Author: NBTC

Global interest in de-dollarization has grown, but tangible progress remains limited due to political and strategic constraints. VALR co-founder Badi Sudhakaran argues that USD-based stablecoins may prove more effective than the AU initiative known as PAPSS for cross-border payments. Dollar’s Enduring Appeal Challenges De-Dollarization Efforts In recent years, the discourse surrounding de-dollarization has intensified, capturing significant global mindshare as nations explore alternatives to the U.S. dollar’s pervasive dominance in international trade and finance. Beyond the heightened rhetoric, however, tangible progress toward this objective has remained largely limited. This stagnation can be attributed to a confluence of factors, chief among them…

VeChain is eyeing fresh gains as altcoins bounce amid the latest bullish catalysts, including massive traction for its recently launched StarGate staking feature and support from Revolut’s Learn & Earn program. The VeChain (VET) token ranked among the top 100 gainers by market cap on July 18, with the cryptocurrency up double digits over the past week and more than 28% over the past month. Having broken above $0.022, VET price climbed past $0.029, reaching levels last seen in May 2025 and touching a key resistance zone. Why is VET price up today? As noted, VeChain’s native token has surged…

Elderglade, a Web3 gaming ecosystem, has announced a strategic collaboration with LINEUP Games, a multi-game and cross-chain network. Elderglade is an AI-powered MMORPG gaming platform driven by blockchain technology. It is a game where players participate in strategic fights, navigate an adventurous world, and own in-game assets like Elderglade native token, ELDE, and others. On the other hand, LINEUP Games is a gaming firm designed to develop a multi-chain network for dynamic short games. The alliance represents a strategic step focusing on enhancing and broadening GameFi networks, aiming to bridge various gaming networks and communities to provide advanced gaming experiences.…

Bitcoin price is consolidating gains below the $118,000 resistance. BTC could start a downside correction if it breaks the $116,200 support zone. Bitcoin started a fresh decline after it failed to clear the $120,000 zone. The price is trading below $118,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $118,000 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might start another increase if it clears the $120,000 resistance zone. Bitcoin Price Dips Again Bitcoin price started a correction after the bulls failed to clear the…

While most firms treat NFTs as marketing gimmicks, GameSquare is flipping the script, deploying them as financial instruments. Its new $10 million yield program transforms Ethereum-based digital assets into revenue generators, marking a risky but innovative leap in corporate crypto strategy. On July 21, GameSquare announced the expansion of its crypto treasury program to $250 million, including a dedicated $10 million allocation toward a novel NFT yield strategy. The move follows a $30 million purchase of Ether (ETH), bringing its total holdings to over 10,000 tokens. Rather than holding these assets passively, the company plans to actively deploy them across…

More than $152 million worth of Ethereum short contracts were liquidated as the price of ETH kept climbing on Wednesday. At $152 million, the liquidated Ethereum shorts account for more than half of the $251 million worth of crypto shorts that have been rekt in the past day. ETH traders are going bust at a faster clip than Bitcoin derivatives traders, too. Over the past day, Bitcoin’s more conservative 1.6% gain has left only $34 million worth of liquidated shorts in its wake. Ethereum was recently up nearly 9% over the past 24 hours to change hands at more than…

H100 Group AB has joined the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, adding to its existing listing on Sweden’s NGM Nordic Growth Market, as the company moves up to 44th place among the world’s largest public Bitcoin treasury holders. H100 Group AB, a Swedish health technology company with a Bitcoin Treasury, has officially begun trading on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange as of July 22 under the ticker symbol GS9. The listing, conducted in euros and without the issuance of new shares, marks a key milestone in the company’s international expansion. H100 was already listed on Sweden’s NGM Nordic Growth Market under the ticker…

As part of its compliance-focused efforts, Chainlink introduced the Automated Compliance Engine (ACE), a modular framework that embeds regulatory policies directly into smart contracts. A key feature of ACE is the Cross-Chain Identity (CCID) framework, which allows users to reuse cryptographic proofs of KYC/AML credentials across platforms. Chainlink Labs is now an official member of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Crypto Task Force in the effort to create industry-wide standards for the compliant creation and sale of tokenized assets. The collaboration also involves such major players as ERC3643Org, Enterprise Ethereum Alliance, Etherealize, and LF Decentralized Trust. Chainlink To…

Ethereum (ETH), the leading altcoin, topped the $3,300 level for the first time since Feb. 1 earlier today on the Bitstamp exchange. The top cryptocurrency reached an intraday peak of $3,371, surging by 7%. The altcoin has substantially outperformed Bitcoin over the past two days, with the ETH/BTC pair soaring by a whopping 15%. The pair has now surpassed 0.028 BTC, which is the highest level since February. According to Lookonchain, a major whale recently closed all ETH shorts before being liquidated, losing a whopping $8.4 million in a single day. Overall, more than $56 million of ETH shorts have…

In a significant development for the intersection of Web3 and traditional industries, Blockskye, a pioneering force in blockchain-based travel infrastructure, has just announced a remarkable achievement. The startup has successfully closed a Series C funding round, raising an impressive $15.8 million. This substantial investment not only underscores the growing confidence in blockchain’s real-world applications but also signals a transformative era for the global travel sector. For anyone invested in the future of cryptocurrencies and enterprise solutions, this news highlights a pivotal step towards mainstream adoption and efficiency. Understanding Blockskye: The Core of Blockchain Travel At its heart, Blockskye is not…