Author: NBTC

The numbers tell a story that crypto maximalists really don’t want to hear. Since the October 2025 market crash, the S&P 500 has climbed 17%, while the broader crypto market has cratered 47.5%. Coinbase, the largest US-based crypto exchange, is feeling the pain directly. The company posted Q4 2025 revenue of $1.78 billion, a 22% decline year-over-year, as trading volumes dried up alongside the broader crypto downturn. The great migration of capital Roughly $2.03 trillion in outflows have drained from the crypto market since October 2025. The total crypto market capitalization now sits at approximately $2.24 trillion as of February…

XRPL has reached $400 million in tokenized real-world asset (RWA) value in just 15 months, significantly outpacing several major blockchain networks, including Ethereum. Evernorth revealed this in a recent report, while $XRP community commentator BankXRP amplified the findings across the crypto community. The comparison has drawn attention to XRPL’s accelerating tokenization activity and highlighted the network’s ability to scale at a pace comparable to some of the industry’s fastest-growing ecosystems. Key Points XRPL reached $400 million in tokenized real-world asset value within just 15 months. It took Ethereum 36 months to achieve a similar milestone. XRPL recorded 78% year-to-date growth…

Bitcoin recorded a critical close above $74,400 last week, paving the way for continued recovery in the coming weeks. Notably, expert analysis from Sykodelic highlights that this level sits at the center of the broader market structure. His recent X post explains why the $74,400 level is important and how it could shape Bitcoin’s price in the coming weeks. Key Points Bitcoin closed last week at $77,020, holding within the bull market support band (BMSB). Last week’s dip to $74,156 marked a retest of the break of the structure point at $74,400. Bitcoin could still produce another brief move lower…

Grayscale, a crypto asset management company, stated that the rising inflation in the US could lead the Fed to maintain a high interest rate policy for an extended period, potentially having significant consequences for the cryptocurrency market. In an assessment published by the company’s Head of Research, Zach Pandl, it was stated that the high-interest rate environment could put pressure on Bitcoin but could create a positive picture for stablecoin issuers and the tokenization of real-world assets (RWA). According to Pandl, the fact that consumer inflation in the US is once again approaching the 4% level significantly limits the room…

A fresh roundup shared by crypto exchange Bitrue highlights how 2026 has become a major year for $XRP adoption. It featured new partnerships and integrations spanning banking, payments, tokenized assets, and global financial infrastructure. Specifically, the developments involve major players such as Rakuten, UBS, Mastercard, J.P. Morgan, and Moscow Exchange. Key Points Bitrue believes 2026 is shaping up as a breakout year for $XRP, with Rakuten, DTCC, UBS, Mastercard, and JPMorgan driving adoption. Rakuten added $XRP to its ecosystem, enabling payments and trading for over 44 million users in Japan. Ripple joined DTCC’s tokenized asset initiative tied to a 2026…

Authorities in Russia have dismantled an illegal cryptocurrency mining operation in the Ural region, seizing approximately 10,000 mining units hidden inside industrial facilities. The discovery, first reported by local media outlet Bits, highlights the growing scale of clandestine crypto mining in the country and the strain it places on public infrastructure. Massive Operation Concealed in Industrial Sites The mining farm was spread across two cities in the Ural region, with equipment carefully concealed within industrial buildings to avoid detection. Investigators found that the operators had tampered with power meters to illegally draw more than double the permitted electricity capacity. The…

Solayer, a blockchain infrastructure company focused on the Solana ecosystem, announced the launch of the public testnet for Margin Trade, a new trading platform that combines multiple asset classes within a single margin system. Margin Trade is built entirely on Solana and uses infrastructure developed by Solayer. The product is being developed by a team that includes former traders from Citadel and Kraken. According to the company, Margin Trade is designed to allow users to trade crypto assets, commodities, and equity-related products using one collateral pool on-chain. At launch, Margin Trade is expected to support cryptocurrency perpetual contracts, as well…

The apparent Bitcoin demand has slipped to its weakest level of the year, adding fresh pressure to an already uncertain market environment. This development comes despite the notable price recovery from Bitcoin ($BTC) in the previous week. For context, the pioneering cryptocurrency dropped to $74,156 but showed sheer resilience, recovering nearly 4% to $77,020. Meanwhile, the rebound has extended to this week, with $BTC pushing further northwards to $77,400. However, it seems spot demand is not backing this resurgence, calling its sustenance into question. Key Points The Bitcoin apparent demand has now fallen to nearly -147,000 $BTC, marking the most…

Elon Musk’s SpaceX is preparing to launch what could become the largest initial public offering ever recorded, with the rocket and satellite company expected to price the deal as early as June 11 and list on the Nasdaq exchange, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Friday. According to news organization, citing three people with knowledge of the discussions, SpaceX has moved up its IPO schedule and now plans to make its prospectus public as soon as next Wednesday. The company is targeting the start of its investor roadshow on June 4 and could begin trading as early as…

Amid the growing popularity of Ripple USD ($RLUSD), we’ve outlined everything you need to know about the stablecoin. Over the past few years, stablecoins have emerged as one of the most important segments of the cryptocurrency industry. They combine the speed and flexibility of blockchain with the price stability of traditional assets such as fiat currencies. Unlike volatile cryptocurrencies like $XRP or Bitcoin, stablecoins maintain a peg to assets such as the U.S. dollar. As a result, they are better suited for trading, payments, remittances, and institutional settlement. Although Ripple USD ($RLUSD) launched more than a year ago, many market…