Author: NBTC

Kraken Financial, the Wyoming-based bank of the cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, has made history by receiving approval from the FED for a “skinny” (restricted) master account. Experts describe the outcome of this 5.5-year battle as a “historic turning point” for the crypto industry. In a special episode of the Unchained podcast’s “DEX in the City” team, legal and crypto experts discuss what it means for Kraken to have direct access to the FED system. Speaking at the event, Vyle, the General Counsel (GC) of a company that provides vaults for Kraken’s DeFi products, emphasized the significance of this development with the…

Quantum Resistant Ledger’s QRL token is up by almost 45%. This project uses post-quantum cryptography for security. The token price is rallying because of speculation on future blockchain risks. Quantum Resistance Ledger (QRL) is up by almost 45% today, March 31, 2026. With this surge the token is attracting a huge attention toward itself. Traders are currently responding to renewed discussion around quantum computing and how it impacts on blockchain security. The sharp move has pushed QRL back into the spotlight as one of the few cryptocurrencies explicitly designed to withstand future quantum-based attacks. At press time, the price of…

Paxos integrated $BONK into its crypto brokerage platform, allowing the memecoin to reach more than 500 million users worldwide. The integration enables platform partners to offer $BONK without additional compliance requirements or new technical implementation. $BONK has nearly one million holders, more than 400 integrations on Solana, and $130 million in BONKfun volume in March 2026 alone. Paxos, the federally regulated blockchain infrastructure company that serves PayPal, Venmo, and Mastercard, announced a strategic partnership with $BONK through the token’s integration into its Crypto Brokerage platform. The agreement allows network partners to offer $BONK to their users through the existing infrastructure,…

At 8 a.m. Eastern time on April 4, 2026, bitcoin traded at $67,109, with a market cap of $1.32 trillion and a 24-hour volume of $45.26 billion. The session saw price fluctuate between $65,934 and $69,074, reflecting continued volatility within a broader consolidation phase. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin held steady around $67K on April 4, 2026; range-bound trade signals weak momentum ahead. Market data shows RSI 42, MACD −894; pressure limits upside near $69,000. The day’s session logged $45.2B volume; focus shifts to $65,900 support test next. Bitcoin Chart Outlook Price action on bitcoin‘s daily chart continues to reflect a market…

KyberSwap has introduced Gensyn AI onto their platform, establishing a connection between AI and DeFi further emphasizing their convergence. Adding $AI tokens to a premier liquidity provider adds enormous value to the growing concept of Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN). Machine-learning workloads are demanding more hardware than ever before. This launch will provide the financial infrastructure needed to help businesses and developers worldwide build and scale the open-compute economy. Empowering the Machine Intelligence Network Gensyn AI represents an essential part of the new ecosystem around AI technology and provides solutions for the global lack of sufficient compute capability needed to…

Ethereum vs. NVIDIA: Which is the Better Investment in 2026? Title: Ethereum vs NVIDIA: Which Asset is the Better Long-Term Investment? slug: ethereum-vs-nvidia-investment-comparison teaser: Ethereum or NVIDIA? We compare the 5-year and 10-year returns of $ETH and NVDA to see which asset wins the battle for your portfolio in 2026. keywords: ethereum vs nvidia, eth price performance, nvda stock returns, crypto vs stocks, investing in ai, ethereum investment 2026, nvidia price today Protocol vs. Processor The investment debate in 2026 centers on two powerhouses: Ethereum ($ETH), the backbone of decentralized finance, and NVIDIA (NVDA), the hardware engine of the AI…

Singapore fintech MetaComp raised $35 million in funding led by Alibaba and Spark Venture investors. The funding will expand MetaComp’s Web2.5 platform combining fiat payments, stablecoins and tokenized wealth services. StableX Network expansion targets Asia, Middle East, Africa and Latin America for faster cross-border settlements. Singapore-based fintech company MetaComp has secured $35 million in new funding in just three months. The investment round was led by Alibaba, along with support from Spark Venture and several institutional investors. The funding raise reflects growing interest in Web2.5 financial infrastructure, a model that combines traditional finance with digital assets. MetaComp Targets Hybrid Stablecoin…

Japan Unleashes $RLUSD: SBI VC Trade Flips the Switch on Ripple’s Stablecoin Today, March 31, 2026, signals a landmark shift in Asia’s crypto scene. SBI VC Trade, a key arm of SBI Holdings, officially begins distributing $RLUSD, Ripple’s USD-backed stablecoin, fulfilling its August 2025 MOU with the company. Therefore, Japan is now poised to unleash significant institutional liquidity, ushering in a new era for stablecoins in the region. Notably, $RLUSD, fully backed by U.S. Treasuries and cash with monthly attestations, is now accessible to Japanese users via one of the nation’s leading financial institutions. This launch goes beyond a token…

The global crypto card payment volume has skyrocketed by 500% since tracking began in September 2024. This explosive growth signals a major shift in how consumers use digital assets for everyday purchases. Solid Intel first reported the data, highlighting a rapid adoption curve. Crypto Card Payment Volume Reaches $600 Million Monthly According to PaymentsScan, the monthly crypto card payment volume now reaches approximately $600 million. This figure represents a dramatic increase from the initial tracking period. The surge reflects growing consumer confidence in using cryptocurrencies for transactions. Stablecoin-linked cards show the fastest growth among all categories. These cards offer price…

The price of Bitcoin is retracing back to the lowest levels seen so far in 2026, and its social sentiment has also followed a similar trend. While the crypto market volatility still persists, pulling Bitcoin far below the $70,000 level, market sentiment surrounding Bitcoin has turned increasingly bearish. Bitcoin traders turn bearish On Saturday, April 4, Santiment’s Sanbase analytics platform provided new social data revealing that Bitcoin has reached the highest level of bearish discussions since late February. Source: Santiment This sharp plunge in the Bitcoin social sentiment comes as Bitcoin’s trading price pulls back around the $66,800 level amid…