Author: NBTC

Aave users are now able to borrow against wrapped Ether on the decentralized finance protocol again, as the Kelp DAO exploit recovery plan continues to progress. Aave founder Stani Kulechov said in an X post Sunday that the protocol restored loan-to-value (LTV) ratios for wrapped Ether (WETH) to pre-incident levels across all affected networks: Aave V3 Ethereum Core, Ethereum Prime, Arbitrum, Base, Mantle and Linea. “The next step in the rsETH technical recovery plan has been completed with the restoration of WETH LTVs to their pre-incident levels across all affected networks. Users can now once again borrow against WETH on…

Market analysts say Ether ($ETH) faces “downside risks” that could trigger another 20% downtrend toward $1,700, new analysis said. Key takeaways: Rising Ether supply on exchanges and declining ETF inflows suggested a possible $ETH price drop over the coming days. Ether’s rising wedge pattern projected a potential 22% drop to $1,725 $ETH inflows to exchanges rise Ether’s 40% recovery from multi-month lows below $1,800 was dampened by resistance from the $2,400 level. Analysts have outlined several reasons for Ether’s inability to break $2,400, including “significant” inflows into exchanges, according to CryptoQuant analyst BorisD. The chart below shows a sharp increase…

The Nasdaq 100 and the QQQ ETFs are in a strong bull run and trading at a record high as investors embrace a risk-on sentiment amid the ongoing ceasefire between the United States and Iran. They have soared in the last four consecutive weeks and are now hovering at their all-time highs. This article explores some of the top catalysts for the index and its top ETFs. Nasdaq 100 in focus ahead of big-tech earnings The Nasdaq 100 Index and its ETFs, which track the biggest technology companies in the US, will be in focus as they publish their results.…

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson recently revealed how the project plans to address the long-term risks posed by quantum computing. Speaking in an interview on Gokhshtein News Network, Hoskinson indicated that Cardano is proactively addressing concerns surrounding quantum computing before they become an immediate threat. Although experts believe practical quantum threats remain years away, several blockchain projects, including Cardano, have already started researching quantum-resistant alternatives. Key Points Charles Hoskinson revealed that Cardano is proactively preparing for the potential long-term risks posed by quantum computing. Hoskinson said the network is currently voting on a dedicated quantum strategy, with a research proposal centered…

Ripple and crypto industry leaders backed the Senate’s CLARITY Act ahead of a key markup, citing clearer rules, stronger consumer protections, and U.S. leadership. Ripple’s legal chief cited a report estimating 67 million Americans hold crypto. Key Takeaways: Ripple executives backed the Senate’s CLARITY Act before a Banking Committee markup. Supporters say the bill could strengthen consumer protections and digital asset oversight. Lawmakers will use revised text shaped by regulators, advocates, and industry input. Ripple and Crypto Leaders Rally Around CLARITY Act Ripple executives publicly backed the Senate’s CLARITY Act on May 13 before the Banking Committee markup. CEO Brad…

Bybit has taken another step toward strengthening its institutional trading stack, announcing an integration with Orbit Markets through its request-for-quote, or RFQ, platform. The move brings one of the better-known institutional liquidity providers in digital asset options directly into Bybit’s execution flow, giving professional traders more access to depth, tighter pricing and smoother large-order execution. For options traders, especially institutional desks, the quality of execution often matters just as much as the price itself. Large trades can be difficult to place efficiently, and customized structures usually require more than a standard order book. That is where RFQ systems come in.…

Decentralized finance (DeFi) is poised to become a core layer of infrastructure for tokenized financial markets, as trillions of dollars worth of assets move onto blockchains rails in the next few years, said global bank Standard Chartered’s analysts. In a research report published Monday, Geoffrey Kendrick, the bank’s global head of digital assets research, estimated that tokenized assets on public blockchains could reach $4 trillion by the end of 2028, evenly split between stablecoins and tokenized real-world assets (RWA) such as bonds and funds. As those assets move onchain, they will increasingly rely on DeFi protocols for trading, lending and…

Nasdaq-listed Solana Company has completed a capital increase of approximately $8 million, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal (WSJ). The company issued 3,076,922 shares of Class A common stock at a price of $2.6 per share. This investment round was led by Mirae Asset and included participation from HashKey Capital. The proceeds will be used to purchase additional $SOL and for operating capital. Solana Company Capital Increase Details and Key Investors The Solana Company capital increase represents a strategic move to strengthen its balance sheet. By issuing new shares, the firm raised $8 million from institutional investors.…

The public acknowledgment by Charles Hoskinson, who described the XRPL architecture as “very elegant,” sparked new debates about the network’s actual decentralization. Ripple CTO Emeritus David Schwartz stepped into the discussion to explain how the ledger protects itself from covert capture by large corporations. Schwartz points to a classic paradox – in cryptocurrencies, capital usually rules. Large corporations can afford expensive hardware and entire engineering teams, which is why their nodes and validators operate flawlessly and without interruptions. How XRPL stops big tech from buying out the network According to Schwartz, if the creators of $XRP Ledger had focused only…

SEC officials discussed modernizing securities rules that could affect crypto-linked public companies, with senior regulators openly questioning whether decades-old frameworks still fit digital asset markets. Division of Corporation Finance Director Jim Moloney said the agency wants to reduce unnecessary burdens and “let the free markets be free.” Key Takeaways: Regulators discussed modernizing securities frameworks as crypto remains part of the SEC’s broader policy agenda. Officials discussed reducing compliance burdens while expanding transparency around public filing guidance and staff responses. Semiannual reporting proposals could eventually reshape disclosure expectations for companies with bitcoin exposure. SEC Free Market Push Could Reach Crypto Issuers…