Author: NBTC

South Africa’s approach to regulating bitcoin within its exchange control framework has shifted dramatically over the past two years. What was once a gray area is now a tightly monitored space, with the South African Reserve Bank (SARB), the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), and SARS all staking clear positions. If you hold, trade, or move crypto across borders, the rules have changed, and the penalties for ignoring them are real. Current Landscape of South African Crypto Regulation South Africa has moved faster than most African nations in formalizing crypto rules. The country treats crypto assets as financial products, which…

Bitcoin fell below the $77,000 level over the weekend due to strong selling pressure, unsettling investors. Analysts attribute the decline to renewed escalation of US-Iran tensions, rising inflation concerns, and increasing bond yields. According to market data, Bitcoin has fallen 1.2% in the last 24 hours, dropping to $76,707. The leading cryptocurrency, which hit a low of $76,720 during the day, had recently risen to $82,000 driven by strong inflows into spot Bitcoin ETFs and optimism surrounding the CLARITY Act bill regarding cryptocurrency regulation in the US. However, recent developments have significantly weakened risk appetite in the markets. The sell-off…

The strength of any asset really shows in how it bounces after a strong risk-off move. Ethereum seems to be playing that setup in real time. Zooming out, $ETH’s Q2 performance so far has lagged Bitcoin by roughly 3x, marking its weakest relative stretch since Q1 2025, when $ETH underperformed $BTC’s 11% drawdown by nearly 4x. That said, in that same cycle, $ETH’s Q2 rebound ended up outperforming $BTC. In fact, in the Q3 cycle, Ethereum ripped 66%+, outperforming Bitcoin by over 10x. So the question is: Are we setting up for a similar rotation again in Q3, especially as…

The US labor market just delivered its second consecutive month of solid job gains, with nonfarm payrolls growing by 115,000 positions in April 2026. That nearly doubled what economists had penciled in. The unemployment rate held firm at 4.3%. A year ago, the monthly jobs number was basically a rounding error. The 2025 average came in at a paltry 10,000 jobs per month. So 115,000 feels less like a recovery and more like the labor market finally remembering how to walk after a long nap. Where the jobs actually came from The private sector did the heavy lifting, contributing 123,000…

The crypto market rarely witnesses numbers that force people to pause and rethink scale. Chainlink just delivered one of those moments. The network crossed an incredible $30 trillion in total transaction value enabled. This milestone reflects years of consistent infrastructure growth and deep integration across the blockchain ecosystem. Just weeks ago, the network had crossed $29 trillion. The speed of this jump shows how rapidly usage continues to rise. When a protocol adds one trillion dollars in such a short time, it signals something far bigger than hype. It highlights real demand, real usage, and a strong foundation. To put…

Crypto investment firm Paradigm has urged the U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to remove provisions from its proposed stablecoin framework that could restrict third-party firms from offering rewards tied to stablecoins. According to a comment letter submitted to the FDIC, Paradigm argued that the agency’s interpretation of the $GENIUS Act goes beyond the law approved by Congress. The firm stated that while the legislation bars stablecoin issuers from paying yield directly to holders, it does not prohibit independent third parties from distributing rewards linked to stablecoin activity. “Nothing in the statutory text can be read to expand the yield prohibition…

Shiba Inu commentator, Ragnar Shiba, has delivered a message of resilience and optimism to holders, reminding them of what originally made the token strong. Notably, his remarks come amid renewed optimism that Shiba Inu could reclaim a stronger position in global crypto rankings. Key Points Ragnar Shiba identifies the Shiba Inu community as the primary driver behind the token’s strength. He emphasizes that the community has remained supportive through periods of heightened volatility. Ragnar also highlights $SHIB’s gradual recovery in global cryptocurrency rankings, signaling improving market positioning. Despite this progress, $SHIB still faces a real risk of slipping out of…

Bitcoin dropped close to $77,000 after briefly recovering toward the $81,000–$82,000 range, as investors reacted to growing pressure across global financial markets. BTC Price dropped as concerns rose over higher inflation, surging bond yields, uncertainty around U.S. interest rate cuts, and renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Top Reasons Why Bitcoin Price is Crashing? Rising Bond Yields Increase Market Pressure One of the biggest concerns for investors is the sharp rise in U.S. Treasury yields. Long-term government bond yields have climbed to multi-year highs, increasing borrowing costs across the economy. Higher yields usually reduce interest in risk assets like…

The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY Act), establishing a permanent statutory boundary between federal agencies in regulating digital assets, was formally placed on the U.S. Senate Legislative Calendar. However, its immediate passage faces strong resistance as the bill recently stumbled over crucial hurdles regarding ethics disputes and law enforcement concerns. Prediction market odds on Polymarket for the bill passing have plummeted to 47-48% (down from over 74%), with a few session days left before the August recess to debate the bill alongside competing national security priorities. Nevertheless, the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) issued by the SEC and CFTC and…

The blockchain and crypto landscape is seeing another significant round of investment just in time, with several well known companies securing new capital from institutional funders and VCs. Despite the current uncertainty in the market, Phoenix Group reports that fundraising is on the rise, with investors showing increased confidence in blockchain infrastructure, DeFi, enterprise solutions and Web3 applications. MAJOR RECENT CRYPTO FUNDRAISING EVENTS#Equiniti #Mirantis #Reap #Fun #Ethos #OpenTrade #OnRe #Elastics pic.twitter.com/R0L4hPcptv — PHOENIX – Crypto News & Analytics (@pnxgrp) May 8, 2026 These new rounds look like the billion dollar investment that shows investors are bullish on long term blockchain…