Author: NBTC

The world of digital assets is dynamic, but sometimes this dynamism can lead to concerning trends. Imagine discovering that a massive 80% of illegal foreign exchange transactions in a major economy like South Korea were driven by cryptocurrency activities. This isn’t just a hypothetical scenario; it’s the startling reality revealed over the last five years, with crypto arbitrage schemes playing a central role in nearly $10 billion in illicit dealings. What Exactly is the Kimchi Premium and How Does Crypto Arbitrage Exploit It? For those new to the term, the “Kimchi premium” refers to a phenomenon where the price of…

Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the United States, surprisingly announced yesterday that it has added Binance Coin (BNB), the native token of the Binance ecosystem, to its listing roadmap. This step marks the first time Coinbase has directly supported BNB, the main token of the Binance ecosystem. This development follows recent debates in the crypto industry regarding listing fees and transparency. Earlier this week, Coinbase Ventures-backed Limitless Labs CEO CJ Hetherington claimed that the exchange was demanding a commission for token listings, a claim Binance denied as “unfounded and defamatory.” While discussions regarding Binance altcoin listings continue, CZ initially…

As part of a partnership between BEEAH and The Hashgraph, the Hedera-backed IDTrust platform will first be implemented internally for employee and partner identity management. The deployment positions BEEAH as a MENA leader in decentralized identity solutions, demonstrating Hedera-powered secure digital authentication. Swiss-based Web3 technology engineering company, The Hashgraph Group (THG), which is also part of the Hedera ecosystem, joined hands with UAE-based BEEAH Group in efforts to bring the region’s first decentralized digital identity (DID) solution. This will allow unified and secure access to digital identity across BEEAH’s diverse services and businesses. BEEAH Partners with Hedera to Launch Enterprise-Grade…

Nearly all of the Ethereum accumulated by public companies to date occurred within a three-month window between July and September, according to recent data. This comes as several crypto executives predict that Ether’s (ETH) price will rise by as much as 200% before the end of the year. “95% of all ETH held by public companies was purchased in the past quarter alone,” Bitwise Invest said on Wednesday, referring to the $19.13 billion held in public treasuries, equivalent to roughly 4% of Ether’s total supply. Ether public treasuries added over 4 million ETH tokens in Q3 alone. Source: Bitwise Of…

Japanese investment firm Merchant Bankers (MBK Co.,Ltd) announced on September 22 a Bitcoin-based real estate settlement service intended to facilitate cross-border property payments for overseas investors. Trading resumed on September 24 after a national holiday, with the stock rising from ¥278 to a peak of ¥319 intraday before closing at ¥281, reflecting investor attention to the new service and potential operational implications. Announcement and Market Reaction The Tokyo Stock Exchange paused trading on September 23 for a national holiday, so investors resumed transactions on September 24. The stock reached ¥319 intraday, a ¥41 increase from the previous close of ¥…

Financial authorities in Serbia are strengthening government oversight over the trading of major cryptocurrencies and stablecoins in the country. The regulators in Belgrade now seek to implement a mechanism that will allow them to immediately flag suspicious transactions and identify wallet owners. Serbian government to amplify crypto supervision Serbia’s financial intelligence body has announced a public tender for a system that can scan cryptocurrency trade, local business media reported. According to the procurement’s technical specifications, the new platform should allow authorities to continuously monitor transfers on major blockchains. It is also expected to be able to recognize transactions related to…

MoonPay has launched MoonPay Commerce, a unified crypto payments platform built on technology from its acquisition of Helio, the company said in a press release Thursday. The rollout fully brings Helio’s checkout tools under the MoonPay brand, offering merchants, creators and developers a faster and simpler way to accept crypto payments globally, the firm said. More than 6,000 businesses are already using the platform, including Shopify, The Solana Foundation, Ledger and CoinMarketCap. MoonPay Commerce will also power Solana Pay for Shopify, enabling instant, low-cost crypto payments at checkout. The platform lets merchants set up checkouts, subscriptions and deposits in minutes,…

CyberCharge, a Web3 ecosystem that uses blockchain technology for the distribution of energy and decentralized economy, has announced its landmark partnership with Aylab.io, a Web3 advertising platform. The partnership aims to boost Web3 growth and user acquisition across the world. [STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT]We’re teaming up with @Aylab_io the powerhouse behind one of Web3’s biggest growth engines.With Aylab Traffic Loop to supercharge project traffic and Aylab Ads connecting 500+ apps worldwide, this partnership is set to amplify Web3 growth… pic.twitter.com/NPMzVddKJF — CyberCharge (@CyberChargeWeb3) October 16, 2025 CyberCharge is effectively providing its decentralized-based services around the world for the distribution of energy,…

Ethereum price is still struggling to settle above $4,220. ETH is now consolidating in a range and might decline sharply if there is a move below $3,880. Ethereum started a recovery wave above the $4,000 and $4,020 levels. The price is trading below $4,050 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a short-term contracting triangle forming with support at $3,950 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to move up if it trades above $4,075. Ethereum Price Dips To Support Ethereum price struggled to settle above $4,200 and corrected most gains, like…

The cryptocurrency landscape is rapidly evolving, attracting increasing interest from institutional players. A significant development in this space is the official launch of River Prime Vault, a groundbreaking investment product from stablecoin abstraction platform River (RIVER). This innovative offering is specifically designed to meet the sophisticated needs of institutional investors, promising a new era for large-scale crypto participation. What Exactly is the River Prime Vault? River has officially unveiled its Prime Vault, an exclusive investment solution tailored for institutions. This product simplifies access to stablecoin investments, providing a secure and efficient gateway for large-scale capital. The platform’s total value locked…