Author: NBTC

Singapore is cracking down on crypto exchanges, while Hong Kong unveiled a new legal framework to encourage investment. Hong Kong may have an opportunity to attract crypto investment from across the region. China is also liquidating seized assets, potentially giving Hong Kong-based firms an opportunity to buy these products cheaply. Still, Singapore is continuing to issue some exchange licenses, and fears of capital flight may be overblown. Hong Kong and Singapore’s New Regulations Although Singapore has maintained an image as a crypto-friendly country, some recent regulations aimed at exchanges may be changing the equation. Its new, tougher guidelines took effect…

Threshold Network’s tBTC, an ERC-20 token backed 1-to-1 by bitcoin , debuted on Sui on Monday as Threshold looks to expand BTCFi in the Sui ecosystem.The collaboration enables users to deposit their BTC on Sui and mint tBTC, potentially adding over $500 million worth of bitcoin liquidity to the Sui network. It means users can deploy their BTC in the Sui-based DeFi to generate additional yield while seamlessly using tBTC across the ecosystem. “tBTC is expected to bring a massive amount of Bitcoin liquidity to Sui, creating a bridge that truly matters—not just for institutions but for everyday people who love Bitcoin,”…

After a sharp retreat from the $2,640 zone earlier this week, the Ethereum price today is consolidating near $2,523. The broader chart structure shows ETH is compressing within a symmetrical triangle, with key support near $2,480 and visible resistance at $2,560. Multiple indicators suggest the asset is preparing for its next directional move — but can bulls maintain their control? What’s Happening With Ethereum’s Price? ETHUSD price dynamics (Source: TradingView) On the 4-hour chart, Ethereum has rebounded from the $2,450 zone, reclaiming the mid-Bollinger Band and stabilizing just above the 100 EMA at $2,486. All four EMAs (20/50/100/200) are now…

The ongoing trade tensions between the US and the European Union have reached a new level. According to three sources familiar with the matter, the Washington administration has threatened Brussels with a 17% tariff on EU agricultural exports. This development has further increased tensions in the ongoing trade negotiations between the two sides. The latest warning from the US comes just before it launched a plan to impose 20% tariffs on all EU goods if the parties fail to reach a trade deal by July 9. President Donald Trump is demanding that Brussels grant regulatory exemptions to U.S. companies and…

For the first time ever, the total supply of USDT on TRON (TRC-20) surged past that on Ethereum (ERC-20). With $73.8 billion USDT minted on the Tron TRC-20 standard, compared to $71.9 billion on Ethereum’s ERC-20 standard, the long-awaited flip has finally occurred: a revolutionary transfer of stablecoin infrastructure. TRON $73.8B USDT Supply Overtakes Ethereum’s USDT Supply“For the first time ever, the total supply of USDT on TRON (TRC-20) surged past that on Ethereum (ERC-20), reaching $73.8B versus $71.9B.” – By @JA_Maartun pic.twitter.com/wuhj8HFPEb — CryptoQuant.com (@cryptoquant_com) May 12, 2025 Scalability and Efficiency Are Behind the Tron Tron’s dominance didn’t happen…

President Donald Trump signed the $3.3 trillion “One Big Beautiful Bill” into law on July 4 during a White House ceremony celebrating US Independence Day. The bill, passed narrowly by both chambers, brings sweeping tax cuts, deep spending changes, and the largest debt ceiling increase in US history—up by $5 trillion. What are the Crypto Implications of Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill? It permanently extends key Trump-era tax cuts, introduces new deductions for tips, overtime, and auto loan interest, and expands the SALT cap for middle-income families. At the same time, it imposes aggressive cuts to Medicaid, food assistance programs, and…

What if Uniswap’s model isn’t the endgame? Kuru Labs, backed by Paradigm’s latest investment, is testing that theory with an audacious plan to replace AMMs entirely with an on-chain orderbook. Success could redefine DeFi’s trading infrastructure. On July 7, Kuru Labs, the startup building a decentralized exchange on Ethereum-compatible Monad, announced an $11.6 million Series A funding round led by Paradigm. The raise, which follows a $2 million seed round last year, will fuel the development of what could be the first fully functional on-chain central limit orderbook for the EVM. The round included participation from notable angel investors like…

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin said the blockchain “has succeeded beyond anyone’s expectations” during his keynote at EthCC 2025 in Cannes. The event gathered developers, company leaders, and institutions in the Palais des Festivals—the same venue used for the Cannes Film Festival. The conference showed how far Ethereum institutional adoption has progressed. Firms like Robinhood, BlackRock, Deutsche Bank, Coinbase, and Kraken are now using Ethereum for trading, tokenization, and onchain finance tools. Buterin told that institutions prefer Ethereum not for speed, but because “it’s stable and dependable, because it doesn’t go down.” He added that long-term features like privacy and censorship…

Who doesn’t want its own stablecoin these days? Well, don’t count out the Russian war machine. Crypto is once again finding use cases in Russia, as state-owned weapons manufacturer Rostec now plans to launch its own stablecoin, dubbed RUBx, Russian state media reports. The digital token will be backed by rubles and available on Tron. News agency TASS first reported the news, quoting Alexander Nazarov, Rostec’s deputy general director, who claimed that the token will be backed one-to-one by rubles.  “Each RUBx is backed by real obligations in rubles,” Nazarov told TASS. “This is legally fixed.” The report added that…

Rumors have been spreading fast in the crypto space, claiming that Truth Social, the social media platform backed by Donald Trump, is preparing to launch a meme coin. After careful verification and review of original sources, we can confirm — these rumors are completely false. Where Did the Meme Coin Rumor Start? The speculation began when Ran Neuner, founder of Crypto Banter, posted on X that a Truth Social meme coin could be launching within 72 hours. He compared it to the already existing “TRUMP” meme coin on the Solana network, triggering widespread discussion about a potential Trump-led crypto push.…