Author: NBTC

For the first time since 2010, China has announced a shift toward a “moderately loose” monetary policy, aiming to revive its sluggish economy. The move, declared by the Communist Party’s Politburo, signals a departure from its traditionally tight fiscal stance. This development could have broader implications for global financial markets — and notably, for Bitcoin. What Is China’s “Moderately Loose” Policy? China’s “moderately loose” policy aims to increase liquidity in its financial system, boost consumer demand, and support the struggling property sector. The policy shift follows signs of economic distress, including slowing GDP growth, deflationary risks, and a real estate…

Gala Games now allows Founder’s Node licenses to be tokenized and transferred between users on GalaChain. Users can redeem, transfer, and reactivate tokenized Founder’s Nodes on GalaChain with associated fees payable in GALA. Founder’s Nodes can now be tokenized on GalaChain, which lets users move them between accounts, according to Gala Games. For Gala Games, this update represents a significant change since before Founder’s Node licenses could not be transferred and were connected directly to the user’s account. The Gala Games ecosystem has always depended critically on Founder’s Nodes. They let users run nodes and get paid in GALA for…

Axie Guild Wars features top guilds competing for glory and two World Cup slots starting December 15. Axie Adoption Center simplifies onboarding with delegated Axies, missions, and permanent adoption, enhancing player engagement. The Axie Classic Guild Wars Tournament is set to reignite the competitive spirit of the Axie Infinity community, pitting elite guilds from Axie Classic Competitive Seasons 4 to 6 in an epic war for power. Scheduled to start on December 15 at 6 AM EST, the event promises an amazing exhibition of strategy and ability. Participants not only fight for glory but also fight for a piece of…

Ponder.One, is an AI system designed to help users understand the memecoins, NFT, and blockchain industries, and it has recently unveiled its collaboration with Ispolink, an artificial intelligence Web3 development platform. Combined, they seek to revolutionize the job search and hiring in Web3 by making it fun and introducing new industry standards for incentives for both applicants and employers. New Partnership Announcement! 🚨#PonderOne x #Ispolink 🤝We’ve partnered with @Ispolink to transform jobseeking and hiring in Web3! Jobseekers can gamify their search by playing games, solving coding challenges, earning $ISP tokens, and climbing the leaderboard while… pic.twitter.com/dl2EBuaOFY — Ponder.One (@Ponder_One) December…

Jack Mallers, the CEO of Bitcoin payment platform Strike, has expressed support for the idea of the U.S. creating a strategic Bitcoin reserve, believing it would offer benefits to Americans from all economic levels. In a recent interview with Kitco News, Mallers highlighted his expectations that the upcoming Trump administration would prioritize policies that foster economic growth, business development, and innovation. Mallers sees the creation of a Bitcoin reserve as a solution to the nation’s fiscal challenges. He emphasizes that this move would be advantageous for retail investors, corporations, and institutions holding Bitcoin, while not negatively impacting those who have…

Microsoft has rejected a Bitcoin investment proposal, but the company may be open to exploring other crypto investment opportunities. VanEck’s head of digital assets research Matthew Sigel said that Microsoft might be inclined to consider an Ethereum ETF investment if the product includes staking feature. Sigel perceived this potential openness in a comment made by Amy Hood, Microsoft’s Chief Financial Officer, during the company’s annual shareholder meeting on Tuesday, where shareholders overwhelmingly rejected a proposal to adopt Bitcoin as a treasury asset. Hood mentioned that Microsoft has been accepting crypto as payment since 2014 and has been considering crypto as…

The financial world has witnessed transformative moments over the centuries: the advent of central banking in the 1600s created modern monetary systems, and the introduction of derivatives in the 1970s opened up new avenues for risk management and financial growth. Today, another such innovation is unfolding—on-chain lending, which has the potential to disrupt traditional finance at its core. Visionaries like Balaji Srinivasan have already recognized its significance, dubbing it the “killer blockchain app” with transformative implications. On-Chain Lending as a Killer App Balaji Srinivasan, a leading tech entrepreneur, recently amplified the importance of on-chain lending by calling it the most…

The Xaman Wallet, a noncustodial crypto wallet built on the XRP Ledger Xahau sidechain, is seeing impressive adoption, which has placed it in the spotlight. According to an update from Wietse Wind, the cofounder of the Xaman Wallet, the protocol is facing a very positive reversal in the monthly active user metric. Xaman Wallet and adoption curve The adoption curve for Xaman Wallet has slowed from its 52-week peak of 164,200 in December 2023. From this level, monthly active users have been dropping and hit a low of 92,362 in mid-September. While the reason for this massive drop remains unknown,…

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) might look a little different soon. Caroline Crenshaw, who’s been a commissioner since 2020, is up for renomination. President Biden backs her, but not everyone’s on board. The crypto industry, in particular, has made it clear they want her out. Let’s explore why crypto world does not want to see Crenshaw SEC renomination. A Term Extension That Sparks Controversy If confirmed, Crenshaw’s new term would run through June 2029. That’s a big deal. Originally appointed by President Trump, Crenshaw’s record includes a strong stance on crypto regulation. She’s called the crypto market a…

MetaHub has announced its new partnership with VisionGame. This collaboration aims to enhance the Web3 GameFi space, benefiting developers, players, and users. This was posted on the MetaHub X page, to give a preview of the importance of this strategic action. 🚀 PARTNERSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT 🚀MetaHub x VisionGame 🤝We are excited to announce our partnership with @visiongame_ 🎮VisionGame empowers developers, players, and users by creating an ecosystem that meets the diverse demands of the #GameFi space. As a dedicated ecosystem at… pic.twitter.com/uDlbwKt3cs — MetaHub Global (@MetaHubGlobal) December 11, 2024 MetaHub and VisionGame Strengthen GameFi Infrastructure VisionGame has extensive coverage as the…