Author: NBTC

Lily Liu, the president of the Solana Foundation, has entered the growing feud between Kamino Finance, an established player in Solana’s lending market, and Jupiter Lend, a more recent entrant into the lending space. Jupiter launched Jupiter Lend in August, and it has already grown to $1 billion in TVL. The Solana lending market is currently valued at around $5 billion, a number that is significantly dwarfed by Ethereum’s $50 billion and the trillions in TradFi collateral markets. Solana Foundation’s president does not mind the competition Lily Liu, president of the Solana Foundation, referenced the current valuation of Solana’s lending…

The recent market downturn has brought the issue of DATs, companies that hold bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as part of their balance sheet, to the spotlight. While some see this institutional interest as part of an asset class maturation process, experts believe that their rise adds a new layer of risk to crypto markets. DATs Under the Magnifying Glass: Can They Survive? The surge of Digital Asset Treasuries (DATs), companies that hold crypto as part of their balances, is part of an emerging trend that has seen institutions side with crypto as the new hot thing, looking to attract interest…

In a significant development for the cryptocurrency industry, the legal saga surrounding WEMIX manipulation charges has reached its conclusive chapter. Former Wemade CEO Jang Hyun-guk’s acquittal is now final, marking a pivotal moment that raises important questions about regulatory boundaries and market transparency in digital assets. What Were the WEMIX Manipulation Charges About? Prosecutors initially indicted Jang Hyun-guk in August 2023, alleging he manipulated the market by making false announcements about WEMIX coin liquidation. The core accusation centered on his early 2022 statement that he would stop liquidating WEMIX coins. Authorities claimed this announcement artificially supported both Wemade’s stock price…

Leading European crypto exchange WhiteBIT has officially launched operations in the United States. The firm is now unveiling WhiteBIT US as an independently operated entity that meets the regulatory and institutional standards of the American market. The move marks a major milestone for the company as it expands into the world’s most influential digital-asset ecosystem. Strategic Expansion Into the U.S. Market WhiteBIT US enters the country with all required operational licenses already secured. It positions the platform to serve users in all 50 states as part of its nationwide rollout. The exchange brings a suite of features that have defined…

ARK Invest founder Cathie Wood said that the AI revolution is still in the “first inning,” with the firm adding that the “story of AI has just begun” in a post shared on X. The entrepreneur discussed rapid expansion on the consumer side even as enterprises take time to debate productivity improvements. In the November mARKet Update Webinar recorded on November 14th, Wood addressed whether the AI rally is just a bubble. She dismissed the concern and said that while some corporate studies indicate elusive productivity gains, the real benefits follow a complete transformation within enterprise structures. According to Wood,…

China, known for its harsh bans on Bitcoin (BTC) and cryptocurrencies, does not compromise on this harsh stance. China, which frequently warns about cryptocurrencies, has issued another warning. The China Futures Association has issued a risk warning on its official website, along with several other institutions. Accordingly, the China Internet Finance Association, China Banking Association, China Securities Association, China Asset Management Association, China Futures Association, China Listed Enterprises Association, and China Payment and Clearing Association issued a risk warning regarding the prevention of illegal activities related to cryptocurrencies. A joint statement issued by seven Chinese institutions stated that cryptocurrencies are…

Indian crypto investors using CoinDCX appear to be taking a more deliberate, portfolio-based approach to digital asset investing, with early signs of longer-term allocation behavior emerging in 2025. On Thursday, the exchange released its annual report, which suggested that users are gradually shifting away from a “crypto equals Bitcoin” mindset toward more diversified holdings. CoinDCX data showed that the average customer now holds around five tokens, a notable increase from two to three tokens per investor in 2022. The report also noted that layer-1 assets accounted for 43.3% of portfolio volumes, while Bitcoin (BTC) held a significant share at 26.5%.…

Portfolio diversification has overtaken the pursuit of the “crypto megatrend” as the top reason for investing in crypto in 2025, according to Sygnum Bank’s new Future Finance Report 2025. According to the report, 57% of respondents now view diversification as their primary motivation for investing. This surpassed last year’s top driver, exposure to crypto’s long-term upside, which fell from 62% to 53%. “This could indicate that crypto is now being used more deliberately as a core portfolio component, with its perceived diversification benefits taking precedence over chasing pure upside potential,” Sygnum wrote. While diversification leads, 45% of respondents view crypto,…

An SEC Investor Advisory Committee meeting caused debate between traditional finance regulators and the cryptocurrency community over decentralization regulation. Commissioner Caroline A. Crenshaw raised questions about tokenized equity products and whether blockchain-based assets warrant different regulatory treatment. The Commissioner addressed challenges associated with tokenized equity products during the meeting. Tokenization raises major issues regarding how tokenized securities could be issued, traded, cleared, and settled, according to the official’s remarks. Changing established regulatory standards to accommodate these processes could carry risks to market integrity and investors. Questions Raised About Wrapped Security Structure Tokenized equities are commonly marketed as “wrapped securities” that…

The collaboration follows the launch of the Monad mainnet in November 2025. Chorus One secures more than $3.5 billion across 30 blockchains. More than $6 million was staked during the first week of the programme. Chorus One has partnered with cryptocurrency exchange Bitget to expand access to Monad staking at a global scale. The collaboration focuses on simplifying how users interact with the Monad network, which launched its mainnet in November 2025. The move places emphasis on infrastructure growth, user access, and the broader shift toward staking services. Both companies confirmed that Bitget’s more than 120 million users will be…