Author: NBTC

For many, the passage of the GENIUS Act closed the doors on the creation of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). Stablecoins, though digital, were marketed as a private form of currency, in contrast to a government-issued digital dollar. Aaron Day, a fellow at the Brownstone Institute and a staunch critic of the crypto industry, argued that the GENIUS Act facilitates increased government surveillance despite this ban. Surveillance Concerns Under the GENIUS Act The GENIUS Act explicitly prevents the Federal Reserve from issuing a CBDC directly to individuals or through a third party. Its goal was to block the creation…

Amid ongoing backlash over its role in October 10’s liquidations and a bizarre chart of transactions from Saturday, critics of Binance are questioning founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) over his repeated claims that he’s not an active crypto trader. Sharing reminders about CZ’s ownership of market-makers Merit Peak Limited and Sigma Chain (which have both traded on Binance) critics decried a tether ($USDT)-denominated ether ($ETH) chart from Binance’s exchange on Saturday, alleging that CZ somehow was involved. Binance intraday $ETH/$USDT chart, 5 second periodicity, Feb. 7, 2026. Source: TradingView, Binance However, one of the most repeated assurances from CZ is that…

Atlasbrary, a purpose-built blockchain for artificial intelligence (AI) verifiable finance, has disclosed its strategic collaboration with Flux, a decentralized Web3 cloud infrastructure provider. The hidden purpose of this partnership is to make Web3 more open, scalable, and intelligent for users to perform numerous advanced functions. 🚀 Atlasbrary × @FLUX_OfficiaWe’re proud to partner with Flux, a leader in decentralized cloud infrastructure.By combining Atlasbrary’s knowledge network with Flux’s decentralized compute ecosystem, we move closer to a more open, scalable, and intelligent Web3 future. pic.twitter.com/xkH0UtNAIt — Atlasbrary (@atlasbrary_ai) March 3, 2026 Atllasbrary plays a vital role in the most important part of transactions,…

Ethereum has entered a new phase of economic scarcity as its decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem continues to accelerate the rate at which tokens are permanently removed from circulation. According to a detailed market update published on March 1, 2026, by Phoenix Group, the network has been able to burn a total of 2,020 $ETH in the past 30 days. TOP #ETHEREUM BURNER #DEFI PROJECTS IN THE LAST MONTH#Metamask #Aave $AAVE #Uniswap $UNI #1INCH #Gnosis $GNO #KyberSwap $ARB #Pendle $LINK $XEN pic.twitter.com/eO5iifg27e — PHOENIX – Crypto News & Analytics (@pnxgrp) March 1, 2026 This massive reduction in supply by approximately 4…

The Telegram Ban Philippines debate shook Asia’s digital economy this week. Regulators signaled strong action against platforms linked to scams. Many feared authorities would shut down Telegram completely. That move would have disrupted millions of Filipino users overnight. Yet the government stopped short of a full prohibition. Officials weighed enforcement risks against public backlash. Businesses, creators, and crypto communities rely heavily on Telegram. The platform has become essential for communication and digital commerce. At the same time, another financial shift grabbed attention. Traders began experimenting with a Yen Carry Trade Token. This tokenized strategy mirrors traditional currency trades. It now…

CME Group, one of the world’s largest derivatives exchanges, has announced the official launch of futures contracts for Cardano (ADA), Chainlink (LINK), and Stellar (XLM) altcoins. The statement indicated that both standard and micro contracts for the three cryptocurrencies in question have been made available to investors. Cardano contracts also offer Basis Trade at Index Close (BTIC) via the CME CF New York Variant. This feature is particularly important for institutional investors who want to execute base trades based on the closing price. CME Group also announced that it achieved record trading volume in crypto derivatives in 2025. According to…

The ICB Network recently announced that it has established a significant collaboration with Mokoko AI Technology. The contract will propel the company forward on its journey. Together, they are establishing themselves as the primary building blocks of what Web3’s next great gaming evolution may look like. More importantly, together they will create an entirely new way to leverage both ICB Network’s powerful blockchain technology for content creators and Mokoko’s advanced AI-enabled infrastructure. This partnership opens the door for them to address existing hurdles in the GameFi space, specifically those tied to scalability and user engagement. AI-Driven Infrastructure for Decentralized Gaming…

Ethereum plans on improving scalability, decentralization, and privacy with this year’s Glamsterdam and Hegota upgrades. The upgrade rivals Cardano’s midnight sidechain, which has similar goals. ETH and ADA show positive price movements amid the recent market-wide relief rally. Ethereum plans on implementing Proposer-Builder Separation (ePBS) and Fork-Choice-Enforced Inclusion Lists (FOCIL) within this year’s Glamsterdam and Hegota upgrades. Both aim to uphold network decentralization and scalability while increasing speed, privacy, and security. PBS will roll out first with the Glamsterdam fork scheduled for the first half of this year. The feature will further separate block builders and validators on Ethereum, preventing…

The S&P 500 has become a pure geopolitical barometer as the Iran war collides with a sharp spike in oil prices, putting the index’s 2026 rally under serious pressure. Futures tied to the S&P 500 fell about 2% in early Tuesday trading as fresh US-Israeli strikes and Iranian retaliation pushed worries about a prolonged conflict and supply disruption through the Strait of Hormuz to the forefront. This comes after the S&P 500 already dropped 0.5% to 6,860.71 on Monday when Brent crude surged more than 6% to 76.76 USD a barrel and the VIX volatility index hit its highest level…

Singapore Gulf Bank launches Virtual Accounts to automate enterprise collections and treasury cash management operations. COBO and POBO features allow structured account identifiers for payers, invoices, and business units tracking. Fly Wing Technologies adopts SGB Virtual Accounts for crypto off-ramp and operational payment settlement needs. Singapore Gulf Bank has launched a new Virtual Accounts service for businesses to manage payments more easily. The system helps companies collect money, track payments, and match records in real time. Meanwhile, this makes payment work faster and reduces delays caused by manual processing. Singapore Virtual Accounts Service Goes Live According to the February 7…