Author: NBTC

Famed startup accelerator Y Combinator is set to host interviews in New York City for the first time, focusing specifically on fintech and crypto startups, as it looks to back more firms in the space. “This is the first time YC has taken its interview process for a specific sector on the road in this way, as they are meeting founders where key ecosystems are forming,” the accelerator said Wednesday. The interviews will take place in person on May 21 in New York, a YC spokesperson told The Block. Startups selected through this process will join YC’s Summer 2026 batch,…

Ripple’s $XRP Ledger (XRPL) has been dealing with high transactions and fees lately. David Schwartz tried to settle the debate around why transaction costs can escalate even without a clear trigger. This comes in when the global digital assets market is trying to recover in phases amid the geopolitical chaos. The cumulative crypto market cap jumped marginally over the last day to stand around $2.44 trillion. $XRP price also posted a recovery rally as Bitcoin managed to trade above $71,500. Data shared by an XRPL dUNL Validator shows that the activity is pushing close to 200 transactions per ledger. It…

Elon Musk has settled a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission civil lawsuit over the timing of his 2022 Twitter stock disclosure. A trust in Musk’s name will pay a $1.5 million civil penalty without admitting wrongdoing. The agreement still needs court approval. The settlement was disclosed on May 4, 2026, in federal court in Washington, D.C. It ends one SEC case tied to Musk’s $44 billion purchase of Twitter, which is now known as X. SEC said Musk disclosed stake late The SEC sued Musk in January 2025. The agency said he waited too long to disclose that he had…

$ETH is trading at a key decision point, with charts showing resistance between $2,290 and $2,365 and a median range level that bulls need to hold as support. A clean move above resistance could open the way toward the upper range, while a failed support flip may send $ETH back toward lower levels. $ETH Price Tests First Resistance Zone as Weekend Range Takes Shape $ETH is testing its first short-term resistance zone between $2,290 and $2,365, according to the 1-hour $ETH/USD chart shared by MCO Global DE. The chart shows $ETH recovering from this week’s low, but MCO Global DE…

In brief 21shares launched the Strategy Yield ETN (STRC) on the London Stock Exchange, providing U.K. investors access to Strategy’s preferred shares. The ETN offers an 11.50% yield paid monthly in cash with tax deferral benefits. Strategy holds about $67 billion worth of Bitcoin and has seen surging demand for its STRC shares this year. Crypto asset manager 21Shares launched the Strategy Yield ETN (STRC) on the London Stock Exchange on Wednesday, marking its first U.K. product offering exposure to Strategy’s Bitcoin-backed preferred shares. STRC provides exchange-traded access to Stretch, a variable rate Series A perpetual preferred stock issued by…

Ripple is being viewed as a key player in the evolving push toward tokenized financial markets, as the New York Stock Exchange advances its plans to bring traditional assets onto blockchain rails. This development signals a broader shift on Wall Street, where traditional infrastructure is beginning to intersect with blockchain-driven innovation, settlement layer, and transition from legacy systems to faster and more transparent digital infrastructure. How Ripple Is Positioned At The Core Of Financial Transformation Wall Street has just surrendered to Ripple, as the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) takes a decisive step to launch the tokenized securities era. Crypto…

Crypto adoption in Morocco has reached 16% of its population despite a decade-old ban on transactions with digital assets and recently increased scrutiny. The growing popularity of coins among Moroccans seems to have finally convinced their government to prepare to abandon full restrictions in favor of regulation. Proper oversight may replace ineffective prohibition The use of cryptocurrencies has been formally banned in Morocco since late 2017, with regulators regularly reminding citizens that any transaction with the digital assets is punishable by law. At the time, the decision was justified with breaches of existing rules and lack of customer protection, risks…

Ethereum is trading at $2.32k as the first weekend of May unfolds, caught in the same technical gridlock it has been trapped in for the past three weeks. The asset is pressing against the $2.4k resistance zone with neither the conviction to break through nor the weakness to collapse below the ascending channel that has supported the recovery since February. What continues to change, however, is the on-chain picture beneath the surface. Exchange reserves have just hit another low, as the supply is being quietly withdrawn from exchanges. Ethereum Price Analysis: The Daily Chart $ETH is once again testing the…

Crypto asset manager 21Shares has listed preferred shares (ticker: STRC) of Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy, MSTR) on the London Stock Exchange, marking a significant expansion of digital asset-linked securities in traditional European markets. The listing, first reported by Decrypt, provides institutional and retail investors in the UK with direct access to a regulated product tied to one of the largest corporate holders of Bitcoin. STRC Dividend Structure and Mechanics STRC is structured as a preferred equity instrument that pays holders a monthly variable dividend targeting an annualized yield of approximately 9%. The dividend rate adjusts dynamically based on the trading price…

$HYPE token is struggling to break higher even as Hyperliquid records one of its strongest growth weeks. Open interest in commodities surged, trading activity increased, and new products were launched. However, the token remains range-bound near $40, showing limited reaction to the platform’s expansion. $HYPE Token Stalls Near $40 As of 26 March, the $HYPE token continues trading between $38 and $42 despite rising activity across Hyperliquid. The token gained nearly 50% over the past 30 days but slipped around 2% in the last week. Meanwhile, the price also remains roughly 30% below its all-time high near $59. Additionally, Hyperliquid…