Author: NBTC

Following the US Department of Justice’s (DOJ) initiation of an investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, market dynamics shifted against Donald Trump’s expectations. According to market forecasts, Powell’s chances of remaining at the Fed after his term ends in May, potentially serving until 2028, are increasing. Meanwhile, Kevin Warsh, seen as a more hawkish candidate for the Fed chairmanship, is beginning to overtake Kevin Hassett, known for his closeness to Trump. These developments point to a power struggle between Trump and the Fed that could continue throughout the year. According to data from the forecasting platform Polymarket, the likelihood…

SEOUL, South Korea – In a pivotal move for the nation’s digital asset sector, executives from major South Korean crypto exchanges are preparing for a crucial meeting with lawmakers on February 4th. This direct dialogue aims to address mounting industry concerns over a Financial Services Commission (FSC) proposal that could fundamentally alter exchange governance by capping major shareholder stakes. The proposed limits, reportedly set between 15% and 20%, form a core component of the second phase of South Korea’s comprehensive virtual asset legislation, signaling a significant regulatory shift for one of the world’s most active cryptocurrency markets. South Korean Crypto…

The global non-fungible token ($NFT) sector fell below $1.5 billion in total market capitalization, returning to levels last seen before the sector’s rapid expansion in 2021. The retracement unfolded alongside a broader crypto market downturn over the past two weeks, CoinGecko data shows. On Jan. 23, total crypto market capitalization stood at about $3.1 trillion, before falling to $2.2 trillion on Friday. Major assets like Bitcoin (BTC) slid from around $89,000 to about $65,000, while Ether (ETH) fell from $3,000 to near $1,800 throughout the same time frame. Bitcoin and Ethereum are the top two networks for NFTs in terms…

Major U.S. mortgage lender Newrez has announced a new policy. Which allows borrowers to use their crypto assets to qualify for a mortgage without selling them. The program is set to start in February 2026. This move is part of Newrez’s Smart Series products and marks a big step toward bringing cryptocurrencies into mainstream finance. Homebuyers can now use their crypto holdings for income verification and asset qualification, treating them like traditional wealth. How the Mortgage Works Traditionally, lenders needed borrowers to sell crypto to show proof of funds. Also, this could trigger the capital gains taxes and force borrowers…

SEOUL, South Korea – February 2025 – South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service has initiated a preliminary market surveillance review into ZKsync’s extraordinary 1000% price swing on the Upbit exchange, marking another significant regulatory action in Asia’s evolving cryptocurrency landscape. The investigation follows unprecedented volatility that triggered widespread allegations of market manipulation within the global crypto community, highlighting growing regulatory concerns about exchange integrity and investor protection. ZKsync Price Manipulation Allegations Trigger Regulatory Response The Financial Supervisory Service’s Virtual Asset Investigation Bureau confirmed its preliminary review on February 3, 2025, following reports from the Korea Economic Daily. According to official statements,…

Vanguard just made a move that caught the entire crypto and stock market’s attention. The Vanguard Mid-Cap Index Fund Institutional Shares (VMCIX) has disclosed its first-ever purchase of MicroStrategy (MSTR) stock. According to a new 13F filing, the fund bought 2.91 million shares, worth around $505 million. JUST IN: $12 trillion Vanguard Group Mid-Cap Index Fund Institutional Shares ($VMCIX) just disclosed they bought 2.91 million ($505 million) #Bitcoin treasury company Strategy $MSTR shares for the first time. pic.twitter.com/QIJhB6u19a — BitcoinTreasuries.NET (@BTCtreasuries) January 16, 2026 This is a big deal because Vanguard manages over $12 trillion in assets. When a fund…

Binance saw withdrawal disruption and was resolved quickly, with all funds remaining safe. Binance Coin ($BNB) surged 3% amid the quick resolution A temporary technical outage disrupted withdrawals on Binance, leading traders to be concerned while the platform worked to restore normal operations. On February 3, Binance mentioned the issue in its X handle, “We are aware of some technical difficulties affecting withdrawals on the platform. Our team is already working on a fix, and services will resume as soon as possible.” and within 30 minutes, the binance team has confirmed that the issue was resolved with no loss of…

One trader on the cryptocurrency prediction markets has claimed to have turned just $12 into more than $104,000 after placing only 16 trades. Specifically, an X user under the username ascetic boasted that he had successfully completed his goal of turning $12 into more than $100,000 in just 16 trades, according to a post shared on January 15. I DID IT!!! Turned $12 into $100,000 (over 8,300x) by going all-in and doubling my bankroll 16 times in a row on short-term $BTC moves – while sharing my bets and the reasoning behind them along the way.This is only possible on…

MetaMask, the popular self-custodial wallet, has added access to tokenized U.S. stocks, exchange-traded funds and commodities through a new integration with Ondo Finance’s Global Markets platform, the companies said Tuesday. Eligible MetaMask mobile users in “supported non-U.S. jurisdictions” can now buy and trade more than 200 U.S. tokenized securities, including shares tracking companies like Tesla, Apple and Nvidia, as well as ETFs tied to gold, silver and the Nasdaq, directly inside the wallet, without opening a traditional brokerage account, according to the announcement. The launch marks one of the first times tokenized U.S. equities and ETFs have been made natively…

BitMine Immersion Technologies’ (BMNR) $200 million investment in Beast Industries represents a favorable strategic diversification that could enhance the company’s long-term valuation, according to investment bank B. Riley. The bank said the investment, announced Thursday, in the privately held entertainment and consumer products company best known for YouTube creator MrBeast, provides the company with optionality beyond its core ether ETH$3,304.87 accumulation strategy, while positioning the firm as a more active and credible capital allocator. “The partnership provides BMNR with marketing access to MrBeast’s 450M+ audience while creating monetization pathways for its MAVAN staking infrastructure through Beast’s planned DeFi-integrated financial services…