Author: NBTC

Ripple Labs continues to strengthen its position as a blockchain infrastructure leader, with its technology now deeply embedded in Hong Kong’s emerging digital currency ecosystem. The company, which developed the XRP Ledger long before global crypto regulations took shape, is reaping the benefits of its early innovation as Hong Kong prepares to issue its first batch of stablecoin licences in early 2026. Ripple’s Role in the HKMA e-HKD Pilot Ripple played a pivotal role in the Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s (HKMA) e-HKD pilot project, a government-backed initiative designed to test the potential of a central bank digital currency (CBDC). Using…

In a dramatic crackdown that sends shockwaves through the cryptocurrency industry, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has filed serious charges against the CEO of Bitcoin mining company VBit. The SEC charges VBit CEO Danh C. Vo with orchestrating a massive $48.5 million fraud scheme that allegedly misled thousands of investors. This case represents one of the most significant enforcement actions against a Bitcoin mining operation and highlights the growing regulatory scrutiny in the crypto space. What exactly are the SEC charges against VBit CEO? The SEC charges VBit CEO with two primary violations that have devastated investor confidence. First,…

This was the year that, for many, the crypto gaming dream died. But that dream didn’t end on its own—it was smothered by venture capitalists who stopped believing in it, and crucially, stopped investing in it. In 2025, numerous notable crypto games shut down their operations, which Decrypt has tracked throughout the year. These closures left developers unemployed, dedicated player bases abandoned, and entire collections of digital assets rendered practically useless. Some of these titles even promised to be forever games, claiming the power of the blockchain would keep it running indefinitely—a promise that was evidently broken. The video game…

Web3 Neighbor City, a metaverse platform that allows users to explore Web3 worlds, today announced a strategic partnership with Fomoin, a decentralized gateway that enables decentralized projects to elevate their brands and attract users. This collaboration enabled Web3 Neighbor City to integrate its metaverse-focused platform with Fomoin’s crypto launchpad to expand its network within the DeFi and Web3 communities. Web3 Neighbor City is an innovative metaverse network that combines GameFi, yield farming, and NFTs, allowing people to play diverse P2E games and earn rewards through their engagement and skill. Besides gaming, users can trade NFTs, explore charming virtual worlds, monetize…

According to Whale Insider, traders on the prediction market Kalshi believe there is a 94% chance that the U.S. government will reopen before the end of the year. This strong confidence suggests that many expect lawmakers in Washington to reach an agreement soon and end the ongoing shutdown. JUST IN: 🇺🇸 94% chance the U.S. government will re-open this year, per traders on Kalshi. pic.twitter.com/bEvSfH5jln — Whale Insider (@WhaleInsider) November 8, 2025 Market Confidence Grows Kalshi lets users trade on real-world events such as elections, inflation and government decisions. A 94% probability means that traders see reopening as almost certain.…

It’s brokers’ turn for crypto clarity in the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s series of staff statements meant to reveal its current thinking on how to treat the digital assets space, in this case touching on brokers’ “physical possession” of assets and separately posing some questions about so-called alternative trading systems (ATSs) for crypto. One of the two latest releases this week deals with custody of customers’ crypto securities at regulated broker-dealers, advising the firms on how to properly possess those assets, including protecting customers’ private keys. As long as they follow the informal standards set out in the statement,…

Velo Protocol, a blockchain for digital credit issuance and cross-border asset transfers, is excited to announce its strategic partnership with USD1, a regulated USD-backed stablecoin issued by BitGo Trust Company. The main purpose of this landmark collaboration is to strengthen Payment Finance (PayFi) for seamless payments and institutional-grade settlement across Asia. Velo’s mission is to build a high velocity, closed loop financial network from consumer payments to FX and digital asset management designed for mass adoption. Today, we are integrating USD1 to support the stablecoin liquidity and settlement layers of this ecosystem.… pic.twitter.com/oTOQd3tXKi — Velo Official (@veloprotocol) December 22, 2025…

TaskOn, a renowned Web3 growth entity, has launched its new version with robust updates. The launch of TaskOn v2.7 is aimed at driving Web3 growth with a completely customizable White Label service that strengthens brands to work autonomously under their respective domains. As TaskOn’s official press release points out, the new version also offers the Trading Race module to back centralized exchanges (CEXs). Hence, the consumers can anticipate unique reward structures and competitive mechanics. TaskOn v2.7 Brings White Label Service to Deliver Complete Brand Control to Web3 Projects With TaskOn v2.7’s launch, TaskOn endeavors to redefine Web3 expansion with exclusive…

After multiple collectors pulled Bitcoin redemption cards from previous sets, trading card manufacturer Cardsmiths released its latest Currency Series set with five cards that are redeemable for 1 full Bitcoin apiece—more than $100,000 each as of this writing. Currency Series 5 went up for sale on the firm’s website and via select retailers on Wednesday, offering its largest-ever selection of crypto redemption cards, which allow collectors to redeem real amounts of Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Dogecoin.  “Demand for Currency Series 5 has exceeded all prior releases. Interest has been both broader and deeper than with any previous Currency set,” Cardsmiths…

The crypto industry celebrated big victories this year after backing Donald Trump’s return to the White House, but trouble ahead could dampen the party atmosphere. Crypto executives popped champagne and danced to Snoop Dogg at a Washington party before Trump took office in January. Since then, the industry has seen friendly regulators drop lawsuits and new rules take shape. Yet key legislation remains stuck, and bitcoin prices have tumbled from their highs. Trump’s Securities and Exchange Commission quickly reversed tough accounting rules from the previous government and dropped legal cases against major platforms like Coinbase, Binance, and others. Lawmakers also…