Author: NBTC

Hyperliquid users are no stranger to crypto’s volatility, but a significant portion of liquidations on the decentralized exchange (DEX) were tied to gold, silver, and copper on Thursday. Combined, perpetual futures markets for the precious metals accounted for $71 million worth of forcibly closed positions over the past day, according to data from Allium. Bitcoin was the only asset tied to more liquidations over that same period of time, at $121 million. The dynamic shows how traders are becoming increasingly exposed to movements in real-world assets (RWAs) on the platform, following an upgrade in October allowing third-party developers to list…

The artificial intelligence (AI) boom has sparked major “euphoria” across industries – sending the benchmark S&P 500 index to a near 7,000 level. Still, some Wall Street experts continue to recommend caution, citing three major risks that could “derail” the sector in 2026: Smaller firms running out of capital Disruptive tech breakthroughs that reduce compute demand. Accelerated depreciation of expensive chips But CoreWeave’s chief executive, Michael Intrator, dismissed each risk in a recent CNBC interview as “manageable”, arguing the company’s diversified client base, long-term contracts, and adaptive strategy position it to thrive. At the time of writing, CoreWeave stock is…

KuCoin EU has launched a fully MiCAR-regulated crypto trading platform for users in 29 European Economic Area markets, stepping into Europe’s new regulated era for digital assets. The Austria-based unit aims to combine stricter oversight with a familiar retail trading interface for European clients. The platform operates as a licensed Crypto-Asset Service Provider under the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation and falls under the supervision of Austria’s Financial Market Authority. [#highlighted-links#] The structure gives KuCoin EU a single regulatory base from which it can serve clients across most of the EEA. The launch marks one of the first major rollouts…

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, a hedge fund veteran who spent decades trading currencies and bonds, has emerged as the Trump administration’s chief crisis manager in global markets—accurately diagnosing Japan’s historic bond selloff while strategically framing the narrative to shield the White House from blame over its aggressive Greenland campaign. The playbook reveals how the former hedge fund manager is turning Asia’s two largest US allies into very different chess pieces—one to absorb blame, the other to deliver investment. Hedge Fund Veteran Spots Japan’s “Six-Standard-Deviation Move” In an interview on January 20, Bessent pointed to extraordinary volatility in Japan’s bond market…

Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK) reported that approximately 72% of licensed crypto exchanges in the country remained unprofitable as of the end of 2025, even as the number of crypto users surpassed 20 million. The figures highlight a structural challenge: a booming user base that increasingly prefers overseas platforms, leaving domestic exchanges struggling to compete. Indonesia’s Cost and Liquidity Gap According to OJK data cited by local media, the total value of crypto transactions fell to IDR 482.23 trillion (~$30 billion) in 2025, down from IDR 650 trillion in 2024. OJK attributed this to Indonesian investors increasingly trading through regional…

According to Antpool data, based on the current Bitcoin (BTC) mining difficulty and electricity cost of $0.08 per kilowatt-hour, many ASIC devices are approaching their critical “shutdown price” levels. Bitcoin trading at $78,997 at the time of writing is severely impacting profitability, especially for low-performance or older generation devices. Looking at prominent models, devices like the Antminer S19 XP+ Hydro, WhatsMiner M60S, and Avalon A1466I appear to be operating at prices very close to shutdown costs under current conditions. This increases the risk of miners operating in regions with relatively high electricity costs suspending their operations. On the other hand,…

Roughly 250 of the US’s largest corporations will either hold crypto or use blockchain-powered financial instruments by the end of 2026, says Ripple president Monica Long. In a blog post on Monday, Long argued that the crypto and blockchain industry has fought over the past few years to lay the “technical and regulatory groundwork” to spur mass adoption and take the sector mainstream. As part of her predictions, which also covered topics such as stablecoins, crypto custody, and artificial intelligence, Long said that blockchain is becoming the “operating layer of modern finance” and that 2026 will see a huge uptick…

HTX Global officially welcomes Ethena Labs and its flagship asset, $USDe. This listing marks a significant step for the Ethereum-based synthetic dollar as it gains a major centralized platform for trading and utility. Starting January 30, 2026, HTX users will be able to trade the asset in spot pairs, namely, $USDe/$USDT. Depositing will start on January 29, and withdrawal will commence on January 31. $USDe expands to @HTX_Global.Spot trading launches January 30. HTX users can trade $USDe spot pairs, hold it, or use it as derivatives margin.Details on reward programs to follow shortly. https://t.co/qWxt15HqHR pic.twitter.com/08FWD3juoA — Ethena Labs (@ethena_labs) January…

2 February, 2026 – Tether, the largest company in the digital assets industry, today announced the open-sourcing of Mining OS (MOS), an operating system designed to manage, monitor, and automate Bitcoin mining operations at scale. MOS provides end-to-end visibility across mining sites, bringing hardware, energy, infrastructure, and operational data into a single unified system. The open-sourcing of MOS was officially unveiled at the 2026 Plan ₿ Forum in San Salvador. Bitcoin mining operations rely on a complex mix of machines, power systems, containers, and physical infrastructure. MOS is built to coordinate these moving parts by treating every component as a…

Tokenization is emerging as a potential fix for global financial inequality, with Coinbase research arguing that bringing stocks and bonds onchain could unlock broader market access and reshape how wealth is created worldwide. A New Capital Era Is Forming: Tokenization Could Expand Global Market Access and Wealth Creation Global financial inequality increasingly reflects disparities in access rather than income alone. Coinbase Institute, the research arm of crypto exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN), released a new policy paper on Jan. 19, 2026, focused on how to close the capital access gap through a policy framework for a tokenized financial future that brings…