Author: NBTC

Strategy has become one of the largest corporate holders and buyers of bitcoin, with 847,363 $BTC on its balance sheet. Its aggressive accumulation strategy has made the company a major source of demand for the cryptocurrency, meaning any shift toward selling the digital asset, even occasionally, could influence market liquidity, price dynamics and investor sentiment by introducing a new source of supply. Demand for U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), the largest source of institutional crypto buying since their 2024 debut, has weakened sharply in recent months. The funds saw a record $4 billion in net outflows in June after…

Anchorage Digital, the federally chartered crypto bank valued at $4.2 billion, has acquired a strategic stake in SLX, the native token of Solstice Finance, a Solana-based protocol that provides institutional-grade yield infrastructure. The purchase came shortly after Solstice completed its token generation event. The investment puts Anchorage alongside more than 30 institutions already allocating capital through Solstice’s ecosystem, including Bullish, Bitcoin Suisse AG, Fasanara Capital, and RockawayX. How the two firms are connected The relationship between the two firms runs through the Global Dollar Network, a Paxos-led consortium of over 100 institutions working to build a regulated digital dollar ecosystem.…

Frax Finance founder Sam Kazemian assessed the future of the FRAXUSD stablecoin. Referring to stablecoin regulations in the United States, Kazemian stated that the Genius Act is technically in effect, but they anticipate the licensing process will be fully operational in the first quarter of 2027 (Q1 2027) as regulatory bodies (OCC and federal agencies) clarify procedures. The renowned founder stated that they aim for FRAXUSD to be one of the first compliant “Genius Stablecoins” to receive this license, adding that the “approved by default unless proven otherwise” clause in the law will pave the way for innovation. Kazemian argued…

The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) has formally informed the Senate that it opposes the Clarity Act, a crypto-focused bill that has drawn scrutiny from regional banks and small business advocates. The announcement was reported by Eleanor Terrett, host of Crypto in America. Why the USHCC Opposes the Clarity Act In a letter sent to Senate leadership this week, the USHCC — which represents millions of Hispanic-owned businesses across the United States — outlined its concerns that the Clarity Act could accelerate deposit outflows from regional banks. The group argued that the measure would reduce lending capacity for…

The Ethereum Foundation recently hosted a live session detailing how Uniswap Auctions facilitate transparent, market-driven price discovery. This initiative aims to enhance the trading experience on decentralized exchanges, allowing participants to review past launches and understand the setup process. More details can be found in the official tweet from the Ethereum Foundation. The Story So Far Traders are keenly observing the insights shared during the Ethereum Foundation’s session on Uniswap Auctions, which emphasizes the importance of transparent price discovery in decentralized trading. This move aligns with recent trends in the crypto market, where platforms like Uniswap are innovating to attract…

Poolin, once the world’s largest Bitcoin mining pool, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the US due to financial difficulties. The filing, submitted by the company and two of its subsidiaries in the New Jersey District Court, reveals that long-standing financial problems, following the 2022 liquidity crisis, have reached a new stage. According to documents submitted to the court, Poolin’s total debt is approximately $173.1 million. Of this amount, $163.7 million consists of Invoices for Debt (IOUs) issued to Poolin Wallet users after withdrawals were suspended in 2022. At that time, these users were unable to access their…

Token Terminal recently noted that tokenized assets are experiencing significant growth, highlighting the role of issuers like Tether. As trillions of dollars transition onto blockchain platforms, the implications for the market are profound. The insights were shared in a tweet on July 23, 2026, by Token Terminal, which can be viewed here: https://x.com/tokenterminal/status/2080360339653185550. The Key Development The broader crypto market is currently exhibiting mixed signals, with varying momentum across significant assets. Tether, as a leading stablecoin issuer, stands to gain from the influx of tokenized assets. This growth is evidenced by the total value locked in real-world assets surpassing $31…

A new installment of Chain of Thought, the Brownstone Research newsletter written by Ben Lilly, argues that the battle over open-source artificial intelligence is following the same path Bitcoin walked a decade ago, and that investors who recognize the pattern stand to profit. The note opens with testimony that Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei gave to Congress in July 2023. Amodei acknowledged that open source is “a good thing” in most scientific fields and that the risks of open models released so far were “relatively limited,” but he warned that the scaling of open-source models was heading “down a very dangerous…

Animoca Brands, the Hong Kong-headquartered conglomerate with investments in gaming, metaverse infrastructure, and AI, has invested $1 million in Superior.Trade under its new Minds Investment Programme, which was created to fund startups building agentic applications using Minds as a core infrastructure layer, according to a Thursday statement. The investment comes from Animoca Brands and its affiliates through the programme, which launched earlier this month with up to $10 million allocated to teams developing on Minds. The platform enables users to deploy sovereign, persistent AI agents that can operate continuously without local hardware or servers. Superior.Trade was one of the first…

Ripple is pushing the boundaries of what its $RLUSD stablecoin can do and this time, it’s not about financial markets. The company has signed on as the exclusive digital asset and payments partner for Water.org’s Get Blue campaign. https://twitter.com/Ripple/status/2064438991944818730 Through the partnership, Ripple will channel charitable funds using the Ripple $RLUSD Stablecoin. It is working toward a goal that’s as straightforward as it is staggering: safe water and sanitation access for 200 million people by 2030. In a world where more than 2 billion still go without it. Ripple Partners With Water.org Ripple announced this week that $RLUSD will be…