Author: NBTC

OKX Wallet has unveiled a strategic partnership with Arbitrum, marking a significant advancement for Layer-2 scalability and the embrace of Web3. This partnership unveils the Arbitrum Ecosystem Hub, offering users access to the Boost rewards program, exclusive token generation events (TGEs), exciting giveaways, and NFT drops. The collaboration accelerates mainstream blockchain adoption by combining Arbitrum’s commitment to over US$2.5 billion Total Value Locked (TVL) in its ecosystem and OKX Wallet’s 50 million user base spread across over 140 blockchains. Arbitrum Ecosystem Hub Experience This partnership is embedded with the Arbitrum Ecosystem Hub, a centralized platform that transforms the way that…

Ethereum price today trades near $2,930 as buyers struggle to regain control following weeks of sustained institutional selling. The market is consolidating after a sharp November breakdown, but price remains pinned below key moving averages while ETF outflows continue to drain demand. ETF Outflows Continue To Weigh On Sentiment Institutional flows remain the dominant headwind. Since December 11, Ethereum spot ETFs have recorded $853.9 million in net outflows, according to Farside Investors. Only one session broke the trend. On December 22, funds posted a brief $84.6 million inflow before selling resumed. The latest data from December 27 shows another $16.6…

AWS will power OpenAI’s next-generation models in a $38 billion deal as the AI firm moves beyond Microsoft. Summary OpenAI signed a $38 billion deal with Amazon to get access to its computing AWS will use its UltraServers, powered by Nvidia GPUs, for OpenAI’s models Skeptics warn that similar deals show increasing signs of an AI bubble As demand for powerful infrastructure explodes, tech giants are forging multibillion-dollar deals to power AI models. On Monday, November 3, OpenAI signed a seven-year, $38 billion agreement with Amazon Web Services. The deal gives OpenAI access to AWS’s massive compute capacity. “Scaling frontier…

U.S. regulators now integrate crypto into finance: SEC clarifies securities, CFTC allows crypto collateral, OCC approves national charters. Stablecoins gain legal clarity under GENIUS Act, while Bitcoin adoption grows, showing institutional trust and market resilience in 2025. Under the President Donald Trump Administration, the U.S. government has taken a markedly different approach toward cryptocurrency. Instead of treating the sector as a regulatory problem or speculative threat, Washington is now moving to integrate crypto directly into the existing financial system. According to @tiger_research, the U.S. strategy is not to replace traditional finance with crypto, but to make crypto operate under familiar…

ATT Global, a renowned Web3 launchpad, has officially collaborated with MindKit DAO, a popular decentralized AI integration entity. The partnership endeavors to combine the DePIN-led advertising and RWA infrastructure of ATT Global with the AI toolkit of MindKit DAO. As per ATT Global’s official social media announcement, the collaboration aims to revolutionize conventional Web2 traffic, turning it into robust on-chain engagement. Hence, the development indicates the rising role of AI-driven solutions to shape the future of personalized and interactive advertising via Web3 platforms. 🔮 Where Advertising Meets AI Intelligence: ATT Global × @mindkit_daoWe are excited to announce our partnership with…

In their latest statements, FED members Mary Daly and Austan Goolsbee gave striking messages about the interest rate cut process, the fight against inflation, and the employment market. Both officials emphasized “maintaining balance” despite economic uncertainties. San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly stated in her speech that inflation is still above target and emphasized the importance of reducing price pressures without harming employment. “Inflation is still above target and needs to be brought down. However, we must reduce this pressure by protecting employment,” he said. Recalling that he previously supported the interest rate cut decision, Daly said, “The interest rate…

Pakistani authorities have busted a $60 million international crypto fraud network. The authorities said they carried out the crackdown on perpetrators of several unregulated trading schemes, arresting more than 34 suspects. The development comes as the country continues its shift towards a formal crypto regime amid moves to open the industry up to licensed global companies. The operation was led by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), targeting a network accused of running a fraudulent crypto and foreign exchange investment platforms that targeted victims both locally and internationally. Pakistani authorities claimed that the group promoted their fraudulent schemes on…

Orexn, a launch space for early Web3 startups, today announced a strategic partnership with KaratDAO, a decentralized data network that gives users control over their Web2 and Web3 data through applications of zkSync and MPC technologies. With this collaboration, Orexn and KaratDAO integrated their respective networks (decentralized crypto launch space and identity management infrastructure) to redefine how Orexn users interact with Web3 assets and applications, and at the same time broaden scalability, reach, and utility within the two digital platforms. Orexn is a decentralized cryptocurrency launch space that gives customers early access to upcoming token launches, potential crypto projects, launchpools,…

Exchange-traded products based on spot Ether have been witnessing a massive outflow in the last weeks. With only three trading sessions left in 2025, Ethereum ETFs are almost ready to print the second worst month in the history of this asset class. No Santa Claus rally for Ethereum ETFs this year In December 2025, spot Ethereum ETFs in the United States saw their investors withdrawing liquidity en masse. Outflows exceeded $564 million in equivalent, as per SoSoValue’s data. The cumulative USD-denominated liquidity volume in Ether ETFs is back to levels unseen since June. As of today, $17.86 billion is locked…

Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) diluted common shareholders by $54.4 million last week, yet the company managed to buy just $45.6 million worth of bitcoin (BTC). That 183,501 extra shares of MSTR accreted far less than 84% of those proceeds to the company’s treasury. In fact, the company bought 34% less BTC than the total proceeds to the company from its dilution of both common and preferred shareholders of $69.5 million. Specifically, the company sold $8.4 million of its 10% yielding STRF, $4.4 million of its 8% yielding STRK, $2.3 million of its 10% yielding STRD, and $54.4 million of its 0%…