Author: NBTC

Key takeaways Blockchain technology has the potential to fundamentally improve traditional financial systems. The blockchain enables 24/7 trading and instant settlement of assets, unlike traditional stock trading. Robinhood is opting for an open developer ecosystem, contrasting with closed, siloed systems. Emerging markets offer substantial yields that DeFi has yet to access, presenting growth opportunities. BRX bridges DeFi with institutional-grade tokenization and real-world yields. Tokenized assets are expected to play a crucial role in the future of financial applications in crypto. Robinhood’s certification process ensures compliance with customer protection and regulatory requirements. The company aims to expand on-chain capabilities while allowing…

U.S. equities traded mixed midday Thursday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average edging higher while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite remained under pressure as investors recalibrated rate expectations and rotated out of high-growth technology shares. Wall Street Splits as Dow Grinds Higher While Tech Drags Nasdaq Lower As of late morning Feb. 12, the Dow hovered near 50,145, up roughly 23 points, or 0.05%, while the S&P 500 slipped about 28 points, or 0.41%, to around 6,913. The Nasdaq Composite fell 216 points, or 0.94%, to approximately 22,850. The NYSE Composite outperformed, gaining about 18 points to 23,498. Nasdaq…

Binance exchange has won two major legal cases in two weeks, after a U.S. federal court in Alabama dismissed all claims against it in a lawsuit under the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA). The two courts dismissed all claims against the exchange, finding them lacking in merit. Two U.S. courts have cleared the exchange of claims under the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA). The U.S. federal court in Alabama is the latest court to dismiss all claims against the cryptocurrency exchange in a lawsuit under the Anti-Terrorism Act. Binance announced on Thursday that it will not “tolerate attempts to misuse the legal system” against…

In a significant move for global finance, Russia has announced a strategic pivot to deploy its central bank digital currency, the digital ruble, primarily for international trade settlements with fellow BRICS nations, targeting a pivotal September 1, 2025, launch date for cross-border payments. The Digital Ruble’s International Mandate Timur Aitov, chairman of Russia’s Financial Market Security Committee, recently clarified the project’s core objective. He stated that BRICS nations collectively require a central bank digital currency (CBDC) for trade. Consequently, the Bank of Russia is accelerating its timeline to meet this international need. This revelation shifts the narrative around the digital…

If you want to buy a $4 latte with Bitcoin, you owe the IRS a capital gains calculation simply because your crypto appreciated by six cents. Of course, this is a huge hindrance to mainstream adoption in the payment sector. The IRS classifies Bitcoin as property, which means that every transaction triggers a reporting obligation. However, the fight to end this tax nightmare is heating up in Washington. A once-in-a-decade opportunity According to a brief released by the Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI), the 119th Congress represents the best opportunity in a decade to finally secure a de minimis tax exemption.…

Buck, a digital asset technology company, has announced an update to its core yield-bearing token, increasing its annual yield to 10% and introducing automatic reward distribution for holders. According to the announcement shared with Finbold on February 12, the changes take effect on February 12 and apply to the existing token rather than a newly issued asset. Automatic rewards replace manual claims The update raises Buck’s yield from 7% to 10%. The company has also removed its previous manual reward claim requirement, replacing it with automatic rewards distributed directly to holders’ wallets. Previously, token holders were required to manually claim…

Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has confirmed that legal action against cryptocurrency promoter Worawat Narknawdee, also known as “Acme Traderist,” is ongoing. The statement followed renewed public attention after more than 30 alleged victims filed new complaints against him this week. Deputy Secretary-General Anek Yooyuen said the SEC filed a criminal complaint in March 2023 against Mr. Worawat and 1000X Limited, the company operating the website 1000x.live. The pair are accused of running a digital asset trading business without authorisation. [#highlighted-links#] The case resurfaced publicly on 9 March 2026, when more than 30 alleged victims went to the Central…

Advertising Time Trace (ATT), a Web3 platform that runs a digital advertising ecosystem in a decentralized landscape, today announced a strategic partnership with CognifyAI, an intelligence platform that converts data into insights for decision-making. This collaboration brings the strengths of ATT’s DePIN infrastructure and Cognify’s AI technology together to transform the way AI capabilities and computational resources are accessed, and as a result, drive new efficiency in AI development and machine learning. Cognify is an AI-powered platform that combines geospatial intelligence, predictive analytics, and blockchain technology to optimize intelligent decision-making that enhances economic activities and workforce efficiency. Since its launch…

Markets declined Thursday afternoon as concerns over artificial intelligence’s rapid expansion and its potential to disrupt multiple industries weighed on investor sentiment. Bitcoin, the largest digital asset by market value, fell 2.5% to trade below $66,000, dragging the broader crypto market lower. Ethereum changed hands near $1,900 as digital assets tracked equity losses. The S&P 500 shed 1.1% while the Nasdaq dropped more than 1.4%. Among the mega-cap technology names, Apple retreated 5%, Tesla lost 3%, and both Meta and Amazon slid 2.5%. Nvidia dipped 0.5%, with Alphabet and Microsoft flat on the day. Commodities suffered steep declines. Gold fell…

America’s two principal financial market regulators appear to be moving in concert in terms of providing clarity for some of the fastest-growing corners of the markets, which are prediction markets and tokenized equities. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Division of Market Oversight, issued a prediction markets advisory regarding the listing of trading event contracts on Thursday, March 12, 2026. In a separate event that occurred the same day, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman, Paul Atkins, used his opening remarks at the agency’s Investor Advisory Committee (IAC) to reaffirm that a long-awaited innovation exemption for tokenized equity securities…