Author: NBTC

Hyperliquid is now processing more perpetual futures trades than almost any other platform in crypto, and the numbers tell a striking story. Over the past 30 days, Hyperliquid trading volume hit $240 billion, a figure that puts it well ahead of rival chains competing for the same pool of traders. The data, compiled by CryptoRank, shows a platform that has quietly built one of the largest futures markets in the industry — even though its own token price sits at zero. Key takeaways Hyperliquid recorded $240 billion in perpetual futures trading volume over the last 30 days, according to CryptoRank.…

Polygon has announced new cross-chain capabilities that allow users to transfer assets from both TON and TRON networks. This significant move aims to enhance interoperability across blockchain platforms, making it easier for users to engage with the Polygon ecosystem. This announcement was highlighted by the CryptoTwitter commentator @0xPolygon, indicating a strategic push towards improving user access and experience. What Happened The recent announcement from Polygon reflects a growing trend in the crypto space towards interoperability among different networks. By enabling cross-chain transfers from TON and TRON, Polygon is positioning itself as a more versatile player in the decentralized finance (DeFi)…

Trader Matthew Hyland says Bitcoin is sitting at a daily cycle low with a bullish divergence forming on the charts, and he’s calling for prices above $90,000 by early November. He’s making that call even as $BTC trades near $76,000, down sharply since the Senate failed to advance the CLARITY Act, and while most of the market’s loudest voices are still leaning bearish. One Analyst Sees a Bottom, Bears See a Trap Hyland posted on X that bears were getting excited right at what he considers a daily cycle low, with a bullish divergence setup forming underneath the price action.…

On the 1st of September, major telecom firms and e-commerce businesses in Russia will introduce the digital ruble which will be a step further in promoting the state-supported currency in daily transactions while preventing the adoption of cryptocurrencies. Moscow takes a solid stance in the world of cryptocurrencies. The country allows investment and transactions involving cryptocurrencies but prohibits the use of cryptocurrencies for direct payments. While other markets are still busy discussing the concept of stablecoins, Russia has already moved into the future through the implementation of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) for payment in shops and, at the…

Ripple locked 700 million $XRP in escrow before the scheduled monthly release of 1 billion $XRP on August 1, keeping the net increase in circulating supply at 300 million tokens. The move reversed Ripple’s usual practice, as the company locked the tokens before the monthly escrow release, not after. Two escrow transactions, covering 200 million $XRP and 500 million $XRP, were completed ahead of the unlock, according to the latest XRPSCAN data. Ripple escrow on August 1. Source: XRPSCAN The escrow system was introduced in December 2017, locking 55 billion $XRP into time-based contracts that release 1 billion tokens on…

Argentina has committed to implementing the OECD’s Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework and starting the automatic exchange of information on crypto transactions by September 2029, bringing the country into a system now backed by 77 jurisdictions. The OECD’s Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes said on Sept. 14 that Argentina had formally committed to CARF, a framework developed with G20 countries to extend cross-border tax information exchanges to crypto assets. The commitment sets a deadline for Argentina to begin exchanging information with other participating jurisdictions. It does not immediately create a new crypto tax or reporting regime…

WisdomTree and MoonPay are teaming up to bring a tokenized money market fund within reach of everyday American investors, a move that could reshape how retail buyers and stablecoin issuers alike think about parking cash on-chain. The two companies announced a strategic collaboration on September 17, 2026, aimed at expanding U.S. access to WTGXX, the WisdomTree Treasury Money Market Digital Fund, through MoonPay’s payments and crypto infrastructure. Key takeaways WisdomTree and MoonPay have entered a strategic collaboration to expand U.S. access to the tokenized money market mutual fund WTGXX. MoonPay plans to use WTGXX as part of its own stablecoin…

$NEAR Protocol has launched its confidential inference capability via its AI Cloud, now live on SayGm’s confidential tier. This innovation is particularly significant as it enhances privacy for enterprise applications, allowing data processing without revealing sensitive information. The integration operates within Intel TDX enclaves, ensuring high-level security for users. For more information, see the original announcement here. The Story So Far The broader crypto market is currently exhibiting mixed signals, with $NEAR Protocol’s latest announcement representing a strategic move in the evolving landscape of data privacy. By enabling confidential inference through its AI Cloud, $NEAR aims to provide enterprises with…

Ledger CTO Charles Guillemet published a technical analysis on September 16, 2026, evaluating the SHRINCS post-quantum signature proposal. The SHRINCS draft specifies signature sizes ranging from 548 to 5,777 bytes, compared to the 64 to 72 bytes seen in current ECDSA and Schnorr schemes. The proposal combines stateful signatures using Flexible XMSS and WOTS+C with a stateless fallback mechanism backed by SHA-256. Charles Guillemet, Chief Technology Officer at Ledger, warned that the Bitcoin quantum migration is not an immediate hardware threat, but rather a protracted technical coordination challenge that could take years. The statement was issued this Wednesday, September 16,…

Investors who put $1,000 into Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) stock two months ago have gained about $109 ahead of the company’s highly anticipated earnings release. Notably, Nvidia shares rose from $192 on June 26 to $213 by press time on August 26, delivering an 11% return despite recent volatility in the stock. At the current price, a $1,000 investment made on June 26 would now be worth approximately $1,109. The gain comes as Nvidia prepares to report fiscal second-quarter results after the market closes today, August 26, an event that could determine the stock’s next major move. The recent advance is…