Author: NBTC

The value of tokenized gold has exploded over the past few months, driven by both adoption and rising macroeconomic risks. Summary Tokenized gold reached an all-time high at $3.6 billion Tether’s XAUT and PAX Gold dominate the tokenized gold market Gold on the blockchain rose 50x in value since 2021 Macroeconomic uncertainty is driving the appeal of tokenized gold With economic uncertainty driving the price of gold higher, the interest in tokenized gold is growing. On Wednesday, November 12, the value of tokenized gold reached an all-time high of $3.6 billion, according to data from Token Terminal. What is more,…

The Financial Stability Oversight Council’s (FSOC) 2025 annual report, released last week, has taken a significantly softer approach to crypto assets than previous editions following years of warning that digital assets posed systemic risks to financial stability. The 2025 report adopts a more measured tone, reflecting regulatory changes that have brought parts of the industry under federal supervision and a shift in political attitudes to crypto brought about by President Trump’s embrace of the industry. Earlier FSOC reports focused heavily on the potential for contagion from crypto markets, highlighting run risks in stablecoins, weak governance at crypto firms and the…

TradeXYZ, the leading HIP-3 market provider on Hyperliquid, is being called out by its competitors after a single user triggered a 3.5% selloff in the XYZ100 market on Sunday afternoon. The move appeared to be a planned attack, as a newly funded wallet shorted $10 million of the XYZ100, which tracks Nasdaq (NQ) futures, and successfully liquidated $13 million of long positions despite the NQ not trading on Sundays. Prices rebounded closer to the oracle price within 30 minutes, but critics and competitors were quick to call out the platform, lamenting TradeXYZ’s 24/7 markets. XYZ100 Crash – MLM Onchain Ostium…

Polymarket, the popular prediction market platform, is back in action. After a frustrating period of downtime caused by a Polygon network outage, the platform has successfully restored all services. This swift resolution brings relief to its user base, but it also raises important questions about infrastructure reliability in the decentralized space. Let’s explore what happened and what the future may hold as Polymarket resumes service. What Caused the Polymarket Service Interruption? The recent disruption stemmed from an outage on the Polygon network. This event prevented users from accessing the Polymarket platform, placing bets, or settling existing contracts. For a platform…

Ethereum (ETH) is currently consolidating in a tight range following its recent selloff, demonstrating resilience by holding above key support zones. However, the price remains firmly capped by a descending trendline and structural resistance around the $3,400 level. While buyers defend the vital $2,905 low, the trend remains sideways until ETH can achieve a decisive close above the descending resistance to initiate the next major rally. ETH Attempts To Stabilize After The Selloff According to a daily update from CyrilXBT, Ethereum is attempting to form a base following its recent selloff, but the price remains capped below the 50-day EMA…

VivoPower International’s evolving “digital asset treasury” blueprint took center stage in New York this week as Adam Traidman, the company’s Chairman of the Board of Advisors and a former Ripple board member, sketched out what he called a “DAT 2.0” or “anti-DAT” playbook to accumulate XRP at a steep discount while simultaneously extracting on-chain yield. Speaking at the XRP Meetup NYC in the run-up to Ripple’s Swell conference—and in remarks shared via a clip by Crypto Eri (@sentosumosaba) on X—Traidman argued that the publicly listed “digital asset treasury companies” which ran hot earlier this year are now trading like the…

The Trump administration is recruiting Silicon Valley talent for Washington. The White House on Monday unveiled the “U.S. Tech Force,” an initiative comprising approximately 1,000 engineers and technology specialists who will work on artificial intelligence infrastructure and other technology projects throughout the federal government. Join an elite group of technologists to transform the federal government through modern software development. Go to https://t.co/Jv6v8D7k3i to apply today pic.twitter.com/GxD3MxaXQJ — US Tech Force (@USTechForce) December 15, 2025 Crypto exchanges Coinbase and Robinhood are among nearly 30 private sector partners committing talent and resources to the program, in sign of the industry’s maturing relationship…

Coinbase launches SHIB 1k Index futures in the U.S., bringing Shiba Inu into regulated derivatives markets and boosting institutional access and liquidity. With regulated SHIB futures live, ETF prospects strengthen as Shiba Inu gains global recognition across the U.S., Europe, and Japan. Coinbase has officially launched Shiba Inu–linked futures on its U.S.-regulated derivatives platform, marking a major step in SHIB’s entry into compliant financial markets. The move places the token alongside more established cryptocurrencies within a regulated trading framework, signaling a shift in how large exchanges and institutional players view the asset. SHIB 1k Index Brings Regulated Perpetual Futures to…

Rei Network, a Layer-1 blockchain solution that offers low-cost transactions and high throughput for decentralized applications, today announced a strategic partnership with X1 EcoChain, a Layer-1 network (powered by ultra-efficient nodes) that delivers speed, security, and sustainability for Web3 infrastructure. This collaboration enabled the integration of X1 EcoChain’s eco-friendly infrastructure into the Rei Network ecosystem, aiming to bring sustainable and efficient Web3 solutions to Rei’s platform. Rei Network, formerly recognized as GXCHAIN, is an EVM-compatible blockchain designed to provide Web3 users with rapid and cost-effective transaction processing. With these features, Rei runs a secure and cost-friendly network that allows users…

Ethereum price lost the key $3,000 psychological support as U.S. Ethereum ETFs recorded their third straight day of net outflows, as the broader market sentiment adopted a risk-averse sentiment. Summary Ethereum price fell below $3k on Tuesday for the third time this month. U.S. Ether ETFs hit a three-day outflow streak, losing nearly $140 million. ETH price is close to confirming a bearish flag on the daily chart. According to data from SoSoValue, the nine spot Ethereum ETFs recorded $224.7 million in net outflows on Monday, Dec. 15, marking the largest single-day outflows since Nov. 21. BlackRock’s IBIT led the…