Author: NBTC

The U.S. Senate Banking Committee will not have any markup hearings on market structure legislation defining how federal regulators can oversee the industry until next year, punting on a hoped-for hearing that many sought to hold near the end of this week. A spokesperson for the committee said in a statement on Monday that “Chairman [Tim] Scott and the Senate Banking Committee have made strong progress with Democratic counterparts” on the bill but that lawmakers were still negotiating. While the delay was expected, it’s still a blow to the crypto industry, which at least wanted to see a markup hearing,…

Coinbase’s (COIN) “system update,” scheduled for Wednesday, could mark a key moment in its attempt to pivot from a crypto exchange to a broader fintech platform, with analysts saying it’s likely to be much more than a backend refresh. Coinbase will use the event to unveil a series of new products across trading, payments, and onchain infrastructure, said Clear Street’s Owen Lau. These could include a formal launch of prediction markets — leveraging its partnership with regulated event contracts platform Kalshi — alongside trading of tokenized real-world assets, and deeper features within its upcoming Base SuperApp. The company has also…

Cryptocurrency mining is one of the factors contributing for a stronger ruble lately, the head of the Bank of Russia has acknowledged. The statement confirms the claim of a Kremlin official, who recently noted that the activity is influencing the country’s currency market. CBR governor cites mining as ruble-strengthening factor Bitcoin mining is among the factors behind the current strength of the Russian ruble, admitted Elvira Nabiullina, chair of the Central Bank of Russia (CBR). The governor made the acknowledgment at a press conference where she was asked to comment on the significance of the turnover generated by the industry.…

Investors, policymakers and builders are reassessing how RWA tokenization can scale from isolated pilots to a coherent, global on-chain asset market. Scope, methodology and market context From fragmented pilots to a unified global market Toward a universal interoperability layer Institutional demand and platform evolution Economic implications of on-chain real-world assets Regulatory developments and supervisory focus Technical architecture and interoperability challenges Market participants and ecosystem roles Outlook for 2026 and beyond Scope, methodology and market context The 2026 state-of-market report examines real world assets being brought on-chain, combining on-chain metrics, market data and structured interviews with industry participants. It targets institutional…

Key Highlights: Lifinity will return $43.4 million in USDC from its treasury and development funds. LFNTY tokens holders can redeem their tokens for around $0.90-$1.10 each. Any unclaimed funds will be redistributed after one year. Lifinity, an early DeFi project that was started on Solana, has decided to shut down after the community voted to end the protocol. The decision was revealed on December 18, 2025 through social media platform X. The team could have easily just walked away and ended the protocol but they are returning the remaining funds to the users by converting around $43.4 million from its…

In a significant move for the blockchain ecosystem, the New York Stock Exchange-listed C1 Fund has announced it acquires a stake in Consensys. This investment isn’t just another deal; it’s a powerful vote of confidence from a major institutional player directly into the heart of Ethereum’s infrastructure. For anyone watching crypto’s evolution, this signals a pivotal shift towards mature, long-term support for foundational technology. Why Does C1 Fund Acquiring a Stake in Consensys Matter? When a publicly-listed digital asset firm like C1 Fund makes a move, the market pays attention. Their decision to acquire a stake in Consensys goes beyond…

Overnight crypto gains once again evaporated by U.S. morning hours as bitcoin BTC$101.727,63 tumbled back below $102,000 on Wednesday. Briefly topping $105,000 earlier today, the largest crypto nosedived 3% in just a couple hours as U.S. traditional markets opened. It wasn’t just bitcoin; ether ETH$3.431,64 fell almost 5% below $3,400 during the same period, while Solana SOL$153,62, XRP$2,3488 and other altcoin majors suffered similar declines. Crypto-related U.S. stocks are also taking a beating in the early session. USDC stablecoin issuer Circle (CRCL) dropped 9.5% after its third quarter earnings, while crypto miners with data center ambitions including Bitfarms (BITF), Bitdeer…

President Donald Trump said he’ll review the case of Keonne Rodriguez, co-founder of Samourai Wallet, as questions mount over the federal conviction of the Bitcoin privacy software developer. When asked about Rodriguez’s upcoming prison sentence, Trump said, “I’ve heard about it. I’ll look at it.” “I don’t know anything about it,” President Trump said. “But we’ll take a look.” Rodriguez publicly acknowledged Trump’s sentiment, tweeting “Your continued noise is working. Thank you to everyone pushing @realDonaldTrump to pardon Bill and me. Let’s get this over the line. #pardonsamourai” Rodriguez, along with co-founder William “Bill” Hill, was convicted of conspiracy to…

Crypto lending rates depend on fixed vs variable APRs, when interest starts accruing, and how tightly borrowing costs track LTV, volatility, and actual capital usage. Summary Fixed APR loans lock borrowing costs for a set term but usually charge higher rates to compensate for interest-rate risk, which can be inefficient if market conditions improve.​ Variable APR loans adjust with liquidity demand, collateral risk, and platform utilization, often starting cheaper but spiking during volatility and requiring active risk management.​ Platforms such as Clapp use pay-as-you-use credit lines, charging interest only on drawn funds while linking APR to real-time LTV, keeping unused…

BitMine Immersion Technologies Inc. has strengthened its position in the digital asset space, purchasing over 102,000 Ethereum, as co-founder Tom Lee argues that the company’s long-term strategy remains solid despite market volatility. Summary The purchase brings BitMine’s Ethereum holdings to approximately 3.97 million ETH, valued at $12.2 billion, placing the company on track to meet its goal of acquiring 5% of the Ethereum network’s total supply. Lee, also the chair of BitMine, expressed confidence in the digital asset market, citing upcoming regulatory developments and his belief in the long-term potential of AI and blockchain technologies. As the company expands its…