Author: NBTC

In the fast-paced world of cryptocurrency, staying informed about network upgrades is absolutely crucial. Recently, South Korean crypto exchange Upbit made an important announcement that impacts all Celo (CELO) holders: a temporary suspension of deposits and withdrawals. This measure is directly in preparation for an upcoming and essential Celo hard fork, a significant event designed to enhance the network’s capabilities and security. What Exactly is a Celo Hard Fork, and Why the Suspension? When a cryptocurrency network undergoes a Celo hard fork, it essentially means the blockchain is splitting into two potential paths, but only one is followed after a…

Silent Data, a new Ethereum Layer 2 network developed by Applied Blockchain, has become the first privacy-focused chain to join the Superchain, the company said in a Wednesday press release. Built on the OP Stack, the London-based project is designed to let organizations run blockchain applications without exposing sensitive information, combining what it calls “programmable privacy” with scalability, performance, and regulatory alignment. The OP Stack is the open-source development stack that powers the Optimism blockchain. “Leveraging the OP Stack allows us to integrate into a robust and widely adopted Layer 2 ecosystem,” Applied Blockchain founder and CEO Adi Ben-Ari, said…

Bitkub Exchange, a well-known Thailand-based digital asset trading firm, has partnered with Scallop, a next-gen DeFi platform on the Sui blockchain. The partnership is aimed to expand DeFi awareness and expansion across Thai consumers. As mentioned in Bitkub’s official announcement on X, the development focuses on offering DeFi access to the users in Thailand to unlock new financial opportunities via blockchain-led innovation. Hence, the joint initiative signifies a strategic move to combine the worldwide potential of DeFi with the rising digital economy of Thailand. 🚀Bitkub Exchange partners with @Scallop_io💙💚.Bitkub Exchange joins forces with Scallop, one of the leading DeFi projects…

After a monthlong break, the US Senate and House of Representatives are scheduled to return to conducting government business, which includes key policies affecting the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry. Both chambers of the 119th session of the US Congress went on recess weeks ago as part of their schedule established in January. The move effectively paused any work toward passage of a bill to establish digital asset market structure, consider the nomination of Brian Quintenz to become chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), and legislation containing a provision for restricting a central bank digital currency (CBDC). US Senate…

The Upbit listing of WLFI and USD1 stands out as one of the most significant indicators of how rapidly the market is shifting. World Liberty has now moved from being a political talking point to securing real Exchange Adoption at scale. The decision by South Korea’s largest platform to open trading pairs for both tokens on day one of WLFI’s Token Generation was not just symbolic. It unlocked roughly $483 million worth of WLFI, which is 16.27 percent of its total supply, and added immediate liquidity to the market. That kind of coordination is rare, and it significantly increased the…

Ripple (XRP), the fourth-largest cryptocurrency in the global market, has taken an ambitious step into the gaming industry by launching its own private L3 chain on B3’s open consumer ecosystem. Along with this initiative, XRP announced its own dedicated gaming chain and platform, dubbed Xcade. XRP Launches New Gaming-Focused Chain Xcade The project’s most striking feature is its aim to build a gaming ecosystem that directly appeals to users. With this move, XRP aims to become a major player not only in financial transfers but also in blockchain-based games. B3 announced that revenue generated within the ecosystem will be used…

The crypto world is abuzz with news of a colossal USDT transfer, as Whale Alert recently reported a staggering 300,000,000 USDT moving from the HTX exchange to Aave. This single transaction, valued at approximately $300 million, immediately captures attention. Such a significant movement by a large holder, often called a ‘whale,’ rarely goes unnoticed in the dynamic decentralized finance (DeFi) landscape. What Does a $300 Million USDT Transfer Signify? When a massive amount of stablecoin like USDT transfers between platforms, it signals potential strategic maneuvers by a major player. These aren’t casual movements; they often precede or react to market…

In August, Bitcoin (BTC) and then Ethereum (ETH) experienced significant gains, reaching new ATHs. However, as macroeconomic data and increasing uncertainty slowed, upward momentum slowed, and BTC and ETH entered a consolidation phase following their rallies. While the bullish mood in the market is expected to continue again in September, the expiration date for option contracts in the crypto market has come today, as it does every Friday. These options are more important because they fall on the last Friday of both the week and the month. According to data for the fourth week of August, $11.7 billion worth of…

Lee Eok-won, the chairman candidate of South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC), has sparked controversy by arguing that cryptocurrencies have no intrinsic value. Lee’s comments were contained in written responses submitted before he took office as head of the country’s top financial regulator. Lee stated that cryptocurrencies, due to their high price volatility, cannot fulfill the basic functions of a currency: store of value and medium of exchange. He also opposed pension and investment funds investing in crypto assets, arguing that the speculative nature of the market poses risks. However, these statements were met with criticism from local crypto industry…

Binance, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, announced that it will list the World Liberty Financial (WLFI) token. Binance to List World Liberty Financial (WLFI) Token According to the official announcement, two new spot trading pairs for WLFI will be opened: WLFI/USDT and WLFI/USDC. Trading will begin on September 1, 2025, at 4:00 PM CEST. Users will be able to deposit WLFI starting at 07:00 CET on September 1, 2025. Withdrawals will open at 16:00 CET on September 2, 2025. Binance reminds users that these times are estimates and that users should check the “withdrawal page” for the most…