Author: NBTC

All things being equal, easier monetary policy tends to be good for risk assets — crypto surely among them. Bitcoin rallied to above $120,000 for the first time ever over the weekend as pressure on hawkish U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell to step down or be fired amped even higher. Coincidence? To review, Jerome Powell — who rushed through 75 basis points of rate cuts prior to the 2024 election — quickly switched to a more hawkish stance following Donald Trump’s election (though he did allow one more 25 basis point cut just after November), and it famously hasn’t…

While Bitcoin (BTC) and cryptocurrency usage and adoption continues to spread around the world, the latest move in this regard came from Hungary. However, a negative step came from Hungary. According to Forbes, Hungary has implemented one of the world’s most restrictive cryptocurrency laws as of July 1. With the strict new cryptocurrency laws coming into effect, cryptocurrency trading has become a crime for many citizens, with prison sentences introduced for unauthorized cryptocurrency transactions and services. Accordingly, it introduced prison sentences of up to 5 years for individuals and up to 8 years for service providers who engage in unauthorized…

Fidelity bought the 444.30 BTC, worth $48.7m, as part of a string of large crypto purchases this year. BlackRock and Goldman Sachs, among other institutional investors, are quickly accelerating Bitcoin exposure through ETFs and direct buys. Strong ETF inflows, low exchange deposits and record open interest support bullish sentiment for Bitcoin as it stays above $110,000. Fidelity Investments has expanded its Bitcoin exposure with the purchase of 444.30 BTC worth approximately $48.7 million, according to Whale Insider. The acquisition marks for an asset manager a series of high-value purchases in 2025 as institutions develop confidence in Bitcoin. JUST IN: Fidelity…

Shanghai’s state asset regulator held a closed-door meeting last week to study stablecoins and blockchain infrastructure, signaling potential pilots in city-run enterprises despite China’s nationwide crypto ban. Chaired by He Qing, Director of the Shanghai State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC), the meeting discussed how state-owned firms can use blockchain-based tech for cross-border trade, supply chain management, and asset digitization. There is a need for “greater sensitivity to emerging technologies and enhanced research into digital currencies,” Qing told attendees, per a summary posted to the regulator’s socials first cited by Reuters. While the session was framed as a routine political…

Virtuals Protocol launched ACP Public Beta to enable AI agents to collaborate and transact on-chain using open standards. Agent clusters like hedge funds and media houses show real use cases of autonomous AI coordination on blockchain. Virtuals Protocol officially released the Agent Commerce Protocol (ACP) to the Public Beta stage. This release was carried out in early July 2025 and is a strong signal that they are serious about building a bridge between artificial intelligence and blockchain-based financial systems. ACP is designed as an open protocol that allows AI agents—a kind of smart bot with specific functions—to interact, negotiate, and…

The national payment system HUMO has launched a new project to issue a digital token backed by government bonds of Uzbekistan. The token is issued by HUMO Digital, a subsidiary of the payment system, and aims to support the development of financial technology in the country. The HUMO token has been officially registered in the Unified Electronic Register of Crypto-Assets by the National Agency for Prospective Projects (NAPP). The Asterium crypto depository is responsible for monitoring the collateral and safekeeping of the government bonds that back the token. This backing is intended to reduce price volatility and ensure token stability.…

As user numbers decline and funding slows, the once-hyped web3 gaming sector appears to be approaching a potential crossroads. Blockchain gaming had a tough second quarter in 2025 as daily user activity dropped by 17%, and more than 300 gaming decentralized applications went inactive. To make things look worse: investments in crypto games fell to a two-year low. And yet, despite all that, traditional gaming giants like Sega, Ubisoft, and FIFA continued moving into web3. Analysts say that even though the market is in a downturn, the long-term potential is still relatively strong, and some developers and brands are quietly…

One of the strangest crypto–political money trails just got a name. What began as a mystery involving an unknown UAE-linked donor called “Aqua 1” has now taken a dramatic turn. Reports reveal connections to a collapsed market-making firm with a checkered history in Web3. Aqua 1 Unmasked: Web3port, a Banned MM Firm, Behind Trump’s Crypto Power Play Sources indicate “Aqua 1,” which previously claimed UAE registration and attempted to present itself as a Gulf-based investment outfit, is actually a rebranded shell used by the founders of Web3port. While the Trump-aligned World Liberty Financial vehicle was quick to trumpet its $100…

Blocksquare, a real estate tokenization platform, announced it has surpassed $200 million in real estate assets tokenized on-chain. The milestone reflects the company’s growing role in bridging traditional property markets with blockchain-based finance. The achievement comes as tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) see rapid growth, with total value locked (TVL) in the sector increasing 800% in 2025 to over $65 billion. Blocksquare’s infrastructure is now used in 29 countries to tokenize 66 properties, supporting a wide range of real estate projects. Blocksquare enables direct tokenization of real estate, allowing fractional ownership without triggering securities laws in many jurisdictions. This approach makes…

New data released today by market analyst LunarCrush listed top crypto assets attracting attention because of positive social sentiment, market performance, and community engagement. The data listed top-performing cryptocurrencies this week, illustrating their innovation within the market, with each project appealing to different user communities. TOP 10 COINS BY LUNARCRUSH GALAXY SCORE$MSTAR $NCT $DF $EPIC $VGX $DRV $BOND $RBC $OHM $BADGER pic.twitter.com/aXcDuwGzOx — PHOENIX – Crypto News & Analytics (@pnxgrp) July 5, 2025 Top 10 Most Popular Tokens Leading the Market Star AI (MSTAR) Currently, Star AI (MSTAR) is the most popular cryptocurrency, according to the data. High score, as…