XRP holders, the shift is even more significant. Instead of sitting idle in wallets, $XRP can now function as real spending power across borders, merchants, and daily transactions. With over 7 million users in more than 100 countries and approximately 10 billion in…

During one of the most difficult times in the asset’s history, Ethereum is getting close to a milestone that few investors anticipated. For the first time since it started trading, $ETH may experience three consecutive monthly losses if current market conditions hold true through June. According to historical data, Ethereum has never closed in negative territory for three consecutive months. Even though the asset has gone through severe bear markets, such as the 2018 collapse and the 2022 crypto winter, it has always been able to break losing streaks with at least one positive monthly close before falling for a…

Shares of AI chipmaker Cerebras Systems (CBRS) skyrocketed about 100% in its first post-IPO trades, changing hands at $367 in volatile action. The company priced its IPO on Wednesday evening at $185 per share, valuing it at roughly $40 billion, according to the Financial Times. The valuation marks a sharp jump from the $8.1 billion valuation the company received just eight months ago, highlighting investor demand for artificial intelligence companies tied to the rapid growth of tools such as ChatGPT and Claude Code. Cerebras builds chips designed specifically for AI workloads, competing in a market dominated by Nvidia and Advanced…

Stripe-owned Bridge, the stablecoin orchestration platform, added Celo support on May 6, 2026, connecting one of crypto’s most active stablecoin networks to its single API for onramps, offramps, and cross-chain stablecoin transfers. The integration gives any business building on Bridge instant access to a chain where stablecoins are a daily payment rail rather than a trading instrument. @stripe acquired Bridge in early 2025 in what was its largest deal at the time. The platform handles fiat-to-stablecoin flows, embedded wallets, cards, and cross-chain bridging. Celo support was teased at Stripe Sessions 2026 and was formally announced at CoinDesk’s Consensus 2026 on…

Crypto sponsorships have become a common sight across football stadiums, shirts, and advertising boards. But the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has warned football clubs about the risks of partnering with unauthorized crypto firms. As cryptocurrency sponsorships become increasingly common across English football, regulators say such deals could expose clubs to legal, financial, and reputational challenges. Why Is the FCA Concerned About Crypto Sponsorship Deals? On 3rd June, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) wrote to Premier League clubs and other football organizations about sponsorship agreements involving unauthorized crypto firms and trading platforms. According to the regulator, some companies may use…

TokenInsight’s May 2026 report compares liquidity across eight CEXs using order book depth, slippage and spreads for $BTC, $ETH, XAU and XAG markets. Binance leads $BTC and $ETH spot depth and execution, while Bitget, OKX and Binance dominate futures depth across measured ranges. Bitget posts the lowest $BTC futures slippage, MEXC leads $ETH futures and XAG execution, and Binance anchors XAU depth, slippage and spreads in the report’s sample period. TokenInsight’s May 2026 Crypto Exchange Liquidity Report reframes exchange competition around a less glamorous but critical question: where can large trades actually execute with the least friction? Covering order book…

Zcash co-founder and StarkWare CEO Eli Ben-Sasson delivered a pragmatic defense of the Ethereum ecosystem, explaining why developers will not abandon the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization despite the prolonged crisis in the industry. The statement came amid a major identity crisis in Ethereum and record capital outflows from spot ETFs tied to the altcoin. The industry has faced a clear mental split: while disappointed market veterans are leaving the sector en masse due to the lack of global leadership, traditional financial institutions continue to absorb the industry, destroying the original rebellious narrative of cryptocurrencies. Commenting on the accumulated complaints…