Author: NBTC

Have you been following the remarkable shifts in the world of decentralized finance? The landscape of DeFi lending protocols is experiencing an unprecedented boom, drawing significant attention from both individual and institutional investors. This sector, a cornerstone of the broader DeFi ecosystem, is not just growing; it’s undergoing an explosive transformation. What’s Fueling the Phenomenal Rise of DeFi Lending Protocols? The total value locked (TVL) in DeFi lending protocols has reached an impressive milestone, surpassing $127 billion. This figure represents a staggering 72% increase from the $53 billion recorded at the beginning of the year. This substantial surge highlights increasing…

Ethereum’s price slipped below $4,400 Friday morning, days after setting a new all-time high. ETH has since recovered to just over $4,400, but remains down by 4.4% on the day, outpacing the broader crypto market’s 2.6% drop, according to CoinGecko data. The decline comes after Ethereum set a new all-time high of $4,946.05 on August 24, with the token now down 11% from that peak. Despite the downturn, ETH remains up 16.6% over the past month and 73.2% over the past three months. The latest fall comes after Ethereum struggled to sustain momentum earlier this year, lagging behind Bitcoin’s surge…

South Korea has agreed to share information on crypto transactions with as many as 48 states, as per the agreement on the OECD’s Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework. Summary South Korea aims to strengthen crypto tax monitoring through the OECD’s Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework. Starting 2027, crypto services are mandated to share crypto transaction history and tax-related information to the local tax department. The South Korean government will start sharing information regarding local and foreign investors trading cryptocurrency on crypto asset exchanges like Upbit and Bithumb, with data collection starting next year. Meanwhile, the system will officially be enacted in early 2027. Not…

Cryptocurrency exchange OKX announced that it will remove some trading pairs from the platform as a result of evaluations made within the framework of risk control policies. OKX Delists a Range of Trading Pairs The stock exchange explained that the main purpose of this decision is to create a healthier digital asset ecosystem, optimize liquidity and provide users with a safer trading environment. According to a statement by OKX, between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM on September 8, 2025, the following trading pairs will be permanently delisted: WBTC/USDT, WBTC/BTC, WBTC/USDⓈ (USD, USDC), JST/USDT, JST/USDⓈ (USD, USDC), BTT/USDT, ERN/USDT, ERN/USDⓈ (USD,…

World Mobile just cleared a big milestone: more than two million people are now using its blockchain-powered network every day. At the same time, the project’s native token, World Mobile Token ($WMTX), is set to make its U.S. exchange debut on Kraken on September 4, the first U.S. listing for the asset. The growth hasn’t come from one place. World Mobile says adoption is rising across the U.S., Asia and Africa, backed by a physical footprint of more than 60,000 AirNode devices that connect communities directly to the World Mobile Chain. The chain runs as an EVM-compatible Layer 3 that…

The Arbitrum DAO on Wednesday unveiled “Season One” of its DeFi Renaissance Incentive Program (DRIP), which introduces a reward system for specific assets and activities across the Arbitrum ecosystem instead of focusing on individual decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols. Season One earmarks up to 24 million ARB tokens, worth nearly $12 million at current prices, to fuel growth in the Arbitrum ecosystem. ARB, the L2’s native token, is currently trading near $0.50, up 28% over the past month. It boasts a market capitalization of $2.6 billion, per CoinGecko data. This first season will focus on leveraged looping strategies for yield-bearing Ethereum…

A $48 Ethereum holding has turned into a fortune for its owner, who has held it for a decade. In recent hours, blockchain data tracer Whale Alert reported the activation of a dormant premine address after 10.1 years. The owner of the wallet invested $48 in the Ethereum ICO way back in 2015 and received 158 ETH, which is now worth $693,197, marking a 14,402 times increase or 1,444,060% gain. 💤 A dormant pre-mine address containing 158 #ETH (693,197 USD) has just been activated after 10.1 years (worth 48 USD in 2015)!https://t.co/t5u4hNaVpP — Whale Alert (@whale_alert) August 29, 2025 According…

Ukraine could recover at least $10 billion in stolen funds and lost tax revenue if it were to implement a more comprehensive cryptocurrency regulation framework, according to a report published by the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI). The UK-based defence and security think tank warned that without swift action, Ukraine risks further erosion of its finances and security. “Ukraine-specific risks are primarily connected with the over-the-counter (OTC) activities in the country, its role as a threat hub and the role of crypto in funding procurement of sanctioned components for the Russian military, money mules and others,” the report said. The…

The Chainlink Data Streams has been integrated on the Flex perpetual platform to power the trading of tokenized US equities market. Data Streams was recently unveiled to provide real-time streams for major US stocks and ETFs. Next-generation decentralized perpetual protocol with cross margins, Flex Perpetual, has become the latest to integrate Chainlink’s Data Streams for Real World Assets (RWAs). According to the news shared on X, Chainlink would significantly upgrade the user experience of Flex by ensuring that low-latency and highly accurate pricing data are delivered. That would not be all. Flex would leverage the Data Streams’ ability to power…

The Lido Ecosystem Foundation has rolled out its new GG Vault (GGV), a streamlined solution designed to give crypto users quick and easy access to diversified, high-yield DeFi strategies. GG Vault, which is now available via the new Earn tab, will automatically deploy user deposits across a basket of trusted DeFi protocols, helping investors earn yield without having to manage multiple positions themselves With the launch, users can deposit ETH, WETH, stETH, and wstETH, with GGV automatically allocating funds across DeFi protocols like Uniswap, Aave, Euler, Balancer, Gearbox, Fluid, and Morpho. The goal is to simplify what has traditionally been…